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Fire Horses"The elements of nature such as mud and deep snow of the good old days often stymied the firemen in their efforts to reach the fires." A fireman who owned a horse and was the first to arrive at the fire hall and hook the pumper to his horse received $1.25. Although domesticated to pull man's load for thousands of years, this faithful servant and companion only became associated with the fire service in the twilight of the horse era. Firefighters felt that America was founded on brute strength, a strength and courage that could not and should not be replaced. They felt it was their duty to continue the heritage their forefathers had left. They were reluctant to allow the horse replace their own muscle power and claim the honor of pulling their beloved machines. They did finally realized that by giving the horse the task of getting the fire apparatus to the scene, their strength would be saved for the more serious job of extinguishing the fire. Through the years, the firefighters grew to love and respect their fire horses and marveled with pride at the beauty those noble creature manifested as they ran, hoofs tapping and fire bell ringing pulling the fire engine through the streets.
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Brief HistoryHistory Written By Linda M. Kandle in 1976.Bucket BrigadesVineland Hook & LadderNiagara Fire Company No. 1Pioneer Fire Company No. 1SteamerA Bell For Pioneer Fire Company No. 1Reliance Fire Company No. 1South Vineland Fire Company No. 1North Vineland Fire Company No. 3Main Avenue Fire Company No. 4Panther Road Fire Company No. 5The Creation Of ProfessionalismProgressGrowing With The TimesThe Pride Of The DepartmentBack to Company 1's History |
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