First fully paid fire department
Cincinnati
The original fire hose was made from this
Leather
This was the first method of transporting fire apparatus to a fire scene
Humans
This tool, similar to a lancer’s pike, was developed to pull down ceilings to access concealed spaces
Pike Pole
The bend in the back of the firefighters helmet did this
Protected the neck
Modern fire prevention is involved in the building construction process at which point?
From the beginning
"Only you can prevent forest fires"
Smokey the Bear
This was sent ahead of a fire to secure a water source
A person with a bucket
Townspeople formed two lines to pass containers filled with water toward the fire and empty containers away from it
Bucket Brigade
This was placed on buildings that had insurance
Fire mark
Modern day firefighters use this to protect against inhaling gases and smoke
SCBA
This was used in the 1800s to protect firefighters from breathing toxic gases
Wet rag
The fire hose invention allowed firefighters to attack the fire from this location
Inside the building
This founding father organized the Union Volunteer Fire Company in Philadelphia in 1736
Ben Franklin
This is the standard symbol for fire departments
Maltese Cross