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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.
- 1894
- Collections - Artifact
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.
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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.