Trying to figure out just where our fire company stands in the order of oldest companies has been tricky. There isn't a single, comprehensive list of all fire fighting organizations and finding information on thousands of companies is harder than it sounds. Even if there were a list, there are many variables that would determine the criteria for order of placement, such as continuous service, all volunteer or career and department vs company.
The following list was created by searching websites, blogs and other media to to find beginning dates and histories. For our purpose two criteria have been applied to the companies - Currently in operation and date of first formation. This list is by no means complete or accurate but it is an interesting look at the early beginnings of the American Fire Service.
The narratives are composed from information taken directly from each website. Don't take our word for it, check out the websites yourself. There are a lot of interesting stories out there.
If you know of any, please provide suggestions for organizations to be added to the list.
If you know of any, please provide suggestions for organizations to be added to the list.
Incomplete List of Oldest Operating Firefighting Organizations
1658
Fire Department of the City of New York
New York N.Y.
Organized fire fighting began in New York in 1648 when the first Fire Ordinance was adopted by the Dutch Settlement of New Amsterdam. Fines levied for dirty chimneys provided funds for the maintenance of buckets, hooks and ladders. It also established a fire watch of eight Wardens and required that each male citizen stand his turn on watch. After the first Wardens were appointed, an organization known as the Prowlers was formed and furnished with buckets, hooks and ladders. Often called the rattle watch, they patrolled the streets on the lookout for fire from nine o'clock at night until dawn.
In 1658, bucket brigades were formed. It was not until 74 years later, in 1731, that fire brigades were put into service using two hand-drawn pumpers, designated as Engine Company 1 and Engine Company 2. All able bodied citizens were required to respond to alarms and perform duty under the supervision of the Aldermen. The General Assembly established the volunteer Fire Department of the City of New York, in December of 1737. Able, discreet and sober men were appointed as firemen to be ready for service by night and day and be diligent, industrious and vigilant.
Boston Fire Department
Boston, MA
Bostons first paid (call) municipal fire department was
organized on January 27th, 1678. Thomas Atkins was the first Fire Chief and the
department had one engine house. By 1715 they 6 engine companies. The present
Boston Fire Department was organized in 1837 making it the oldest continuously
operating fire department in the United States.
1736
Philadelphia Fire Department
Philadelphia, Pa.
The first organized volunteer firefighting service in the country
was launched on December 7, 1736, and served the community with unsung acts of
bravery for nearly 135 years until the City transitioned into a paid Fire Department.
1742
Lancaster City Bureau of Fire
Lancaster, Pa.
The Union Fire Company was founded in Lancaster, Pa. in
1742, and in 1968, was the oldest continuously-operating volunteer fire company
in the United States. Some early members included James Buchanan, later
President of the United States; George Ross, a signer of the Declaration of
Independence; Robert Fulton, builder of the first steam ship; and Supreme Court
Justice Jasper Yeates. After 1968, the Union Fire Company became the Lancaster
City Bureau of Fire, an all career fire department.
(The link is to a 1968
directory of the volunteer history.)
1750
The Bedford Fire Department
Bedford N.H.
The Bedford Fire Department was established in 1750
1752
Mount Holly Fire Department
Mount Holly, NJ
Originally formed on July 11, 1752 as “Britannia”; Mount
Holly lays claim to being the oldest continuously serving volunteer company in
the United States. Their original firehouse, built in 1752, sits next to the
current firehouse built in 1895.
Williamsburg Fire Department (not continuous)
Williamsburg Va.
Early records indicate that the first fire department in
Williamsburg, consisting entirely of a volunteer force, was created on or about
the year 1753. In 1768 the Virginia Gazette declared that "....only one
engine belongs to this metropolis, (Williamsburg) and we have no firemen, no
pumps (except one, which, though lately repaired, is out of repair)...". The
Williamsburg Council appointed four watchmen in 1772. These men were dedicated
to "have the care of the fire engines, and to be ready, in cases of
accidents by fire, to give their assistance towards extinguishing the
same"
1754
Providence Fire Department
Providence R.I.
In 1754, the volunteer fire service was established in
Providence. The Providence Fire Department became the second professional paid
organization in the country on March 1, 1854 (the Cincinnati FD was first in 1853).
