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HISTORY OF THE FIRE SERVICE:

HISTORY OF THE FIRE SERVICE:. CLIMBING A LADDER Presented by: Marnie L. Price. Understanding the History of the Fire Service is Like Climbing a Ladder. Objectives. Describe how fire prevention week came into being Identify some of the traditions of the fire service still in use today

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HISTORY OF THE FIRE SERVICE:

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  1. HISTORY OF THE FIRE SERVICE: CLIMBING A LADDER Presented by: Marnie L. Price

  2. Understanding the History of the Fire Service is Like Climbing a Ladder

  3. Objectives • Describe how fire prevention week came into being • Identify some of the traditions of the fire service still in use today • Recognize the significance of the Maltese Cross • Describe the importance of learning and protecting our fire service heritage

  4. Why Is This Important? • Significant events shape development • Learning from mistakes, failures, and successes • Protecting our own • Standing up for our profession • Defending our heritage

  5. First Paid Firefighters1676

  6. First Volunteer Fire Dept.1736

  7. “Fire Plug”

  8. The Great Chicago Fire October 9, 1871

  9. Ms. O’Leary’s Cow and the Lantern

  10. Keyless Fire Alarm Boxes

  11. Firefighter’s Badge (The Maltese Cross)

  12. Firefighter’s Best FriendThe Dalmation

  13. The Luck of the Irish

  14. Tolling of the Bell

  15. Bagpipes at FD Funerals

  16. We Will Never Forget Chief Tom Milligan Lt. Kelly Kincaid Chief Bobby Anderson

  17. QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

  18. REFERENCES • PRIDE AND OWNERSHIP BY CHIEF RICK LASKY • FIREFIGHTER’S HANDBOOK DELMAR • FIREFIGHTING LORE BY W. FRED CONWAY • YOUTUBE.COM

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