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​Evolution of the Paid Department

Major Events from 1900 - 1910
January 3, 1900: Engineer Frank Blakely charged and disciplined
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January 4 Paterson Daily Press
February 1900: The Fire Alarm System was moved to City Hall from the Bridge Street Hose Station and thereby greatly improved.
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February 2 Paterson Daily Press
February 27, 1900: Chief Stagg to get new office - Room 1 at City Hall
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February 28, 1900: Pay for firemen delayed
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​April 3, 1900:  FF granted 12 hour time off allowance each month
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May 1, 1900: AC John Gilmore preparing to return to duty
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​May 17, 1900: 
Annual PFD inspection by Aldermen
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​June 11, 1900:  Beattie Company makes gift to PFD in response to a Little Falls response
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​June 12, 1900:
Chief Stagg announces summer uniforms
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​July 14, 1900: Chief Stagg asks for a fire escape ordinance
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September 25, 1900: Annual inspection of PFD by aldermen an city officials
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June 15, 1900: Fire Committee meeting
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June 16 Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
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October 4, 1900:  Alarm statistics and FA Superintendent Zeluff elected VP of Municipal Telegraphers
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December 12, 1900: Mayor vetoes salary increase
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​December 26, 1900: Chief Stagg has impressive Christmas Tree at his home
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February 2, 1901: FF warn thieves that stealing of apparatus will have consequences
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​March 22, 1901:
Assistant Chief Mills illness
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April 1, 1901: Chief's annual report prophetically advises that no new apparatus had been purchased since 1891 and engines in service were from 10 to 20 years on steady duty. Hose wagons were from 10-16 years old. He advised immediate purchase of two second class engines and two combination hose wagons.
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April 5, 1901:  Ernest Fields back on duty as Assistant Chief
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​April 11, 1901:
Firemen's Burial Association met at City Hall - James Coyle elected president. 
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April; 13, 1901: Committee recommends Zeluff be suspended. FF Murphy also disciplined
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April 20, 1901: Firefighter News  - Chief Stagg's dog
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April 26, 1901:   A motion picture company films Chief Stagg, Engine 3 hose wagon, Truck 1, Engine 1 hose wagon,  and Engine 1 steamer on Broadway between Carroll and Graham Avenues. Firefighters in full gear and horses described as magnificent. The film premiered at the Bijou Theatre on April 28.
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April 26, 1901: Chief Stagg receives gift for PFD actions at Phoenix Manufacturer's Mill fire
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April 27 Paterson Daily Press
May 1, 1901:  Hitching time for various companies
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​May 1, 1901:
Assistant Chief Mills remains off duty due to illness
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May 11, 1901: FD news
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​May 17, 1901:
Firehouse Inspections by aldermen and Chief Stagg: companies observed as they "hitched up"
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May 21, 1901: Department discipline issues
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May 27, 1901: mayor withholds salary increase for Captains
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​​June 1, 1901: New fire station card issued and Chief laments condition of some of the old apparatus (Engines 2 and 7)
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June 15, 1901:   PFD News
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June 25, 1901: FF establish relief fund for victims of recent fire
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On June 21, 1901, fireworks exploded in a shop in a four-story tenement at 440 Main Street killing 17 people and trapping tenants in apartments above. Three firefighters were injured. 
Rescuers used ladders and life nets to save people ``hanging from the windows ready to drop'' when the engines arrived, according to The New York Times.

The Times described the saving of John McGlone and his wife, who lived on the top floor: 
McGlone climbed out of the front window and hung on with one hand while he held his wife to his breast with the other. The ladders were all busy, and one of the life nets from Truck 1 was called into use. Twenty men held it, and McGlone was told to drop. "With a superb show of strength he swung so as to carry his wife away from the building and then let go of her. She dropped into the net through the flame. As soon as she could be rolled out Of the net, it was placed for her husband, and he, too, landed safely in it. Still, the husband and wife were "badly burned by their flight through the flames bursting from the windows below,'' according to the newspaper.
