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 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

October 25, 1895:  Hose house excessive expenses

Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison

February 25, 1907: Testing of new hose at the Hose House

February 26 Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison

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)