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    Where was the first fire department in the United States and what was their nickname?

    Question #14088. Asked by caveman. (Oct 08 01 11:30 PM)


    gtho4

    		1679 Boston ... paid fire department
    1736 Philadelphia ... volunteer fire department (Benjamin Franklin)

    there's not much around on their nickname - you could start with these links:
    www.fieldtrip.com/pa/59231438.htm
    http://library.thinkquest.org/22254/inventions.htm?tqskip=1
    www.wirthles.com/fire03.html
    www.ertrescue.com/articles/mutualaid.html

    Oct 09 01, 2:39 AM

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