In 1829, the Humane Hose Company and the Schuylkill Hydraulians Engine Company organized in the booming town of Pottsville, a mining center in Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region. Fire protection was urgently needed for this growing community. New fire companies such as the Good Intent, the Rough and Ready, and the Good Will formed, as well as junior fire companies, including the Rangers and the Young America. In a patriotic response to President Lincoln’s call to arms, two Pottsville fire companies disbanded, committing themselves to the Union; they became members of the legendary “First Defenders” of the Civil War. The twentieth century brought new challenges of motorization, dieselization, and ever-stricter training standards. Pottsville Firefighting celebrates one hundred seventy-five years of firefighting in Pottsville.
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Pottsville authors Michael R. Glore and Michael J. Kitsock combined their love of the volunteer fire service and their years of firefighting experience to narrate this fascinating account. Drawing on a wealth of fire department archives, they explore one of the nation’s largest all-volunteer fire departments.
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Well-researched and chock full o' images,
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This book was obviously well planned and researched. Starting off in 1829 with the evolution of the fire deparment, it takes the reader on a fascinating journey through 175 years of firefighting history. The images presented are full of history and many times it would feel as though the reader was transplanted back in time while reading.For anyone who has an interest in rich fire service history or the Anthracite region, this book is a 'must have'. So many times history is lost and not captured for future generations to read and learn about. This book will certainly ensure that future generations who wish to learn about firefighting in Pottsville, PA will be able to do just that! This book is not a novel, but does offer some paragraphs at the beginning of each chapter to set the reader up. Additionally, there are captions under each picture which are very descriptive in nature. From the box number to the time and address of alarm, as much detail that can be provided, is.
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My Great Grandfather was one of the first fire fighters in Pottsville. I guess I was hoping there might be pictures and his name somewhere in it. It still was a great book. I enjoy every book I've gotten in this series
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In 1829, prominent citizens of Pottsville conducted meetings in the school building on Centre Street to organize fire protection for their rapidly developing community. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
apparatus purchases, wooden aerial ladder, custom pumper, ladder pipe, booster line, aerial ladder truck, hose carriage, ground ladder, fire company, hose lines, fire apparatus, fire alarm system Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Good Intent, West End, Historical Society of Schuylkill County, Norwegian Street, Pottsville Fire Department, North Second Street, West Market Street, American Hose Company, Mahantongo Street, Greenwood Hill, Pottsville Showcase, North Centre Street, Palo Alto, South Centre Street, Fairview Street, Minersville Street, Yorkville Hose, Fire Chief George Smith, Maxim Quad, Melody Bar, Schuylkill County Historical Society, World War, Fire Chief Andrew Hoke, Peacock Street, West Arch Street New!
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In 1829, prominent citizens of Pottsville conducted meetings in the school building on Centre Street to organize fire protection for their rapidly developing community. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
apparatus purchases, wooden aerial ladder, custom pumper, ladder pipe, booster line, aerial ladder truck, hose carriage, ground ladder, fire company, hose lines, fire apparatus, fire alarm system Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Good Intent, West End, Historical Society of Schuylkill County, Norwegian Street, Pottsville Fire Department, North Second Street, West Market Street, American Hose Company, Mahantongo Street, Greenwood Hill, Pottsville Showcase, North Centre Street, Palo Alto, South Centre Street, Fairview Street, Minersville Street, Yorkville Hose, Fire Chief George Smith, Maxim Quad, Melody Bar, Schuylkill County Historical Society, World War, Fire Chief Andrew Hoke, Peacock Street, West Arch Street New!
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