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June 26, 1901: Fire extinguisher lost at the Walker fire
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​June 29, 1901: 
Quality and care of Paterson's Fire horses
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July 4, 1901: Leave cancelled for holiday weekend
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​July 19, 1901: 
FF John Breen receives Paterson's first dog license
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August 13, 1901:   PFD recalling badges given to citizens
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August 16, 1901: Extra F/F of Engine 6 has alcohol issue & is fired by Chief Stagg
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August 16, 1901:  PFD news - Issues with street conditions used by Engine 6
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August 17 Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
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​September 16, 1901: 2:32 AM  Two FF (Henry Abbott and George Kamerling) at FAO office in City Hall, after being informed of the death of President McKinley, called every firehouse and then starting tolling the big tower bell (using a lantern to illuminate the tower cavern) every twenty minutes for two hours to alert the citizens of Paterson
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​December 11, 1901:
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February 8-9 1902: The Great Paterson Conflagration: the largest fire in Paterson's and New Jersey History.
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February 21, 1902:   Sorry state of the PFD
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April 11, 1902:  In the first report following the big fire, Chief Stagg reported that the discipline had not been up to the usual standard and that charges against members had been more frequently made. Attention was again called to the urgent need of new apparatus to replace the old stock and to the need of at least two new engines, two hose wagons, one truck and one officers wagon in reserve at all times. The engines in service would not be capable of giving a good fire stream on the new and larger buildings to be erected over the fire ruins. He noted 26 blocks were destroyed or damaged.​
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April 28, 1902: Erie Railroad has added a planking to offload fire apparatus
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​May 14, 1902:
Aldermen meeting - Chief Stagg complaints re FF John Specht
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​June 9, 1902:
Report of May alarms
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August 30, 1902: Chief Stagg to get third floor office at City Hall (after rebuild)
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​September 17, 1902:
Chief Stagg is at Fire Engineer meeting in New York City
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September 20, 1902:  Chief Stagg elected second vice president of International Association of Fire Engineers
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October 3, 1902:  Company reassignments
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November 18, 1902:  National Board of Fire Underwriters report on Paterson Fire Department
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November 29 Morning Call - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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December 1, 1902: National Board of Fire Underwriters - Needs of PFD after the Great Fire 
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​December 16, 1902: Chief Stagg discusses need for steamers in Paterson
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​December 16, 1902: Chief Stagg 60th birthday - received an engraved watch
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January 5, 1903: Fire Committee evaluates Captain James O'Neill's of Engine 9 language
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​January 8, 1903:
Ceremony at Chief Stagg's home
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January 16, 1903: FD Committee to evaluate new steamer proposals
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January 17 Paterson Daily Press
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​January 21, 1903
: New apparatus discussions
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January 23, 1903: Fire and Water Committee meeting - FF Murphy discipline  - Exempt firefighter records destroyed in 1902 fire.
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​February 9, 1903: Two first class Metropolitan Steamers from American Fire Engine Company purchased. Fireman Murphy expelled.
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February 10 Paterson Press
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February 12 Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison

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March 9, 1903 Paterson News

​February 16, 1903: Chief Stagg makes surprise appearance at a Newark BC wedding.
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February 17 Paterson Daily Press

February 27, 1903: FD Committe recognizes that proposed new appointee was too old. 
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February 28 Paterson Daily Press
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​March 6, 1903: Mayor to have PFD help with cleaning streets
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​March 13, 1903: 
PFD needs new horses
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March 14 Paterson Daily Press
April 20, 1903: New horse purchase appropriated. New Eastside firehouse is needed but not approved
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​April 28, 1903:   Issues with repairing steamer of Engine 4. Repairs to Engine 1 quarters from 1902 fire to begin. Driver Pfitzenmeyer injured in great fire has returned to duty
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​May 20, 1903: New Steam Fire Engines, with solid rubber tires, have arrived (American Fire Engine Co - Metropolitan Steamers). To be assigned to Engines 1 and 2. New Seagrave aerial for Truck 2 to be shipped soon. 10 New horses also purchased.
