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West Street Bridge over Passaic River near 128 Water Street Firehouse

Protection Engine Company 5

 - POTCHEESE -
April 2, 1832: Company No. 5 was organized in the spring of 1832 and their first apparatus was a "Gooseneck" style built by Smith Brothers of NYC and purchased by private subscription by a number of residents of Acquacknonk. On arrival it was temporarily quartered in the barn of Judge Van Houten and then Ralph Doremus (2nd Ward). It soon moved to the southwest corner of High and Temple streets.  The company was often referred to as "Pot-cheese" or "Old Pot-Cheese.".
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1850 Dripps Map of Paterson showing Protection 5 Firehouse on High Street
November 13, 1839: Annual report of Chief Engineer Nathaniel Lane
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Intellegencer - Courtesy of Dennis Morrison

​1846: Engine Company No. 29 of New York City visited Paterson with their engine and challenged the men of various Paterson companies to a contest. Engine 5 took up the challenge and at the race at Prospect and Van Houten Streets swamped the NYC apparatus. The NY firemen returned crestfallen to their city and never returned to Paterson for a repeat contest.
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​1852:
(Spring)  Company Roster
Theodore Allington
​James Van Orden
​Lewis McSimpson
Thomas Hindell
​William Ackerson
Peter Bounds
Richard Knowles
J. Warts
John Hyer
Dennis McGlothlin
Samuel Miller
Stephen Roberts
James Laird
Louis Messenger
Sisco Pruden
Leonard Chadwick
Horace Wilson
​Daniel Zealoff
Peter Fields
Henry Hopper
George Blauvelt
James LaRue
Peter Zeluff
Richard Warts
Congor Munson
Abraham Voorhees
James Sullivan
James Marinus
William Miller
William Douglass
Alford Chadwich
Samuel Romaine
​Ezra Drew

March 18, 1856:   6th Annual Ball
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March 19, Intellegencer - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 20, 1856: After the "great riot" of August 2, 1856, Engine 5 Company was disorganized and members disbanded their property for Engine 5 was distributed on Thanksgiving Day.
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Principal prize, drawn by member A. Van Orden,  was the series of 4 French Prints - "The Fireman" published by Harrison and Weightman
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In 1857 the city directory lists the firehouse location as being at North Main at the corner of Temple and High Streets. 
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January 17, 1857:  Company organization
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​1857: from city directory: Foreman James D. Van Horn; Assistant Foreman Harry H. Hopper; Secretary: Peter D. Hopper; Treasurer John F. Dunn; Trustees Charles S. Holory and John C. Smith
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December 26, 1858: Fire destroys Engine 5 firehouse
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December 29, 1858: Issues with destroyed firehouse
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​January 2, 1859: Another fire in quarters - Engine damaged but escaped destruction - but all company records lost). Company and apparatus temporarily quartered in the nearby Water Street wheel wright shop of William Labaugh
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August 16, 1859:   Deeds for property for Engine 5 signed
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​September 5, 1859:
  Newspaper speculation regarding the new firehouse being built
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January 1, 1860: a two story brick firehouse opened at 128 Water Street (across from Albion Street) was erected during 1859 for the company. 
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Engine HO = Engine House at 128 Water Street
January 4, 1860: Watch presentation to Company Foreman
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September 26, 1860:   Trip to visit Newark NJ Engine 5
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​Early 1860s: At great expense a well know artist was commissioned to paint a likeness of Abraham Lincoln. At an 1862 parade in Newark, with Foreman Henry Hopper (an alderman) NJ the Engine was covered with muslin (cotton cloth) with the words - "30 years of active service".
May 8, 1861: Company proclamation regarding member who left to fight for the Union
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​1862: Company Foreman was George Wilson; Secretary: Robert Shaw
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August 7, 1862: Protection Five presents a shield to Engine 12 of New York City
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​April 17, 1862:
Death of member Pierson Munson
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June 8, 1862:  Large flag ordered to fly over the firehouse
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In 1863 the men of Protection 5 presented Chief Peter Fields who had joined the Union Army an battle sword with an engraving on the scabbard. 
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February 20, 1863: A broadside issued by Company Foreman George Wilson re the death of company member Theordore Bush (not a war-related death)
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April 9, 1863: Chief Peter Fields requests replacing the non-function hand-tub apparatus of Engines 2 and 5. Soon thereafter a contract was issued to Dennison and Sons of Newark, NJ for a new hand engine for company 5.
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1863: A contract was issued to Dennison and Sons of Newark, NJ for a new hand engine
January 28, 1864: New hand pumpers for Neptune 2 and Protection 5. 
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February 23, 1864: FF Bertholf of Protection Engine 5 wins prize of a 16 comb helmet in foot race
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January 24, 1865:  ~10:00 PM  Washington Street  Blacksmith shop and barn. Washington Engine 3 and Protection 5 collide. Then Neptune 2 and Passaic 1 apparatus collision and fight among firefighters
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July 27, 1865: the company received, in place of their first and only goose-neck engine, a piano-box machine built by John N. Dennison, of Newark, N. J. The brass and copper were heavily plated with silver (from over $400 worth of coins)

