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- Engraving, "These Are to Certifiy that Peter A. Sillcock Has Served as a Fireman," April 1829 - Firefighters took justifiable pride in their occupation. There was a spirit of camaraderie among the members of each fire department, and they found great satisfaction in working to be faster, stronger, and more efficient than their colleagues in other fire departments. This document from 1829 proudly certified the service of a firefighter in New York City.

- April 04, 1829
- Collections - Artifact
Engraving, "These Are to Certifiy that Peter A. Sillcock Has Served as a Fireman," April 1829
Firefighters took justifiable pride in their occupation. There was a spirit of camaraderie among the members of each fire department, and they found great satisfaction in working to be faster, stronger, and more efficient than their colleagues in other fire departments. This document from 1829 proudly certified the service of a firefighter in New York City.