Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Portland Fire & Rescue
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9781531630263
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Portland Fire & Rescue
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Firefighting in Portland boasts many proud traditions and a long and storied history. In 1851, Col. Thomas Dryer, editor of the Oregonian newspaper, decided that it was in the best interest of the city to establish a firefighting force, and with that, he founded the Pioneer Fire Engine Company No. 1. Little better than a bucket brigade, this volunteer force of 37 men wearing red shirts started operations with just a single hand pump. From these humble beginnings, the organization grew to keep pace with a burgeoning city. From the great fire of 1873 and the colorful era of horse-drawn apparatus to technological innovations and community involvement, Portland Fire & Rescue--as the department is now known--has valiantly protected lives and property in Portland for more than a century and a half.
| Author: Brian K. Johnson |
| Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions |
| Publication Date: May 16, 2007 |
| Number of Pages: 130 pages |
| Binding: Hardback or Cased Book |
| ISBN-10: 153163026X |
| ISBN-13: 9781531630263 |
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