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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 & Rescueas the department is now knownhas valiantly protected lives and property in Portland for more than a century and a half.

Book details

• Full title: Portland Fire & Rescue
• Author: Brian K. Johnson, Don Porth
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 127
• EAN: 9780738548838
• ISBN: 0738548839
• ID: 11468056
• Publisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)
• Weight: 318 g
• Dimensions: 233 × 167 × 9 mm
• Date of publishing: May 2007

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