1756
Portsmouth Fire Department
Portsmouth, NH
On September 13th, 1756, the Fire Companies in Portsmouth
were created. A “fire injin” had already been purchased in 1744, at the cost of
20 pounds sterling.
1759
Savannah Fire Department
Savannah Ga.
In 1759, fifteen townspeople organized and a hand engine was
purchased.
1763
Baltimore Fire Department
Baltimore Md.
The first volunteer Fire Company in Baltimore was formed in
1763 and soon renamed the “Mechanical Company”.
The “Mechanical Fire Company" later became Engine #4. In 1859 the
newly established Baltimore City Fire Department bought all the remaining
apparatus from the Mechanical Fire Company.
Official History of The Fire Department of The City Of Baltimore
by Forrest, Clarence H. Published 1898 (First Fire Company found on Page 8)
1764
Haddon Fire Co.
Haddonfield N.J.
On March 8th, 1764, 26 men and formed the Friendship Fire
Company of Haddonfield. Each Member was required to furnish two leathern fire
buckets and the Company supplied six ladders and fire hooks. Various fines for
not keeping the equipment in proper shape or not attending meetings were
instituted.
1764
New Brunswick Fire
Department
New Brunswick N.J.
The New Brunswick Fire Department was formally organized in
1764 when the first Bucket Company was put into service. Twelve years later,
two engines were purchased which became parts of the ‘Upper and Lower
Companies’.
1768
The Portland Fire Department
Portland Me.
The Portland Fire Department (PFD) was established in 1768,
1770
York City Pa. Department of
Fire/Rescue Services
York City Pa.
The York City Fire Department can trace its roots back to
December of 1770, when citizens first met to organize a fire brigade.
1773
Reading Fire Department
Reading Pa.
The Reading Fire Department was organized on March 17, 1773,
with the founding of the Rainbow Volunteer Fire Company. In 1968, the paid
apparatus drivers of the various volunteer fire companies became city
employees. Eventually the volunteer force dwindled as the paid force increased.
Although still officially considered a "combination" paid/volunteer
department, most of the force consists of full-time career firefighters.
1774
Alexandria Fire Department
City of Alexandria Va.
The Friendship Fire Company was established in 1774, as the
first volunteer fire company in Alexandria. Alexandria's first volunteer fire
company counts President George Washington among its earliest members. The
Friendship, Sun, Relief, Hydraulion and other local volunteer fire companies served
the community faithfully.
1775
Darby Fire Co.1
Darby, Pa.
The Darby Fire Company #1 is the oldest volunteer Fire
Company in Delaware County Pa. and was formed on January 27, 1775 after a
tragic fire.
1778
Princeton Fire Department
Princeton NJ
On February 11th, 1778, a fire company was organized in the
town of Princeton New Jersey.
1780
Friendship Fire Company
Chambersburg Pa.
The United Fire Company of Chambersburg Pa. was organized on
March 31, 1780. In 1838 the company was re-incorporated as the Friendship Fire
Company.
1784
Charleston Fire Department
Charleston S.C.
In 1784, the Hand in Hand Fire Company was organized. In
1801, the first hand engine company was formed, named the Charleston Fire
Company of Axemen. Other volunteer fire companies followed and organized in the
decades before the Civil War. In 1881, there were 17 fire companies and nearly
1,110 volunteers. That year, a paid fire department was organized. On January
1, 1882, the Charleston Fire Department was placed in service utilizing the
equipment and facilities of the volunteer companies.
1785
Winston Salem Fire Dept.
Winston Salem, N.C.
On May 25, 1785, the fire engine was put into service and on
June 16, 1785, Brother Stotz was named Fire Master, and August as second. These
early acts organized the first fire company in the town of Salem and the state.
On July 12, 1843, the "Salem Vigilant Fire Company" was incorporated
with the State of North Carolina, making it one of the first Fire Companies to
Incorporate with the State, only second to Raleigh (1819). In 1913; after 128
years of service, the cities of Winston and Salem joined efforts to become what
is now known as the "Winston-Salem Fire Department."
1788
Norfolk Fire Department
Norfolk Va.
Norfolk Virginia's first organized volunteer fire fighting
company was established in 1788. By 1827 there were 3 volunteer fire companies
in the city. 1871 - The volunteer fire fighting system was abolished and the
Norfolk Fire Department was established by the City of Norfolk. It was the
third fully paid fire department to be formed in the United States.