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​August 4, 1902: PFD News - Repair to Engine 1 quarters (damaged in 1902 fire) progressing.  Anticipated to be done by September. Chief Mill's gig overhauled.
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September 1, 1903:
Chief Stagg awaiting arrival of new Seagrave Aerial
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September 16, 1903: Chief Stagg to visit Antietam Battlefield for unveiling of NJ Monument
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1903: March - The great Paterson Flood. There was a fire in a submerged district. To reach the fire, firemen had to drag the hose for several blocks through waist deep water which was a swift current. Engine 8 took suction from flood water in the street. Trucks 1, 2 and 3 were called out to aid in relief of people cut off by rush of waters and many daring rescues were made. Over 50 persons were taken from homes by means of ropes and breeches buoys and carried over roofs of buildings several blocks from point of service.  
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March 12, 1903: PFD need new horses
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​March 31, 1903: 
After the 1902 conflagration Paterson made a major effort to upgrade the equipment and purchased two First Size Metropolitan Steam Fire Engines for Engine Companies 1 (in May) and 5 
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1903:  New 75' Seagrave Aerial arrived or Truck 2.
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1903: Fire Headquarters Office with Chief Stagg and the Fire Alarm Office move to the rebuilt City Hall on Market Street. Superintendent of Fire Alarm John Zeluff is shown in the photo below standing at left with straw hat. Lineman James Curry is at right.
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April 20, 1903: Main and Robert Street fire demonstrates PFD inefficiencies 
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May 4, 1903:  Firemen to receive pensions
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May 4, 1903: Chief Stagg to present Annual Report
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May 4, 1903: Aldermen meeting -  F/F Madden's widow seeks pension
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May 23, 1903: Hose testing
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May 14, 1903:  New office at  rebuilt City Hall for Chief Stag and Fire Alarm Headquarters
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May 27, 1903: New Metropolitan Steamer enters service at Engine 1 at 112 Van Houten Street
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July 23, 1903: Two new hose wagons enter service - to Engines 1 and 5
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August 5, 1903:  Annual inspection by aldermen
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​August 27, 1903:
  New Seagrave aerial Truck shipped
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August 27, 1903: Firefighter jumps out of moving trolley car to save a child
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August 29 Paterson Daily Press
December 4, 1903: Chief requests that an Engine 5 FF to be dismissed for intoxication
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December 5, 1903:  F/F Adam Bankhart dismissed for drinking on the job.
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December 16, 1903:  Paterson F/F honor Chief Stagg on his 60th birthday as he sits in his new office (of 3 months) on 3rd floor of City Hall. 
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1904: Truck Company 1 at 72 Jackson Street receives a new 75' LaFrance Aerial
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January 6, 1904: Plans to update the PFD
            Company strength increased to 10 (requires 28 new F/F
            Age limit for appointment changed from 21 to 40 to 21 to 30
            500 feet of Eureka Fire Co Trojan hose
            2 new fire engines needed
​            Fire water maines to be upgraded
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January 7, 1904: Fire Detail started
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January 8, 1904:  Building Inspection Report
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January 14, 1904: Chief's Annual report
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​January 15, 1904:
Fireman Harry Kelley of Engine Company 7 is killed in a fall from a broken ladder at the Hincliffe Brewery Fire. Originally he was credited as being the first paid Paterson Fireman to make the Supreme Sacrifice. But later research revealed that John Lair in 1901 was the first and both F/F are listed on the Memorial Monument)
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January 19, 1904: Chief Stagg building report
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​January 30, 1904:
  Kelly Death & Pension at Brewery discussed. Portland Ladder Company defends the ladder that broke.
