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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'

Comment by SMOKEnPipesJim on February 5, 2009 at 6:59pm

Gotta love this..

Comment by SMOKEnPipesJim on February 5, 2009 at 6:19pm

Mystic, Ct. HOOK & Ladder Co.No.1

Truck house circa 1890 Note The upper lantern on the hand drawn truck is the centerpiece of the company trophy Cabinet as are a couple of the brass spitoons (buffed up) and some period Silver loving cups from Victorian era social , muster and parade events etc.

Comment by SMOKEnPipesJim on February 5, 2009 at 6:00pm

Mystic Connecticut Hook & Ladder Co. No.1
The truck ifo quarters circa 1890

The orginal building was expanded after the turn of the century, eventually housed a Motorized city service Truck and triple combination ALF pumper during the 20's 30's and 40's, and Later a 55 ALF 65' quint and B model mack pump (both open cabs) the firehouse was replaced in 1967 in a differant location, This site became a water pumping station. The old station when it was expanded was built On pilings over the river ...
(yikes!)

Comment by peter laurimore on January 16, 2009 at 12:49pm

My great grand father Roy B. Cline took this pic. about 1900 in Union City Michigan, this was pulled from a glass neg.

Comment by James M(Louie)Shutts on January 6, 2009 at 12:24am

I'm very proud of my depts 1891 ahrens steam fire engine

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