This apparatus was used by them until November, 1870s when it was sold to the city of Eufaula, Alabama.
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Hand pulled piano box apparatus at Passaic River. "Iron Bridge" seem in background
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​April 13, 1865: 
Parade planned for April 18 during the reception and public trial for the new apparatus
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April 13 Paterson Press
July 17, 1865: Description of pumper being built by Gould and Dennison in Newark, NJ
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October 10, 1865: Engine 5 starts excursion to New Brunswick with 40 men.. 
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October 14, 1865: Baseball mania overtaking the department
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December 26, 1865:  Neptune Company 2 challenges Protection Company 5 to a washdown challenge
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866: Foreman of Protection 5 was Aaron Edwards
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July 8, 1866: Fireman James Johnson, age 26 was overcome by heat at a fire in the Danforth shop on Market Street fire on July 8, 1866. He died of sunstroke the next day July 9, 1866.
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Name added to Memorial Monument in 2020
January 28, 1867: Death of member Henry Romaine - company in mourning
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August 8, 1867: Apparatus incident
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1868: Foreman: Aaron Edwards Assistant Foreman: Frank Law, Secretary Patrick Henry
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August 14, 1868:  Addition to Protection Engine 5 quarters to also include a cellar.
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September 9, 1869: Return of Engine 5 from excursion
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February 1, 1870: Aldermen advised of issues with troublemakers visiting the firehouse
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February 15, 1870:  Members are expelled
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June 7, 1870: Aldermen grant cash towards a steamer purchase
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June 11, 1870: Steamer contract awarded to Paterson Steam Fire Engine Company
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​July 27, 1870:
  ? Facetious article re "Death of company mascot"   Protection 5's nickname was "Old Pot-cheese"
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August 9, 1870:   Firehouse News
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November 19, 1870:  Harrell and Hayes resumes building of Engine 5 Steamer. E5 Dennison hand-tub sold to a southern city
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​November 24, 1870:
  Firemen's Parade - with info on the new stream fire engine of Protection Engine 5
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1871: Foreman: Aaron Edwards, Assistant Foreman: William H. Osborne, Secretary Cornelius F. Crouter 
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March 4, 1871: New Harrell and Hayes steamer tested
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March 6, 1871: Company received a third-class double pump engine built by Richard Harrell of the Paterson Steam Fire Engine Works between  (pictured below). 
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Protection 5's Paterson Steam Fire Engine Works apparatus
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The Guardian - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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March 25, 1871: Company incorporated
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April 11, 1871:  Steamers tested at raceway - best performance by Engine 5
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May 24, 1871: Company history was published - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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September 16, 1871:  Trial of Engine 5 steamer
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September 18 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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September 22, 1871:  Description of upcoming New England trip
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​October 2, 1871:
Arsonist attempts to torch the firehouse
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​October 2, 1871:
  Start of a New England Excursion
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October 6, 1871: return of Protection 5 to Paterson - received torch-light escort back to quarters
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​1872: Foreman is Thomas Kearney, Assistant Foreman: William Hopson​
June 13, 1872: Damage to Engine 5 firehouse roof
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​1873:
Foreman is Lambert Romaine; Assistant William Mills
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​February 1, 1875:
Fire department Committee - Trouble with certain members
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​April 18, 1875: 
Firehouse and Steamer ​fire
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June 15, 1875: Neptune 2 sells furniture and possessions during a reorganization
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June 17, 1875:  The Harry Howard Statue purchased and gifted to Protection 5
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September 27, 1875: Wedding of member Henry Van Fladerick celebrated at his home
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January 4, 1876: Company elections - John McDonald is foreman
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February 8, 1876:  Snow on Temple Hill
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March 11, 1876:  Repaired steamer to re-enter service
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April 20, 1876: There was a fire at the engine house and with the steamer  See ad below
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April 25, 1876: Aldermen Fire Committee discuss insurance settlement re Engine 5 quarters
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April 26, 1876:   Rebuilding of Engine 5 quarters and the steamer wheels
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May 12, 1876: Friends of the company present a brass working trumpet to Foreman John McDonald and Assistant foreman John Daly (their previous trumpets destroyed when firehouse recently burned).
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May 22, 1876: Liberty Pole erected at Protection 5
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July 20, 1876: Repairs at firehouse
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August 3, 1876: Steamer located in barn on Marshall Street
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September 4, 1876:  Quarters repaired
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September 25, 1876: Quarters decorated
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October 5, 1876: Death of member Benjamin Doremus (age 32)
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December 16, 1876: Members build a "coffee house" in rear of quarters
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January 3, 1877: Elections  - John Strock Foreman
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January 7, 1877: Company builds a sled for use on Temple street
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January 26, 1877:  Death and then funeral (on 29th) of member Aaron Edwards
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January 29 - The Press
February 7, 1877:  Company meeting
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April 21, 1877: Death of former long-time member and veteran James Dougherty
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June 27, 1877: Engine 5 quarters sink pipe needs repair
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August 2, 1877:  Company makes Turtle Soup to serve 500 people
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July 23 Press
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August 3 Guardian - courtesy Dennis Morrison
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August 8, 1877: Engine 5 quarters repair progressing
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October 16, 1877:  Serenade for an Engine 5 firefighter's marriage 
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January 1, 1878: Reception at Engine 5 quarters
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​January 8, 1878: 
Annual Election: Foreman John Lair and Assistant Foreman William Douglass Jr. 
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February 5, 1878: Company party
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February 28, 1878: Company loses its pet racoon
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April 30, 1878: Harmon Snyder of Engine 5 dies. FMBA to participate in funeral
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March 2, 1878: Death of F/F Harmon Snyder(on April 30) perhaps as a consequence of cold-injury suffered  at the Doherty fire on December 9, 1877. 
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September 16, 1878: Return from Binghamtom Muster
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December 27, 1878: Social affair at Protection 5 quarters
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January 2, 1879: Company 5 Grand Ball - Newspaper clipping 
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January 8, 1879: Company elections: William Douglass Jr. Foreman
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January 17, 1879:  Rather horrific trip on sleighs to Morristown
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January 22, 1879: Company has rather visous dog called Potcheese (after company nickname) similar to Vigilant 6 pet called Bulger
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May 23, 1879: Excursion to be planned to New York State
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September 30, 1879: Engine 5 excursion to Troy
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October 6, 1879: Criticism of excursion in Troy papers and the  E5 response
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- Unknown Date - 
Reception Ribbon for Binghampton Fire Department and Protection Steamer No. 5
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November 15, 1879:  Engine 5 tender under repair - temporarily replaced by Engine 1's old tender
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Date Unknown - Protection 5 Helmet Shield
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​January 2, 1880:
 