1789
Union Fire Company (Not Continuous)
Carlisle Pa
The Union Fire Company was formally organized on April 6,
1789, following a devastating fire that destroyed several houses. The company
became inactive by 1807 and languished until it was re-organized in 1819.
1789
Hartford Fire Department
Hartford Ct.
The first mention of a Fire Department is in 1789 (the
Hartford Courant Sunday February 18, 1962).
July 19,1790, firemen where to be paid one shilling and six pence per
day, not exceeding eight days in the year which was repealed April 21, 1795.
1789
The Charlie Rouss Fire
Company
Winchester Va.
The history of the Rouss Fire Company of Winchester involves
the history of three seperate companies. First was the Union Fire Company,
which later became the Charley Rouss Fire Company; the Rouss Hook and Ladder
Company; and finally the Charley Rouss Fire Company, Inc. which was the
combined organization of these two former groups. The exact date of the organization of the
Union Fire Company is unknown, but it has been definitely established that the
company existed prior to May 20, 1789.
1790
Staunton Fire Department
Staunton Va.
The Staunton Fire Department was organized in 1790. In 1880,
a paid Fire Department was instituted and members were paid $40.00 annually.
1793
Worcester Fire Dept.
Worcester Ma.
The Worcester Fire Society was founded in 1793. By 1828 Worcester had four engine companies
comprised of volunteers.
1794
Springfield Fire Dept.
Springfield Ma.
During the 17th century, Springfield was burned to the
ground by enemy action during the King Phillip's War. On January 17, 1794, the citizens
formed a "fire club" agreeing to preserve the lives and property of
each other from destruction by fire, and thus the Springfield Fire department
was born.
1794
Hudson Fire Department
City of Hudson N.Y.
Organized March 19th, 1794, by an Act of the State of
New-York, it is the oldest active all volunteer fire dept. in New York State.
1795
Endeavor Fire Company #1 (not continuous)
Burlington NJ
The Endeavor Fire Company #1, of, was organized in 1795. It
is believed to be New Jersey’s oldest fire company operating with the same name.
In 1940 the fire company became the Endeavor Emergency Squad; only providing EMS,
Heavy Rescue, and Underwater Search and Rescue services
1796
Lexington Fire Department
Lexington VA
The Lexington Fire Department was organized in 1796
1797
Easton Fire Department
Easton Pa.
On February 14, 1797, the Humane Fire Company was organized
becoming Easton's first fire company. Other volunteer fire companies continued
to organize late into the nineteenth century. On November 1, 1879, the new
full-time paid Easton Fire Department took over the responsibility of fire
protection and all of the other volunteer companies were disbanded.
1797
East Greenwich Fire District
Providence R.I.
According to a history of the district posted on the East
Greenwich Fire District’s website plus other published reports, 35 local
residents petitioned the General Assembly in 1797 to create a fire district to
“prevent the calamities consequent upon the breaking out of fire.” In 2004, the
East Greenwich Fire District became a 100 percent career fire department.
1798
Troy Fire Department
Troy, N.Y.
In early 1798, Troy incorporated into a Village and
purchased a Newsham style hand engine. A second engine company, Neptune Engine
No. 2 was organized in 1803. In 1812 a third engine company, the Washington Volunteers,
purchased an engine. By 1860, the city was averaging about 75 fires per year,
and suffering a great deal of drunkenness and fighting among the volunteer
companies. On January 23, 1922, by act of the City Council, all remaining
volunteer companies were disbanded; the TFD was now a fully paid department.
1798
Georgetown City Fire
Department
Georgetown S.C.
The Georgetown City Fire Department was organized in 1798.
1798
Fire Department of Louisville
Louisville, KY.
In 1798, the Kentucky Legislature granted townspeople the right to form their own fire companies, which they quickly organized. Five companies were originally formed, each consisting of forty men. The number of units would eventually grow to eleven, before the disbanding of volunteer units in 1858. On the evening of May 27, 1858, the General Council organized the Steam Engine Fire Department of Louisville.
1799
West Chester Fire Company
West Chester Pa.
The Company was officially instituted on August 6th, 1799,
and continues to operate as a volunteer fire company to this day.
1799
Augusta Fire Department
Augusta Me.
