Portland Fire & Rescue

Brian K. Johnson (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 153163026X / ISBN 13: 9781531630263

Editore: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2007

Portland Fire & Rescue | Brian K. Johnson (u. a.) | Buch | Gebunden | Englisch | 2007 | Arcadia Publishing Library Editions | EAN 9781531630263 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Codice articolo 103582480

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.

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Portland Fire & Rescue
Casa editrice: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Data di pubblicazione: 2007
Legatura: Buch
Condizione: Neu