| Firefighting in Frederick Contributor(s): Jewell, Clarence Chip (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738517348 ISBN-13: 9780738517346 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2004 Annotation: The story of firefighting in Frederick, Maryland, is a complex tale of heroism, sacrifice, and duty that dates back to 1818. This volume describes the vital role the fire department has played in defending the city for close to two centuries. Highlighted in this work are the Independent Hose Company, Junior Fire Company, United Steam Fire Engine Company, Citizen's Truck Company, Fort Detrick Fire Department, key fires, emergency medical services, and major disasters throughout the region. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Technology & Engineering | Fire Science - Social Science | Volunteer Work |
| Dewey: 363.370 |
| LCCN: 2004112680 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 6.5" W x 9.14" (0.65 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Maryland |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The story of firefighting in Frederick, Maryland, is a complex tale of heroism, sacrifice, and duty that dates back to 1818. Firefighters play a vital role in any time, but it's almost easy to forget the days before mandatory fire safety practices, when most buildings were made of wood, how often the fire department was the only thing to prevent a fire from destroying an entire city. This volume describes the heroic role the fire department has played in defending the city of Frederick for close to two centuries. Highlighted in this work are the Independent Hose Company, Junior Fire Company, United Steam Fire Engine Company, Citizen's Truck Company, Fort Detrick Fire Department, as well as historic fires, emergency medical services, and major disasters throughout the region. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jewell, Clarence "Chip": - Authors of Images of America: Firefighting in Frederick Clarence Chip Jewell and Warren W. Jenkins are active in the Frederick community. Mr. Jewell, elected to Maryland State Fireman s Hall of Fame in 1995, serves as the director of Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services for Frederick County. Mr. Jenkins is a firefighting and railroad enthusiast who is involved with several Maryland historical societies. |