Company 5 Grand Ball - Newspaper clipping ​
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September 9, 1880:  Basement of FH to be used for Sunday School
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October 11, 1880:  Grace M.E. Church thanks Protection Engine 5
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January 4, 1881: Company elections - Foreman Frank Snyder and Assistant Benajah Beardsley
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February 1, 1881: Gold badge presented to ex-alderman and former company Treasurer William Martin
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March 1, 1881: Company dog to enter a dog show in New York City
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April 5, 1881: During the company meeting members of Passaic Engine 1 visit and offered a Presentation of Thanks to E5 for meeting them on the return from their excursion
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May 12, 1881: Engine 5 donates to the Ladies Hospital
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October 1881 Hartford, Springfield and New Haven CT excursion
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Standard Shield Shaped Badge (#39) worn by a member of Protection 5
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Shield Shaped Steamer Badge
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November 5, 1881:  Company steamer under repair - temporarily using old Washington 3 steamer
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June 18, 1882:  Death of John Harrison aged 25
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June 21 Paterson Press
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January 3, 1883: Company Elections - William Cook Foreman - Annzi Fuller Assistant Foreman
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February 9, 1883: Alderman Pollitt's history of the Paterson Fire Department (from the Firemen's Herald)
Protection Engine Company 5
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March 3, 1883: Company party at quarters
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March 7, 1883: FD news - Protection 5 receives gold-framed resolution from Hibernia 5 of Elizabeth, NJ. ​
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December 14, 1883: Death of Mitchell King
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Muster Medallion from Protection Steam Fire Engine Co. 5
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1884: From the Firemen's Affairs column in the Guardian
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1884: Helmet Shield - likely that of James King
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June 25, 1884: Aldermen get bids for new Engine 5 steamer
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​September 1884: They received a third-size Rotary Engine, built at the Silsby Steam Fire Engine Works, Seneca Falls, N.Y. Their hose cart at that time had four wheels, carrying 350 feet of rubber hose. Both apparatus were drawn by hand and owned by the city. Below is the brass nameplate from the steamer
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​September 12, 1884:
New Silsby steamer arrives
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September 13, 1884:    Test of New Steamer
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September 15, 1884: Description of the new Silsby engine and its testing
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December 16, 1884:  Potcheese the beloved company dog and firehouse protector passes away
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December 19, 1884
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January 7, 1885: Company elections - Foreman is George Dermond  Assistant Charles Hartmaier
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​March 20 1885
: Company Roster

