Hose House and Coal Depot

32-34 Bridge Street

March 20, 1890: The department maintained a hose house (originated in 1868 with and inherited from the Volunteer Department) and coal depot in a building on 32-34 Bridge Street near Tyler street. It had a 60' hose tower and an office and battery room (Fire Alarm) on the second floor. Two horses were on location. This house was originally erected by the Volunteer Department in 1868. 
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1868: Need for hose house

Courtesy Jim Eifler

February 12, 1868 - Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison

1887

Courtesy Jim Eifler

Courtesy Jim Eifler

Initially it contain a spare steam fire engine, the 1876 second size, Nussey which was described as good condition. Also had a coal wagon 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

October 16, 1907:  New Robinson combination chemical/hose wagon

Morning Call Courtesy Dennis Morrison

October 27, 1907: From the PFD series published in the Guardian

Courtesy Dennis Morrison

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

June 29, 1913: Hose House Officer - Lieutenant William Post

Paterson Chronicle - courtesy Dennis Morrison

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