The story of firefighting in Frederick, Maryland, is a complex tale of heroism, sacrifice, and duty that dates back to 1818. This volume describes the vital role the fire department has played in defending the city for close to two centuries. Highlighted in this work are the Independent Hose Company, Junior Fire Company, United Steam Fire Engine Company, Citizen's Truck Company, Fort Detrick Fire Department, key fires, emergency medical services, and major disasters throughout the region.
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Authors of Images of America: Firefighting in Frederick Clarence "Chip" Jewell and Warren W. Jenkins are active in the Frederick community. Mr. Jewell, elected to Maryland State Fireman's Hall of Fame in 1995, serves as the director of Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services for Frederick County. Mr. Jenkins is a firefighting and railroad enthusiast who is involved with several Maryland historical societies.
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Here is a booklet that captures a piece of Americana from a Fire Department aspect. It documents that many towns and small cities needed a dedicated force of solid individuals to protect their communities and standard of living. All of this is becoming forgotten today as people assume that someone will always volunteer and be there to save their behinds.
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The Independent Hose Company No. 1 has been in continuous operation since 1818, making it the oldest fire company in the state of Maryland and one of the oldest in the country. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Courtesy Warren Jenkins, Independent Hose Company, Citizens Truck Company, Courtesy Sgt, Thomas Lawson, Richard Hahn, United Fire Company, Junior Fire Company, Fort Detrick, Maryland State Firemen's Association, Collection of Charles, North Market Street, James Marrone, Lily of the Swamp, Bartgis Storm, City Opera House, Courtesy Chip Jewell, Culler Lake, Frederick County, New York, Swamp Hall New!
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The Independent Hose Company No. 1 has been in continuous operation since 1818, making it the oldest fire company in the state of Maryland and one of the oldest in the country. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
steam pumper, fire company, ladder truck Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Courtesy Warren Jenkins, Independent Hose Company, Citizens Truck Company, Courtesy Sgt, Thomas Lawson, Richard Hahn, United Fire Company, Junior Fire Company, Fort Detrick, Maryland State Firemen's Association, Collection of Charles, North Market Street, James Marrone, Lily of the Swamp, Bartgis Storm, City Opera House, Courtesy Chip Jewell, Culler Lake, Frederick County, New York, Swamp Hall New!
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- The Seventh Day (General Jewish Interest) by Deborah Cohen on page 52
- Mountain City by Gregory Martin on page 92
- Standing by by Terry Miller on page 64
- Firefighting in Frederick County (MD) (Images of America) by Clarence "Chip" Jewell in Front Matter
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