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February 10, 1904: Chief Stagg wants new first class steamers
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February 12, 1904: Report of Chief Stagg on apparatus
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February 15, 1904: Chief Stagg travels to Baltimore
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February 17, 1904: Report from Chief Stagg
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February 20, 1904:  PFD receives donation for recent firefighting efforts
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February 24, 1904:  Engines 1 and 5 have new hose cutoff - enabling hose to be clamped without shutting down the pumper.
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March 13, 1904: Meeting of Aldermen's Fire and Water committee - new companies needed - but there are cost issues
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March 14 Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
March 18, 1904: Aldermen inspecting PFD in detailed fashion
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March 19, 1904: Alderman discuss apparatus purchase decisions
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​March 22, 1904: Fire Drills to begin at schools.
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March 26, 1904: Fire Committee addresses firehouse behavior
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April 2, 1904: Alderman Fire Committee review hydrants and new proposals for the Metropolitan Steamers
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April 3 Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 4, 1904: Chief Stagg in annual report called attention to the officers and members who risked their lives and health from dangerous positions in the flooded districts of the City in October 1903. Over 50 persons were taken from their homes by means of ropes and breeches buoys and carried over the roofs of buildings several blocks from the point of rescue.
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April 14, 1904: Payroll now disseminated by Captains at the firehouses. Chief Stagg to get typewriter.
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May 7, 1904: Delegations from different city areas petition alderman for new firehouses
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May 12, 1904: Chief Stagg invited to NYC parade
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May 12, 1904:  Placement of two new First Size Steamers - Engine Companies 2 and 9
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May 31, 1904: Change in Assistant Chief territories. Chief Mills to go to Engine 9 quarters and Chief Gilmor to Hose House
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​June 1, 1904:
Summer vacations start and Summer Uniforms ordered
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June 3, 1904: Meeting of Aldermen's fire and water committee advices, for investigatory purposes, the purchase of potentially inferior hose.
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June 4 Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
June 24, 1904: Mayor statement regarding a critical Underwriters statement
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June 27, 1904:  Mill owners gift PFD for their FF actions
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June 28, 1904: Insurance Underwriters scold the Alderman for failing to improve the Fire Department
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July 12, 1904: Alderman Meeting  - Age criteria and department size change
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July 14, 1904: New ALF Metropolitan steamer delivery delayed
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​July 19, 1904:
Aldermen increase age entry for firefighters
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July 29, 1904: Extension of water mains in Riverside section and new hydrants
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July 30 Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
August 9, 1904: Tests of new apparatus: Engine 5 and 9 Metropolitan Steamers
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August 24, 1904: Chief Stagg follows FDNY by successfully experimenting with tandem apparatus pumping
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1905: New Jersey legislature passed a new Pension Law Fund, making it lawful for department members to associate and maintain a pension fund for firemen, their widows, dependent parents and children.
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Lieutenant William F. Kane
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1905 Rules and Regulations of Fire Department Pension Fund
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January 5, 1905:  Chief Stagg evaluates Newark aerial ladder & contrasts it with PFD Truck 2
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February 5, 1905: Chief devising specifications for two new steamers for fire and water committee
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​February 25, 1905:
Aldermen propose to make major PFD changes - many of which never happened.
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March 15, 1905:    Update on telephone service in firehouses  - all but Engines 7 and 8 have phones in quarters​
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March 16 Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
March 24, 1905:  Charges against Engineer John Bland
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March 27, 1905:  FAO receives an alarm register for a trial period. New alarm box installed and Chief Stagg gets a city map with alarm boxes
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​April 19, 1905: 
Engine 1 and Truck 1 (with water attachment) drill on Governor Street
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April 20 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
May 2, 1905:  John Breen absolved of charges
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May 3 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
May 15, 1905: Annual PFD Inspection due 
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May 18, 1905: Chief Stagg takes strong stance re gambling by FF
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May 18 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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May 18, 1905: From 13th Annual Report of Chief Stagg - requests a new Central headquarters
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May 24, 1905:  FF fines for intoxication
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May 25 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
June 21, 1905:  To consider bids for new apparatus
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June 20, 1905: Fire and water committee 2 new engines and horses. Houses of Chemical company E4 and E 8 to be repaired.

​June 28, 1905:
Night watch changes
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​July 9, 1905: 
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July 11, 1905:  Aldermen endorse purchase of Nott Steamer
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July 31, 1905: Fire and water committee of Aldermanic board meeting.  FH repairs.
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August 8 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrion
September 8, 1905:  A new rank is established: Superintendent of Machinery - office was at the City Hall headquarters.. William Ward is first to assume the position
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September 23, 1905:   Astrologer called an idiotic prophet of calamity, warns Chief Stagg of impending fires
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October 30, 1905:  Chief Stagg in Trenton for reunion of 11th NJ Volunteers (Civil War). Button Engine used by Engine 3 was rebuilt. 
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October 30, 1905: FF Michael Ryan elected president at State FMBA meeting
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November 5, 1905: The positions of Master Mechanic and Master Carpenter were established with the rank of Lieutenant. The first MM was William H Ward and MC was John Crotty.
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November 16, 1905:  Tenth anniversary of the fully paid Fire Department - Roster of original appointees 
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November 24, 1905: Guardian:  Engine 9 FF to be investigated for drunkedness
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December 1, 1905:  Chief John Stagg named in lawsuit
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December 6, 1905: Test of the two new Nott Steamers one of which will go to Engine 8
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December 9, 1905:   Debate on where new Nott Steamers will be placed
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December 12, 1905: Two new First Size Nott Steam Fire Engines were assigned to Engine Companies 4 and 8. 
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​December 12, 1905:
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December 18, 1905: Chief Stagg discusses the term "Buff"
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December 30, 1905: A new fire alarm box (#723) installed at the Lyceum Theater on Van Houten Street (at Church Street) - it called for the response of 4 engine, 2 truck and the chemical company company as well as all three chiefs. Also order went out to all companies to not ring bells or sound whistles when passing the Empire or Lyceum theaters when performances are occurring. 
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1906: Firestone advertisement highlighting a PFD combination hose wagon from Fire and Water Engineering Magazine
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​January 4, 1906:
Fire injury to Chief Stagg's son
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​January 30, 1906:
Stamford   CT officials visit Paterson to evaluate Metropolitan and Nott Steam fire engines
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February 20, 1906: 
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March 6, 1906: Greetings to Chief Stagg from  a fire chief in New Zealand. 
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March 29, 1906:  PFD junk sale
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​April 2, 1906:
The rank of Lieutenant was added and 14 men were promoted. This ensured there was always an officer in charge of each company at all times. ​
April 1906: Size of hydrant connections increased from 4 to 6 inches within the fire districts - there were now 1098 single, 162 two-way and 36 3-way hydrants. 
April 12, 1906: Chief Stagg and Assistant Chief Mills and Gilmore receive spectacular gold badges from the aldermen.
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April 20, 1906:   New directive on Steamer whistles and bells and stoker operations
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April 21 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 26, 1906:  Fire Commission addresses abuse of sick pay
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​April 28, 1906:
Chief Stagg addresses a citizen complaint
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May 14, 1906:    Night watch re-initiated by Chief Stagg
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May 15 Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
August 15, 1906:   Trolleys must stop when hearing apparatus bells
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August 23, 1906:  Annual department inspection by Fire and Water Committee
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August 24 Paterson Evening News
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​October 3, 1906: 
Chemical Engine refurbished, new caps for chiefs and PFD to attend Hackensack parade
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​October 15, 1906:
Report on the October 11th death of Chief Stagg's wife, while she and the Chief were at the annual meeting of the National Association of Fire Engineers of which he was the president. Her body was returned to Paterson via train in a procession typically reserved for dignitaries. 
