Hose House and Coal Depot

32-34 Bridge Street

March 20, 1890: The department maintained a hose house and coal depot in a building on 32-34 Bridge Street near Tyler street. It had a 6-' hose tower and an office and battery room (Fire Alarm) on the second floor. Two horses on location. This house was originally erected by the Volunteer Department in 1868. 
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Initially it contain a spare steam fire engine (the 1876 second size, Nussey which was described as good condition. Also had a coal wagin built by William Walker, also in good condition
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Initial assignment: 

​Chief Engineer's s Driver David Murray
Keeper of the Hose House - George Singland
​Lineman to Fire Alarm - Joseph Chapman

​March 19, 1912:  Hose house on Bridge Street closed: Staff moved to 115 Van Houten Street. The Bridge Street building was closed and sold.

1916: Hose House Force and Repair Shop (posed at 115 Van Houten Street Fire Headquarters)