Firefighting in Willimantic
Title
Firefighting in Willimantic
Creator
Michael E. Tirone
Peter J. Zizka
Foreword by Marc A. Scrivener
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Date
October 8, 2012
Language
English
Type
Book
Item Type
Book
ISBN
978-0-7385-9293-0
Abstract Note
In 1830, the state legislature called on town leaders to "form a Fire Company to work a fire engine for the protection of buildings" in Willimantic. By 1832, the Willimantic Fire Engine Company had purchased an engine known as the "Deluge" and began a rich tradition of service to the people of Willimantic. Over the years, various fire companies were formed. From hand-drawn to horse-drawn to motorized equipment, and from loosely organized volunteers to highly professional career firefighters, the Willimantic Fire Department has provided citizens with skilled, trained, and compassionate service. Through photographs, memorabilia, and stories--the majority of which were collected by the firefighters themselves--Firefighting in Willimantic recognizes the traditions and accomplishments of this outstanding department.
Date
October 8, 2012
Language
English
Library Catalog
Amazon
Num Pages
128
Place
Charleston, S.C
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Title
Firefighting in Willimantic
Attachment Title
Amazon.com Link
Collection
Citation
Michael E. Tirone, Peter J. Zizka, and Foreword by Marc A. Scrivener, “Firefighting in Willimantic,” History Digitized, accessed October 23, 2024, https://easternct-digitalhistory.com/items/show/30.