Portland Fire and Rescue - Brossura

Johnson, Brian K.; Porth, Don

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0738548839 ISBN 13: 9780738548838

Casa editrice: Arcadia Pub, 2007

Riassunto

Firefighting in Portland boasts many proud traditions and a long and storied history. In 1851, Col. Thomas Dryer, editor of the Oregonian newspaper, decided that it was in the best interest of the city to establish a firefighting force, and with that, he founded the Pioneer Fire Engine Company No. 1. Little better than a bucket brigade, this volunteer force of 37 men wearing red shirts started operations with just a single hand pump. From these humble beginnings, the organization grew to keep pace with a burgeoning city. From the great fire of 1873 and the colorful era of horse-drawn apparatus to technological innovations and community involvement, Portland Fire & Rescue--as the department is now known--has valiantly protected lives and property in Portland for more than a century and a half.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Arcadia Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0738548839
• ISBN 13: 9780738548838
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 128
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile