Firefighting History & Traditions

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Comment by SMOKEnPipesJim on September 18, 2009 at 2:28am

Comment by Bill Deutsch on September 13, 2009 at 12:59pm

This picture shows an American Fire Engine Company "Cosmoplitan". This unit went into service in 1905 in Millersburg, KY. American was later bought by LaFrance. The Cosmopolitan is supposed to be the smalles engine to see service in a public fire department. Its remains were reaquired by American LaFrance in the mid 1950's and restored to working order. The engine is now located in ALF corporate HQ. There are more pictures in the Cosmopolitan album on my personal page here in FFN.
Bill Deutsch

Comment by Bill Deutsch on September 13, 2009 at 12:55pm

Comment by SMOKEnPipesJim on April 2, 2009 at 2:08pm

This is a 1935 Mack Tractor (new) attached to a Refurbed American La France 100' Tiller That had seen service drawn bya 2 wheeled Christie type tractor as well as Horses.. It was replaced BY a 1955 ALF Steel stick after who knows maybe 60 years with refurbs (?) One of the reasons Not many of them exist.. Cities Used them well into the 50's as reserves even later...

Comment by James M(Louie)Shutts on March 14, 2009 at 1:17am

scan0001.jpgthis is a picture a former member of our dept brought in and gave to the dept we still have this truck we use it for parades (it still pumps water)

Comment by Merritt Long on March 5, 2009 at 10:03pm

Ok folks I know I have not been around lately but please remember a few things. This is a forum for Fire /EMS related history. Please know that all otehrs will be deleted as soon as possible once they are discoverd. Thanks You for your participation.

Comment by SMOKEnPipesJim on March 5, 2009 at 5:01pm

A working fire downtown Bridgeport, Ct. around the late 1890's early1900's with 2 steamers shown operating

Comment by SMOKEnPipesJim on February 12, 2009 at 4:21pm

Welcome Genja, History of all kinds must be remembered, Is a teaching tool, and many of us are history enthusiasts. some are antique appliance enthusiasts, some mearly living in the past.. ha,ha. Like your photo of that older appliance as well as the rest of your photos,are interesting... Itsgood to know That firefighters all overalso have a sense of humor..(your videos)

Comment by Genja on February 12, 2009 at 11:21am

I have read your messages on a wall of group have been surprised, history of your fire protection:)

Comment by Steven L Schrader on February 6, 2009 at 12:58am

First Deaf Fire Patrol Chief from New Jersey (1921) Mr. Turner's responsiblities included taking other firefighters who were deaf on patrol in an assigned zone. (From the collection of Steven L Schrader) Author of Silent Alarm; On The Edge With A Deaf EMT'

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