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George Washington is reported to have been a part of it, but no records remain to prove that, however he did purchase a fire engine for the company in 1775. [4] [5] The first paid firefighters were hired in 1855 and the Alexandria Fire Department was established in 1866. Before that the City of Alexandria was served by multiple volunteer ...
Feb. 28—ALEXANDRIA — The local emergency declared by Alexandria Mayor Todd Naselroad after a fire Friday at Curve Street Metals has expired. Naselroad issued the local emergency declaration ...
The Arlington County Fire Department holds a Class 2 Rating from the Insurance Services Organization, the second-highest rating given to a Virginia fire department, and one of only three such ratings awarded in the state. This rating helps the local community by bringing lower insurance rates to homeowners and businesses. [1]
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Firehouse, Engine Company 10 and Ladder Company 10, is a New York City Fire Department (FDNY) fire station, located at 124 Liberty Street across from the World Trade Center site and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in the Financial District neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is known for being the first fire station to ...
Nov. 7—ALEXANDRIA — One person was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation treatment after an early morning structure fire at 43720 Second St. in the town of Alexandria on Tuesday ...
L.A. firefighters look for hot spots as they prepare for high winds in the burn areas of the Palisades fire on Tuesday, Jan. 14. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)
Engine Company 261 was established as Long Island City Fire Department's Engine Company 3 in 1894. It was renumbered after Long Island City was annexed by New York City in 1913. [4] In 2003, Engine Company 261 was closed as a cost-saving measure. [5] The closure was one of six announced by Michael Bloomberg, on May 26, 2003. [6]