Fire Service History
The fire service has been around for over 2,000 years and there are fire departments all over the world. Regardless of the location of any fire station every firefighter shares the same roots. The fire service first started back in rome in 6 AD. Emperor Caesar Augustus formed the first fire fighting organization called the Vigiles. The Vigils were former slaves and also served as watchmen who patrolled through the city during the night. Each crew member had a certain job some of which included removing burning roofs, responsibility of for the supervision and operation of water pumps, firefighter who supplied water to pumps and organized bucket chains, and the emperor who was the fire chief. Over the course of hundreds of years the fire service has changed through tactics and technology from the United Kingdom all the way to the united states. Every fire service has gone through hardships that have helped pave the way for future firefighting tactics as well as new technology.
The devastating fires that took place in boston in 1653 and 1676 inspired the city to take measures in fire fighting more seriously. In 1736 Benjamin Franklin developed the Union Fire Company. During america's development Fire departments in New York would send out runners to cover the hydrant closest to the fire to prevent other fire stations from taking money from the insurance …show more content…
From the tools we use to the tactics there has been drastic change in the fire service since its beginnings. Fire departments now work together regardless of units as back in the 1800’s. It’s no surprise why fire fighting is so effective in today's society especially when one takes a look at the past and history of firefighting. Regardless of what race, sex, or country a firefighter operates from every fireman and woman share the same history. Every firefighter mission is to save lives and that has been heart of firefighting since the beginning of its
The devastating fires that took place in boston in 1653 and 1676 inspired the city to take measures in fire fighting more seriously. In 1736 Benjamin Franklin developed the Union Fire Company. During america's development Fire departments in New York would send out runners to cover the hydrant closest to the fire to prevent other fire stations from taking money from the insurance …show more content…
From the tools we use to the tactics there has been drastic change in the fire service since its beginnings. Fire departments now work together regardless of units as back in the 1800’s. It’s no surprise why fire fighting is so effective in today's society especially when one takes a look at the past and history of firefighting. Regardless of what race, sex, or country a firefighter operates from every fireman and woman share the same history. Every firefighter mission is to save lives and that has been heart of firefighting since the beginning of its