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- Postcard, "Chief's Auto, Waterbury Fire Dept.," 1912 - Fire departments, eager to eliminate the costs and complications of horses, were quick to adopt motor vehicles. In addition to motorized pumpers and trucks, many departments purchased automobiles for use by fire chiefs. With a car, a fire chief and staff could travel swiftly to the scene of a fire.
- February 28, 1912
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Postcard, "Chief's Auto, Waterbury Fire Dept.," 1912
Fire departments, eager to eliminate the costs and complications of horses, were quick to adopt motor vehicles. In addition to motorized pumpers and trucks, many departments purchased automobiles for use by fire chiefs. With a car, a fire chief and staff could travel swiftly to the scene of a fire.
- Sheet Music, "New York Fireman's March," 1894 - The firefighter became -- and remains -- a heroic symbol of bravery and devotion to duty. Firefighters were celebrated in books, on stage, and in song. The "New York Fireman's March" was written by Mark M. Doob in 1894. Hugh Bonner, the sixth New York City Fire Commissioner, is pictured on the cover of the sheet music.
- 1894
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Sheet Music, "New York Fireman's March," 1894
The firefighter became -- and remains -- a heroic symbol of bravery and devotion to duty. Firefighters were celebrated in books, on stage, and in song. The "New York Fireman's March" was written by Mark M. Doob in 1894. Hugh Bonner, the sixth New York City Fire Commissioner, is pictured on the cover of the sheet music.
- Advertisement for Olds Motor Works, "District Chief Gaylord of the Boston Fire Department on Duty in His Oldsmobile," 1906 - Carmakers sought customers beyond private owners. They saw lucrative potential in motorizing police departments, fire departments, and other municipal agencies. This 1906 advertisement from Oldsmobile promotes the car's use by the Boston Fire Department. There is an implied message too: If the Oldsmobile can handle rugged fire service, think how well it can serve your everyday needs.
- April 26, 1906
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Advertisement for Olds Motor Works, "District Chief Gaylord of the Boston Fire Department on Duty in His Oldsmobile," 1906
Carmakers sought customers beyond private owners. They saw lucrative potential in motorizing police departments, fire departments, and other municipal agencies. This 1906 advertisement from Oldsmobile promotes the car's use by the Boston Fire Department. There is an implied message too: If the Oldsmobile can handle rugged fire service, think how well it can serve your everyday needs.
- Fire Chief James Hill with Fire Trumpet, Oakland, California, circa 1895 - James Hill was the Oakland, California, fire chief in the late 1800s. The city council appointed him to this post in 1878 and he served as the city's first professional fire chief. Hill posed for this photograph with an inscribed presentation fire trumpet -- perhaps a gift for his service. Fire chiefs used less ornate trumpets to call out directions during fire emergencies.
- 1878-1882
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Fire Chief James Hill with Fire Trumpet, Oakland, California, circa 1895
James Hill was the Oakland, California, fire chief in the late 1800s. The city council appointed him to this post in 1878 and he served as the city's first professional fire chief. Hill posed for this photograph with an inscribed presentation fire trumpet -- perhaps a gift for his service. Fire chiefs used less ornate trumpets to call out directions during fire emergencies.