Hose House and Coal Depot
32-34 Bridge Street
January 17, 1868: Need for a hose house discussed
The Press courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 18, 1868 - Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
September 19, 1868: Hose House construction almost completed
Press
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
Courtesy Jim Eifler
February 11, 1869: Issues regarding the Hose House on Bridge Street
The Press
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
July 30, 1875: details of the hose and its care at the Hose House as described by Superintendent Swift
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December 3, 1875: Test of new hose at Hose House
December 3 Press
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December 7 Press
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December 21 Press
July 13, 1877: 2000 feet of new hose arrives
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The Press
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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
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
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
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October 4 Guardian
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October 25, 1895: Hose house excessive expenses
Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 17, 1898: FF George Slingland took the supply wagon horse out for some exercise using a two wheeled jumper. Fire horse escapes was spooked and ran away as it pulled up to Hamilton (Hotel) Street FH.
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FF George Slingland
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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
Hose House with Tower on left
June 26. 1902: F/F Singland has incident at hose house
Paterson News
February 25, 1907: Testing of new hose at the Hose House
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February 26 Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
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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
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Paterson Chronicle - courtesy Dennis Morrison
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1916: Hose House Force and Repair Shop (posed at 115 Van Houten Street Fire Headquarters)
