Hose Co. #1, Tivoli's Volunteer Firemen in full dress. They are standing in front of the De Peyster fire station which formerly stood across from St. Sylvia's Church on Broadway.
Members of the Department pose for a photo. That year, they were led by Walter Kaufman, Chief; Emmett O'Brien, Jr. '53, 1st Assistant Chief; and John E. Jolliffe '52, 2nd Assistant Chief. Originally founded by George Blackstone in 1942, the...
One of the Student Fire Department's two engines. A pumping unit was purchased by the members and was moved around on a trailer until it was placed on this 1928 Ford fire truck.
One of the Student Fire Department's two engines. A pumping unit was purchased by the members and was moved around on a trailer until it was placed on this 1928 Ford fire truck.
One of the Student Fire Department's two engines. A pumping unit was purchased by the members and was moved around on a trailer until it was placed on this 1928 Ford fire truck.
Students practice extinguishing a fire. Practice commenced every Wednesday afternoon. In the foreground is the Fire Department's 1 ton, 400 gallon water tank Ford equipped with 150 feet of hose.
Pictured here are both of the Fire Department's engines: in front is the 1928 Ford fire truck onto which was placed the original pumping unit bought by the students in 1948, and following it is the 1 ton white truck with a 400 gallon water tank. In...
Framed, illustrated Certificate of Full Service, documenting Frank Durland's five years of service in the Fire Company and therefore entitlement for exemption serving as a Juror and from service in the Militia.
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A handwritten listing of the men and their positions in the various companies is on the back of this blank Chester Fire Department Service Certificate.
Pamphlet announcing to New York State Volunteer Firemen the passage of a state mandated pension program for firemen disabled or killed in the performance of their duties.
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This Rhinebeck fireman is in dress uniform and holding a trophy with tassels. His hat has "W.M. Sayer # 1 Steamer" on the crown. He is wearing a knee length double breasted coat. He has a mustache and a ring on his finger. "Rector P" is painted on...