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October 22, 1906: William J Stannard has been with the PFD (Volunteer and Paid) for 25 years. Was with Protection Engine 5 of Volunteers. 
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November 21, 1906:  PFD has hose issues
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December 22, 1906: Why do firemen hurry?
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December 26, 1906:  News about Chief Stagg's daughter
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January 5, 1907:  Fire Line Badges
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January 9, 1907:  News clip: Will insurance rates decrease with arrival of new engine?
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​January 14, 1907:
Fire Line Badges and rules
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​January 15, 1907:
Fire and Water Committee of the Board of Alderman to discuss FD needs
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​January 22, 1907: 
3 New Robinson Fire Apparatus combination hose wagons approved
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​February 10, 1907: 
First PFD Pensioner - FF William Stannard - Was the first driver of Engine 5 Hose wagon hired in 1896. 
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February 15, 1907:   Test of new Nott Steamer near the Armory
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February 16, 1907:   Fire Line Badges will berequired to enter fire scener
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February 25, 1907:  Chief Stagg speaks of PFD needs
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February 28, 1907: A new second size Nott Steam Fire Engine was assigned to Engine Company 6.
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​February 28, 1907: Truck 3 combination chemical/ladder rebuilt and made to be drawn by three horses.
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​March 18, 1907:
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April 22, 1907:  Department Inspection
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April 26, 1907: Annual Report of Chief John Stagg  - Morning Call
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April 27, 1907:   First Fire & Police Commissioner's Meeting
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​1907: Control of the Fire and Police Departments passes from the Board of Alderman to the newly created Board of Police and Fire Commissioners.
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May 23, 1907:  Board Fire Commissioners give Chief Stagg Executive Control of PFD
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​June 4, 1907:   
New power for Chief Stagg
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June 21, 1907: Order from Chief Stagg re staggering the days off. Firemen worked 6 days (meaning a full 24 hours with meal time-offs) a week - they had one day a week off. This information from the Journal of Engine Company 8
June 21, 1907: Order from Chief Stagg re caution upon crossing the Erie Railroad tracks: this comes from the Journal of Engine Company 8 on Wayne Avenue.
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June 27, 1907:  Fire and Police commission to examine apparatus bids: requirements listed
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July 5, 1907: 
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July 6, 1907:  Matters of cost discussed
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July 10, 1907: Engine 8 Journal: Chief Stagg orders regarding care of horses:  Hereafter all requests for the Veterinary Surgeon to call and examine or care for sick and disabled horses must be made through Headquarters and the man at watch at Headquarters shall make a record of the same. If the Veterinary Surgeon fails to properly care for or
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​August 3, 1907  
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September 9, 1907:  New location for Fire Headquarters on Van Houten Street to be discussed with Board of  Education.  FF Francis Connors of Engine 9 retired.
