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Although the first evidence of firefighting equipment dates back to a portable water pump found in the ruins of ancient Egypt, the first organized fire service we know of began in Rome under the...
The key breakthrough in firefighting arrived in the 17th century with the first fire engines. Manual pumps, rediscovered in Europe after 1500 (allegedly used in Augsburg in 1518 and in Nuremberg in 1657), were only force pumps and had a very short range due to the lack of hoses.
Firefighting has a rich and storied history, dating back to ancient civilizations. From rudimentary firefighting techniques to the advanced technology used today, the evolution of firefighting reflects humanity’s ongoing struggle to conquer one of nature’s most destructive forces.
Early History. Early fighting developed in the early urban societies of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus. However, these were not dedicated fire departments but rather as a volunteer or paid individuals who would be responsible for assembling a crew and extinguishing a fire in the city.
Founder of the world's first municipal fire service in Edinburgh, Scotland (1824). From ancient Rome to today's high-tech departments, firefighting has evolved dramatically. But the core mission remains: protect life and property.
firefighting, activity directed at limiting the spread of fire and extinguishing it, particularly as performed by members of organizations (fire services or fire departments) trained for the purpose.
In Britain the first organised firefighting is believed to have originated during the Roman invasion in AD43. Even then, fighting fires was often limited to nothing better than buckets of water. Once the Romans left, firefighting took a backward step as communities fell into decline.
In the 1800s, families kept a bucket in the front hall of their homes in the event of a fire. Hand-pumped fire engines in the early 19th century were often pulled by firefighters to the fire....
Early firefighting relied on mettle, muscle, and machinery that improved slowly but steadily over time. Fire was a constant menace to American cities well into the 20th century, when most buildings were made of wood and firefighting equipment was underpowered and overmatched.
A Lesson In Firefighting History. Robert Siegel speaks with Mark Tebeau, an urban historian at Cleveland State University, about the history of fire marks in the United States.