Foreman, GEORGE DERMOND. Assistant Foreman, CHARLES HARTMEIER
Secretary, JOHN H. VAN HOUTEN. Treasurer, WILLIAM C. MARTIN.
Engineer, JOHN W. McCREA. Assistant Engineer, WILLIAM ROBERTS

Badge                         Name                Occupation                 Residence
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1.                   Jonathan W. Hockett. . . . Machinist. ........ III Kearney street
2                    John N. Carlough. . .. .. .Janitor.. .. . .. . .. . .32 Clinton street.
3                    Lewis Simpson. ........ .Carpenter. .. . . .. ...Totowa avenue.
4                    William C. Martin. .....Machinist... ....... 309 Division street
5                    Lambert Romaine. . .. .. . Carpenter . ... ... 26 Mechanic street.
6.                   John Struck. .... ....... " . ..... . . .44 Fair street.
7                    John Sullivan. ......... .Machinist.... .. . . . .12 Sheridan ave.
8                    Thomas J. Turner. . .. .. .Shoemaker.. ... . . . .46 Bridge street.
9                    James Mills. ......... . .Foreman... ............ . ..106 Broadway.
10                  William Milnes. ......... Liquor Dealer. .....112 River street
11                  John H. Van Houten . . . .Painter. ..... ......15 Washington street.
12                  John MacDonald........ Loom Fixer. ...... .55 Benson street.
13                  James Wright.. ......... Liquor Dealer... .. .Totowa & Manchester
14                  John Lair. ............. .Blacksmith... . .. . .11 Benson street.
15                  Amasa Fuller. ...........Teamster....... .. 19 Jefferson street.
I6                  Samuel Mott. ........... " .... .. . . .. . 7 Ryerson street.
17                  William Vader. ......... .Engineer. ... ......3 Godwin street.
18                  Henry Van Vladricken . .Prnter. ..... ...... 13 Clinton street.
19                  Hardin Parmley......... Machinist.. .. ....44 Matlock street.
20                  William Douglass, Jr. . ..Superintendent. .. . .Temple N. Third st.
21                  William Barrowclough.. .Harness Maker. ... .145 North Main st.
22                  Walter Harris. ......... .Loom Fixer.. .. . .. ..21 Rip Van Winkle av.
23                  John B. Doremus. . .. . . .Clerk. . ... ........ .79 Auburn street.
24                  William McGlocklyn. ... Cigar Maker. ..... ..26 Arch street.
25                  George Dermond....... Machinist.. . ..... ..48 Matlock street.
26                  William Roberts... . . .Weaver. ........ .. .136 Water street.
27                  Frank Geroe ........... Agent ....... ...92 Benson street.
28                  Benajeh Beardsley... ..Policeman.......... 112 Matlock street.
29                  William McNamara. . .. . .Carpenter. . . ... . . ..305 Summer street.
30                  Frank Snyder......... .Upholsterer. .......42 Mechanic street.
31                  Jeremiah Phalon. ...... .Liquor Dealer. .... .Totowa & Redwood.
32                  Samuel M. Schoonmaker.Jeweler. . ........ ...54 Fair street.
33                  David Gibson ........ ..Silk Finisher . . . . . . 75 Paterson street.
34                  John Parmley. .......: .Silk Weaver. ..... .521 Union avenue.
35                  Charles W. Arlington. . . .Clerk. ... ... ......75 Beach street.
36                  Thomas H. Smith. . .. . . .Moulder. ......... ..14 Sheridan avenue.
37                  John W. McCrea... .... .Engineer . .. ......51 Hamburgh ave.
38                  Frank Shave. ........... Silk Weaver. ....... 525 Union avenue.
39                  John Messenger. . . .. . . ..Foreman.. .. . ... .. .40 North Main street.
40                  William Cook.......... Silk Picker... ...... 23 Jefferson street.
41                  Paul Jehn.. ........... .Letter Carrier. .. . ..15 Tyler street.
42                  Charles W. Chase. ... .. .Woodworker.. . . .232 Summer street.
43                  James King. ........... .Boilermaker. ...... .218 Mill street.
44                  William H. Roberts. ... . " ....... .80 Water street.
45                  William McKeon. ... . .. . Tinsmith. . .. .. .... 55 Holsman street.
46                  Edward Matthews. . . . . . Silk Weaver. . . . ... .114 Wayne avenue.
47                  Edward Wiley.. . . .. ..............Moulder... ....... ..12 Godwin street.
48                  Frank X. Klauser.. . . .. . .Liquor Dealer.. ... .cor. Bridge & River.
49                  James Shirrell. ...... ...Machinist..... .. ...18 Pearl street.
50                  William Page, Jr. ....... Plumber.......... .36 Matlock street.
51                  Lewis H. Decker. . . .. . ..Carpenter. ...... . 54 Marshall street.
52                 James Leggett. .... ... Silk Weaver ........52 Jasper street.
53                 William Farrell.......... Engineer. .. . . .. .. . .27 Division street.
54                 Edward Lair. .......... .Blacksmith Helper.. 11 Benson street.
55                William Fielding. . ... . ..Machinist.... . .... .15 Mill street.
50                 Peter Howden.. . . . .. . ..Foreman. .. ... . . .. .204 Water street
57                 John Romary. ......... .Silk Weaver. ...... .141 Madison street.
58                 Aaron Pipeling.. ....... .Foreman. .. . .... . . .179 Water street.
59                Martin Whienart.. ..... .Core Maker. . . .. . .. .124 Lawrence street
60                Charles Hartmeier. ..... .Cabinet Maker.. . .. .15 Tyler street
61                Charles Munson.. . .. . . . .Clerk. ......... . . ..79 Arch street
62                William Ott. ..... ... ...Boilermaker . . ... . .145 Water street
63                John R. Smith. .............Machinist...........50 Division street
64                Henry Jones... ............Liquor Dealer.......77 North Main
65                John Wood...... .........Machinist..............139 River street
66                William Stannard.......Boiler Maker.........13 White Alley
67                Howard P. Dillisten.......Clerk..................29 Jefferson
68                Peter Bradley................Printer..............148 Water street
69                John Bradley .............Silk Weaver.....8 Division street
70               Abram Winters. ........Silk Weaver....81 North Main street
71               John Mawhinney. . . .Tar Roofer.....64 Jasper street
72               George Sheldrake. . .Butcher............162 Water street
In the Exempt Firemen's Association home at Smith and Clark Streets were many relics of the Volunteer era.  In a large frame in the vestibule of the home the following resolution, which was handsomely engrossed, illustrate the open-hearted hospitality of the firemen.

