The Hartford area has a rich history of firefighting, beginning with the bucket brigades of early colonial history. As devastating blazes razed many key buildings and entire neighborhoods, these small teams developed into large volunteer groups. The city finally realized that paid fire departments were needed, and the modern firefighting world bloomed with technological advances in equipment and procedures. The evolution of these brave firefighting groups is richly chronicled in Greater Hartford Firefighting.
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Through the efforts of many people and organizations, this history has continued to survive with historic images, written histories, and the preservation of historic firefighting pieces. Bert Johanson, president of the Connecticut Fire Museum, directed this project and is passionate about preserving this information for future generations. Thomas E. Holcombe and Nancy Johanson, members of the Connecticut Fire Museum, also played a major role. Images were primarily culled from the museum and the East Hartford Fire Department.
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East Hartford, Hartford Fire Department, Main Street, Connecticut Fire Museum, Courtesy of the East, West Hartford, Courtesy of Mike Gorman, Pearl Street, Courtesy of the Rudy Desroches Collection, East Side Fire District, United States, Courtesy of the Alarm Room News, Blue Hills Avenue, Prospect Avenue, Sisson Avenue, Center Hose Company, New Britain Avenue, New Haven Railroad, World War, Fountain Hose Company, Market Street, Park Avenue, Quaker Hose Company, Albany Avenue, Bond Street New!
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East Hartford, Hartford Fire Department, Main Street, Connecticut Fire Museum, Courtesy of the East, West Hartford, Courtesy of Mike Gorman, Pearl Street, Courtesy of the Rudy Desroches Collection, East Side Fire District, United States, Courtesy of the Alarm Room News, Blue Hills Avenue, Prospect Avenue, Sisson Avenue, Center Hose Company, New Britain Avenue, New Haven Railroad, World War, Fountain Hose Company, Market Street, Park Avenue, Quaker Hose Company, Albany Avenue, Bond Street New!
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