Seattle Fire Department Public Education and Fire Safety Records 1980-1995

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Seattle Fire Department Public Education and Fire Safety Records 1980-1995

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Records from the Fire Marshal's office of the Seattle Fire Department relating to public education and fire safety.

4.0 cubic feet; 10 boxes

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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...