The earliest reference to fire protection as an officially
funded part of the city dates back to 1799. The minutes from the annual meeting
note the first company of fireman were appointed by the selectmen.
1802
Carlisle Fire Company
Town of Milford, De.
In the spring of 1802, the Delaware Legislature granted a
charter to the People of the Town of Milford authorizing the operation of a
volunteer fire fighting organization. The first water mains and fire plugs were
installed in Milford in 1892 and the fire company was equipped with a
hand-drawn hook and ladder truck.
1802
Warren Volunteer Fire
Department
Warren, R.I.
The Warren Volunteer Fire Department was established on June
7, 1802.
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1802
1803
1802
Cincinnati Fire Department
Cincinnati, Oh.
In 1802, Cincinnati received its village charter, and on
July 7, of that year, the select Council passed an ordinance establishing a
fire organization. In 1808, the "Union
Fire Company" was formed and later that year, the Cincinnati Fire Bucket
Company was organized. Volunteer Fire Companies continued to serve the city
until April 1, 1853, when Cincinnati, established the first professional and
fully paid fire department in the United States.
1803
Wethersfield Volunteer Fire
Department
Wethersfield Ct.
The Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department was chartered by
the Connecticut Legislature on May 12, 1803, making it the first formally
chartered fire department in Connecticut.
1803
Leesburg Volunteer Fire
Company
Leesburg Va.
The Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company was incorporated on
November 16, 1803. See the rest of this blog or buy the book for details.
1804
Bedford Fire Department
Bedford, PA
The Bedford Fire Department was established on January 1st, 1804.
1804
Washington D.C. Fire
Department
Washington D.C.
Before the formation of the D.C. Fire Department the area
now known as Washington, D.C. was protected by different volunteer companies in
two separate towns, the City of Washington and Georgetown, D.C. (originally
Georgetown, Maryland) On September 8, 1804 the Union Fire Company organized.
This company disbanded after short service but was reorganized in 1814. On September
24, 1804 the "Columbia" organized. On May 19, 1864, the volunteer
department was disbanded and replaced with a Paid Steam Fire Department known
as the Washington City Fire Department. On September 23, 1871 the Corporation
of Georgetown was succeeded by the new form of government for the District of
Columbia. The City of Washington Fire Department and the Georgetown Fire
Company No. 1 were merged with the Georgetown Company becoming DCFD Engine Co. 5.
September 23, 1871 the department became fully paid and the name changed to the
District of Columbia Fire Department.
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1806
Gettysburg Fire Department
Gettysburg Pa.
The Gettysburg Fire Department, located in Adams County
Pennsylvania, began as a bucket brigade in 1806.
1808
Easton Volunteer Fire
Company
Easton Md.
The Easton VFD was founded on April 20, 1808, making it the
oldest civic organization on the eastern shore of Maryland.
1808
Keene Fire Department
Keene N.H.
On March 22, 1808, a group of 42 prominent citizens were the
original members of the fire society, first called Subscribers for an Engine.
On June 13, 1808, this society incorporated as the Keene Engine Company. The
first meeting was held on February 6, 1809.
1809
Waterville Fire Department
Waterville Me.
In 1809, the Waterville Fire Department was established.
1810
Montgomery Fire Department
The Village of Montgomery, N.Y.
On March 6th, 1810, the first fire wardens were appointed
and a bucket brigade was organized.
1810
Brunswick Fire Department
Brunswick Me.
In the year 1810, the Washington Fire Club was established
in the Town of Brunswick. In 1826, the Brunswick Fire Department was organized.
In later years, the Kennebec and the Washington Hose Companies were organized,
staffed by two groups of about 40 volunteers.
1818
Independent Hose Company
Frederick Md.
Originally named the Frederick Hose Company, it was
officially organized in 1818 and the name changed to the Independent Hose
Company. At this time the color green and the number 1 were adopted which are
still in use today. The Independent Hose Company is Frederick County Maryland's
Fire & Rescue Station #1 and the state’s oldest volunteer Fire Company in
continuous operation.
1818
New Mills Fire Company
Pemberton Borough N.J.
Pemberton Borough was originally settled in 1678, as Hampton
Hanover and changed to New Mills in 1752. On December 1, 1818, the citizens of
the village formed an association known as the New Mills Fire Co.
1819
Raleigh Fire Department
Raleigh N.C.
