HOSE HOUSE

Hose House and Coal Depot

32-34 Bridge Street

Courtesy Jim Eifler

February 12, 1868 - Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison

1868: The department started a hose house and coal depot in a building on 32-34 Bridge Street near Tyler street. It had a 60' hose tower

June 21, 1870: New hose purchased as well as employment of a man to care for it in the city Hose House

Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison

March 20, 1890: The reorganized partially paid department assumed control of the Hose House 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.

1887

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

Initial personnel assignment:

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

September 13, 1890: The new chemical Engine was tested and then quartered at Engine 2 firehouse on Hotel Street with the Engine 2 Steamer being moved to temporarily run out of the Hose House on Bridge Street until the new Highland Street firehouse is completed.

September 15 Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison

July 3, 1892: A Morning Call review of department lists Michael Farrell as keeper of the Hose House

October 3, 1892: Hose test at Bridge Street Hose House

October 4 Guardian

October 25, 1895: Hose house excessive expenses

Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison

October 21, 1898: Repairs to 112 Van Houten Street firehouse of Engine Company 1 necessitate relocation of apparatus - Steamer goes to Hose House

Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison

March 2, 1902: Great flood of 1902 -- Hose Hose & Tower can be seen on the left on Bridge Street looking in a South to North direction (towards Passaic river). The AM Levy factory can be seen in the distance at the river