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On December 7th, 1736, the first organized fire department in the United States "Union Fire Company" was formed in the state of Pennsylvania by Benjamin Franklin. In a Pennsylvania Gazette article of 1733 Franklin noted how fires were being fought in Philadelphia. "Soon after it [a fire] is seen and cry'd out, the Place is crowded by active Men of different Ages, Professions and Titles who, as of one Mind and Rank, apply themselves with all Vigilance and Resolution, according to their Abilities, to the hard Work of conquering the increasing fire." Franklin suggested a "Club or Society of active Men belonging to each Fire Engine; whose Business is to attend all Fires with it whenever they happen." Visit Franklin's Philadelphia to read more about the rich history of the start of fire fighting in Pennsylvania.

August 19, 2008

Fire to the rear of 13’s old house

Filed under: Latest News — Readingpafire Recent Calls @ 5:17 pm

Upon arrival a 2 1/2 was stretched into a rear alley behind 13's previous station. A small garage to...

August 15, 2008

Fire on porch of multi-unit

Filed under: Latest News — Readingpafire Recent Calls @ 2:00 pm

Companies responded to the Centre Park Apartments around 20:00 this evening for a reported smoke condition on the 2nd floor.

August 13, 2008

New Online Incident Command System Simulation Series Courses

Filed under: U.S. Fire Administration — U.S. Fire Administration Press Releases @ 9:14 am

Four new Incident Command System Simulation Series courses are now available through NFA Online: Ranch House, Town House, Mansion, and Nursing Home.

August 12, 2008

Nasty Wreck For “D” Platoon

Filed under: Latest News — Readingpafire Recent Calls @ 7:00 pm

Ladder 3 began initial operations of removing the roof of the car. 3 victims were removed from the car in approx...

3rd Floor Bedroom for “A” Platoon

Filed under: Latest News — Readingpafire Recent Calls @ 7:00 pm

Box 124 was tapped for 342 Carpeter, bringing companies to a structure at the EOR with flames showing from the...

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