Lexington Firefighting

William M Ambrose, Foster Ockerman, Jr, Chief Jason Wells

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Arcadia Pub (Sc)
30 August 2021

Photography & photographs; History of the Americas; Fire protection & safety; Local history; Places & peoples: pictorial works

Series: Images of America

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In 1790, when the pioneer settlement of Lexington, Kentucky, was still concerned with hostile attacks by Native Americans, the Lexington Fire Company was formed by volunteers to protect against fires. The company was the first fire department west of the Allegheny Mountains. The first horseless fire engines were purchased in 1911, while the last horse-drawn hose wagon was retired in 1926. During 1949, under Chief Earl R. McDaniel's direction, the city began allocating the funds to create a first-class fire department with modern equipment. In 1974, the county fire department was consolidated into the Lexington Fire Department under the merged government. Today, the department operates 24 firehouses, with over 500 sworn firefighters.

By: William M Ambrose, Foster Ockerman, Jr
Introduction by: Chief Jason Wells
Imprint: Arcadia Pub (Sc)
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9781540249562
ISBN 10: 1540249565
Series: Images of America
Pages: 130
Publication Date: 30 August 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active