Station House Records 1903-1984

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Station House Records 1903-1984

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv27709

Records relating to the physical structures and maintenance of Seattle Fire Department station houses.

8.2 cubic ft.; 21 boxes

eng,

Seattle Municipal Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6368917

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A Fire Department was established by City Charter in 1883. It provided for equipment purchases, but not for hiring of firefighters. Following the Great Fire of 1889, a professional fire department was created with five district fire stations and purchase of a fire boat. The first Fire Chief of the professional department was Gardner Kellogg, who served 1890-1892 and 1895-1901. A Board of Fire Commissioners was established by the 1890 City Charter to prescribe rules and regulations for the Depart...