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2. The Pyrene Company Limited - Wikipedia

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   The company moved to Grosvenor Gardens, London in 1918, and then to Stoke Newington in 1920, where a factory to manufacture soda-acid and foam fire extinguishers was established. The London General Omnibus Company awarded Pyrene the contract for its fire extinguishers in 1924.

3. Aleksandr Loran - Wikipedia

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   He invented fire fighting foam, which was successfully tested in several experiments in 1902-1903. [1] In 1904 Loran patented his invention, and developed the first foam extinguisher the same year. [2] Subsequently, he founded a company called Eurica, based in Saint Petersburg, and started to sell his fire extinguishers under that brand.

4. Kidde - Wikipedia

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   In 1923, Kidde purchased the patent rights for a siphon device that allowed quick release of carbon dioxide, improving the function of fire extinguishers.In 1924, the company produced the first portable carbon dioxide fire extinguisher and in 1925 it installed the first built in industrial fire extinguishing system.

5. Here’s Where You Should Store Your Fire Extinguisher ... - AOL

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   A fire extinguisher can be the difference between a minor house fire and the total loss of your home. However, a fire extinguisher is only as effective as its accessibility when disaster strikes ...

6. American LaFrance - Wikipedia

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   The 1890s was an era of business consolidation with the growth of trusts. A rival firm was created named the American Fire Engine Company. With the idea of creating a monopoly, in 1900 the International Fire Engine Company was announced. It included the American Fire Engine Company, LaFrance Fire Engine Company and Thos. Manning Jr. and Co.

7. General Detroit Corporation - Wikipedia

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   The company changed its name to the General Fire Truck Corporation in 1926 and began collaborating on fire trucks with other manufacturers, including Pierce-Arrow and Studebaker. Throughout its production history General used commercial truck chassis from Chevrolet , GMC , Ford , Dodge , Diamond-T , International, Reo , and other manufacturers.