In March 1819, the local citizens organized Raleigh's first
volunteer fire company.
1819
City of Charleston Fire
Department
Charleston S.C.
Earliest records of a volunteer fire department in
Charleston SC appear in the minutes of the Board of Firemasters dated October
18, 1819.
1819
Hummelstown Volunteer Fire
Company
Hummelstown Pa.
Hummelstown's fire protection can be traced back to the year
1819.
1819
Mobile Fire-Rescue
Department
Mobile Al.
1819 – The Creole Steam Fire Company No. 1 is believed to be
the first Volunteer Fire Company followed closely by Neptune Engine Fire
Company No. 2. The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department became a paid professional
Fire Department September 1, 1888.
1822
Skaneateles Fire Department
Skaneateles N.Y.
The Skaneateles Fire Department was started in 1822, with
the formation of "Torrent Engine Company #1."
1829
Fishkill Fire Department
Fishkill N.Y.
On March 30, 1829 the Assembly of the State of New York
unanimously passed legislation authorizing the incorporation of a fire company
in Fishkill. The legislation went on to unanimously pass the New York State
Senate and on April 22, 1829, Governor E. T. Throop signed the legislation into
law.
1829
New Orleans Fire Department
New Orleans La.
In April 1829, a group of men formed the Firemen's
Charitable Association (FCA). The first paid fire-fighting force, the New
Orleans Fire Department, came into existence on December 15, 1891.
1830
Waterloo Volunteer Fire
Department
Waterloo N.Y.
Waterloo Volunteer Fire Department was incorporated by an
act of the New York State Legislature in 1830. In 1921, the separate companies
were re-organized into the Waterloo Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
1830
Elmira Fire Department
Elmira N.Y.
In 1830 Fire Wardens were appointed along with twenty-three
fireman which constituted the fire company of the Village.
1831
Brattleboro Fire Department
Brattleboro Vt.
The first fire protection for Brattleboro is believed to
have been formed in 1831.
1832
Chicago Fire Department
Chicago Ill.
In 1831 Chicago was little more than a frontier town with
roughly six frame buildings and about one hundred fifty inhabitants. The first
fire company was formed in 1832 called the “Washington Volunteers.” The first
Chicago ordnance passed in November, 1833 stove pipe protection. In September
1834 Chicago was divided up into four wards with a Fire Warden assigned to
each.
The Great Chicago Fire began around 9 pm on Sunday, October
8, 1871 and burned for two days until a rain put it out. It would be another
two days before the area cooled enough to go in and assess the damage. The “Burnt
District” was four miles long, a quarter of a mile wide and covered more than
two thousand acres.
For a very informative history of the Department please
visit metrochicagofire.com/history.htm
1832
Union Fire Company #1
Hamburg Pa.
The Union Fire Company #1 of Hamburg Pa. was organized on
October 6, 1832.
1833
Proctorsville Volunteer Fire
Department
Proctorsville Vt.
The Proctorville Vol Fire Dept was established in 1833.
1833
Alexander Fire Department
Alexander N.Y.
In 1833, the settlement of Alexander organized a "Fire
Brigade" with 12 members.
1833
Essex Fire Engine Company
Number 1
Village of Essex N.Y.
Essex Fire Engine Company Number 1 was formed by state
charter on June 22, 1833. The charter called for a volunteer company of up to
30 members.
1834
Fire Department of the City
of Binghamton
Binghamton N.Y.
In May 3, 1834, a legislative act authorized the Trustees of
the Village of Binghamton to establish and organize fire and hook and ladder
companies of not more than sixteen members each. The Village of Binghamton was incorporated to
City status by the State Legislature in 1867 and the Fire Department became the
Fire Department of the City of Binghamton on April 23, 1869.
1834
Biddeford, Maine Fire Department
Biddeford, Maine
The Biddeford, Maine Fire Dept. the Biddeford, Maine Fire
Dept. started in 1834 when a group of citizens from the towns of Biddeford
& Saco wanted to provide some type of organizational structure for fighting
fires in the town. Thus came into existence the Mutual Fire Society for the
Extinguishment of fires.
1835
Elmira Fire Department
Elmira N.Y.
In 1834 the inhabitants of Elmira voted to spend $400 in tax
money on a fire pumper and other equipment.
Elmira's first fire pumper, called "Old Gooseneck", was
delivered in 1835 for the price of $250.
