Original steam engines required licensed operator
The engineer, predecessor to the modern-day pump operator
Requirement to be licensed steam boiler operator
Three new fire boats dedicated 1960
October 1960 promising time for the Marine division
Truck Company 3 on way to Third Alarm of Fire in 1940
Struck by a vehicle while repondning
Baltimore and Exeter Streets
At the end of April 1940, the city was experiencing a large amount of multiple alarm fires.
On this day, Truck Company 3 was responded to the third alarm of fire, stuck out in downtown Baltimore.
While responding down Baltimore Street, Truck Company 3 was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Exeter Street.
Police reported the operator of the other vehicle failed to give right of way to the responded apparatus.
No members were injuired, however the two occupant of the vehicle were taken to Mercy Hospital.
April 1940 ended with a very busy department
As April 1940 was coming to an end the department was facing some trying times.
The department was still finishing up its fifth extra alarm fire in a week, most of them occurring in downtown.
6 2/3 cents of each tax dollar in 1940
Interesting examination of city spending
On April 1, 1940 the Baltimore Evening Sun published an interesting article in graph examining where a tax dollar goes in the City of Baltimore. The article is somewhat enlightening to simpler times.
A demonstration of the latest firefighting activities for the Citizens a Baltimore
The fire department, under the direction of Deputy Chief Trenner, intentionally set flame to a structure for public show.