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Springfield Firefighting (MA) (Images of America)

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The history of the Springfield Fire Department dates back to 1792 when the primary hand pumper, Lion, was once purchased. On January 24, 1794, a fire club with 50 members, all prominent citizens of town, was once 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 hearth club, the brand new volunteer department consisted of prominent members of the community. The hearth department changed from volunteer to paid in 1872. The volunteers then formed the Springfield Veteran Fireman’s Association. After 1872, the dept made great strides, especially within the area of kit. In 1906, Springfield entered the motorized age with the introduction of a Knox squad truck, and by 1916, Springfield was the primary fullymotorized fire department in america.

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