The history of the Springfield Fire Department dates back to 1792 when the first hand pumper; Lion; was purchased. On January 24; 1794; a fire club with 50 members; all prominent citizens of the city; was organized. Fire districts were established in 1830 by an act passed by the Massachusetts legislature. By 1833; Springfield officially organized a fire department; and like the fire club; the new volunteer department consisted of prominent members of the community. The fire department changed from volunteer to paid in 1872. The volunteers then formed the Springfield Veteran Fireman�s Association. After 1872; the department made great strides; especially in the area of apparatus. In 1906; Springfield entered the motorized age with the introduction of a Knox squad truck; and by 1916; Springfield became the first fullymotorized fire department in the United States.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Seattle HistoryBy LindaWonderful pictures but not enough of old Greenwood. Seems like there was a lot of pictures about the same family. However. it is interesting and a must for history collector.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I really loved this bookBy Kelly M.I really loved this book. You could tell he truly loves this neighborhood and poured his heart and soul into the book. Well done!