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September 27, 1907:  Chief Stagg vacation trip to Canada
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October 16, 1907:  New Robinson Hose Wagons for Engines 6 and 7  shown below at Hose House on Bridge Street
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October 6, 1907 Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
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​October 19, 1907:
  FF Daniel McGill dismissed by Chief Stagg for pulling false alarms
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October 20, 1907:  Chief Stagg discovers a sleeping night watchman
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October 21 Paterson News
October 25, 1907: FF Wm Foran of Truck 3 on Theater Detail dismissed by Chief Stagg
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​October 31, 1907:
PFD PPD dispute
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​December 7, 1907:
  Chief Stagg comments on the efficiency new apparatus at the big William Schaub stable fire on December 5th
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December 27, 1907: PFD FF vs PPD patrolman December 27, 1907
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March 6, 1908:  Issue of aging firefighters
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March 9, 1908: Captain Cubby (of Engine Company 5) illness
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March 13, 1908: Plans for a Deputy Chief who will out rank the two Assistant Chiefs
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March 24, 1908: Hose issues and new Fire Company to be discussed 
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March 27, 1908: The rank of Deputy Chief is established and on April 3 Patrick Sweeney is appointed to the position.​
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 April 4, 1908: Captain Patrick Sweeney elevated to Deputy Chief and FF Charles Nolan to Captain
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April 10, 1908:  Report from Chief Stagg
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April 11, 1908: Appreciative letter to Chief Stagg re PFD
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June 8, 1908:
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September, 1908: Engine Company 7 Silsby steamer is destroyed in a collision with an Erie train at a Getty Avenue crossing (there was no train overpass back then).  Chief Stagg reported it as one of the best fire engines.  He advised that the city not invest in steam fire engines until the use of gasoline motors developed.   For more clips CLICK HERE
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September 5, 1908:  Fire and Police Committee actions
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December 19. 1908:  Newspaper notice questioning why F/F John Crowley has not been publicly recognized for  his heroic actions during the fire that killed Captain Cook.
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January 26, 1909:  PFD evaluates Knox auto-engine
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February 6, 1909:  New rules on when apparatus may depart from FH and that Chiefs must wear white helmets and coats at any fire where water is used
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April 24, 1909:  Chief Stagg discusses the need for motorization
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June 23, 1909:  Firemen shifting to motorization​
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July 3, 1909: Fire and Police Commission Meeting
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July 17, 1909:  Fire and Police Commission Meeting
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August 11, 1909: Captain William Cook (acting assistant chief) was fatally burned at a River Street stable fire. He died on August 14, 1909. 
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1910-1919:  Engine Company Response form
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January 22, 1910:  New inspection rules
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January 16, 1910:  Retirement of Assistant Chief Mills set for August 1.  Vision deteriorating due to injuries suffered in the Great 1902 fire.
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January 19, 1910: Chief Stagg annual report of Paterson Fires
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March 6, 1910: PFD taking bids for motorized apparatus
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March 19, 1910: FD collisions a concern and Chief Stagg issues charges and also requests a telephone for the home of Chief Sweeney

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April, 16, 1910: 6 Paterson FF (Captain Nolan, Lieutenants Coyle and Specht, FF James Sweeney, Frank Boyle and  Stephen Walls) go to NYC to study modern firefighting
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July 1, 1910: 
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July 3, 1910: Merit Award for firemen proposed -  - to be called the "Boyle Award."  Chief Stagg to attend Fire Chief's Convention in Grand Rapids, MI.
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​July 7, 1910: 
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July 9, 1910: Chief Stagg issues apparatus driving directive - no faster than a trot!
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July 8, 1910: Charges against 4 firefighters
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​July 24, 1910    
Pension Fund Issues
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August 4, 1910:  Weather-related Incident at Fire Headquarters (City Hall)
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August 6, 1910: Fire line badges recalled 
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​August 6, 1910:
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August 6, 1910: Mayor Andrew McBride's Annual report
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August 12, 1910:  Captain Charles Nolan of Engine 7 and brother-in-law of Mayor McBride temporarily upgraded to Assistant Chief - Many questions of nepotism arose
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September 21, 1910:  Water supply to hydrants to be addressed
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​October 25, 1910: Engine Company 10 was established with the opening of a new firehouse at 198 17th Avenue at the corner of East 26th Street. The departments fist motorized apparatus, a Howe Automobile Combination Fire Engine was put in service. 
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October 25, 1910: Newspapers reporting illness of firefighters
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November 1, 1910: New motorized Howe apparatus tested in trial
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November 10, 1910: Police and Fire Board decides upon Howe Fire Engine
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December 1, 1910: New fire line badges
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December 5, 1910: Speculation re Chief Stagg work hours - D/C Sweeney to cover at night
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​December 19, 1910: 
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December 17, 1910: Civil Service testing concept
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