This led to the organization of The Torrent Hose and Engine Co. No.1, a
volunteer fire company made up of twenty of Elmira's most prominent men.
Bristol Volunteer Fire Department
Bristol R. I.
The Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company No. 1 was first organized on May 11, 1836 during a town meeting. The company was formally organized on July 22, 1843.
1836
Woonsocket Fire Department
Woonsocket R.I.
In 1835, the village of Woonsocket had the "Great
Fire" at Canal Square. It swept away, unhampered, the post office and
several mills, stirring the populace into serious thoughts of future fire
protection. An organized Fire Department and Hook and Ladder company might have
saved much property. A Charter was granted and on September 29, 1836 a meeting
of the citizens was called at Whitcomb's Hotel. The Charter was accepted,
bylaws adopted and officers appointed. With this the Fire Corporation of the
Village of Woonsocket was formed.
1836
Plymouth Fire Department
Plymouth, Massachusetts
1838
Houston Fire Department
Houston TX
By 1837 there were so many people in the little town of
Houston TX that fires had become more frequent, log houses were replacing the
tents, and the original plat of Houston embraced 62 blocks. By the close of
1837 there were over 1,000 people within the little town. Augustus Allen
organized a bucket brigade, named it "Protection #1" and applied for
a charter in 1838. Protection #1's motto was "Simper Fidelis".
1839
Annapolis Fire Department (Not
Continuous)
Annapolis MD
The first organized volunteer fire department in Annapolis
was formed on February 25, 1839 when the Maryland General Assembly authorized
the formation of the Independent Fire Company which operated until it was
disbanded (1861-1865) during the Civil War. The Company was reformed in 1884 as
the Independent Fire Company #2. The second fire company, Rescue Hose Company
#1 organized in 1879 and the third, Water Witch Hook & Ladder Company was formed
in 1885.
1839
Manchester Fire Department
Manchester N.H.
The Manchester Fire Department was established in 1839
1839
Lafayette Fire Department
Lafayette IN
On December 30, 1839, the first volunteer fire company was
formed in Lafayette IN and it was called Wabash Fire Company. The first engine
house was believed to be on the Court House Square. This company would
eventually become the Columbia Street engine house when the department became
paid.
1841
Herkimer Fire Department
Herkimer NY
On June 1st, 1841 the Herkimer Fire Department was formed.
1841
Madison Volunteer Fire
Company
Madison IL
Fairplay Fire Company #1 (The oldest fire company in
Indiana.) was organized on Sept. 15, 1841
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1844
Goodwill Fire Company
Port Deposit, MD
In 1844, the Goodwill Fire Company of Port Deposit, MD was
founded as the first Fire Company in Cecil County. The fire company name was
changed years later after a used, horse drawn steam fire engine was purchased
from the Water Witch Fire Company of Wilmington, DE. At that time in history it
was cheaper for the fire company to change their name rather than change the
gold metal lettering on the side of the steam engine. In 1880, the Water Witch
Fire Company of Port Deposit, MD was incorporated.
1845
City of New Bern Fire-Rescue
New Bern N.C.
The City of New Bern Fire-Rescue, as it is known today, was originally
comprised of three companies: 1) the Atlantic Fire & Hook & Ladder
Company, 2) the New Bern Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1, and 3) the New Bern
Fire Company No. 1. The first chartered fire-fighting organization was the
Atlantic Fire & Hook & Ladder Company formed on May 14, 1845; however,
this company became inactive due to the members volunteering for military
service at the break of the War Between the States. During the occupation of
New Bern, the New Bern Fire and Steam Engine Company, No. 1 was organized on
January 1, 1865 by Union soldiers, who later remained after the war.
1845
Stroudsburg Fire Department
Stroudsburg Pa.
The first fire company of Stroudsburg Pa. was organized in
1845. They bought the old hand engine of the Humane Fire Company, of Easton,
Pa., and took the name of Humane Fire Company, No. 1. In 1866 another fire
company was organized and they bought the used hand engine of the Phoenix Fire
Company, also of Easton, Pa. This Company took the name of Phoenix, No. 2, and
has been in continuous service from that time.
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Hose Company No. 4 Inc. Harrisonburg, Va. 1890.
Fayetteville NC fire dept was founded in 1791 I believe
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