The members of Grace M. K. Sunday School and Church send greeting to Protection Engine Company No. 5 and desire to say: ​

Whereas No. 5 company in common with the department of this city, in a most gallant and skillful manner subdued and extinguished the flames of our burning church destroyed by fire May 2, 1866 thereby saving to us much property and also preserving the further spread of the fire and:  Witness, the said company, having been especially kind to our school and church in opening up their handsomely furnished parlor for the time of our infant class for over four months, thereby preventing the scattering of children and preserving the school until our church could be restored: and whereas, No. 5 company most generously and graciously refused any remuneration from us, save our best wishes and kindest regards, we do unanimously Resolve: First, that our thanks are due and hereby expressed to the company for their professional services so successfully rendered - Second That we all send a word of thanks for the generous offer made and accepted in our hour of need, and that we desire it to be understood by all we highly appreciate this kindness - Third That we have these resolutions duly engrossed and framed, to be presented to the fire company, assembled in our restored church. ​
Signed: John Gilmore (Sunday School Superintendent, Charles R. Hopson
​(President Board of Trustees) and L. P. Hammond (Pastor).

June 13, 1885:  Death of William Barrowclough
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October 8, 1885: Engine 5 horse "Billy" is ill
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October 9 Press

​May 12, 1886: 
Comment on company horses
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July 16, 1886: Committee of Fire department - New Clapp and Jones steamer for Engine 5
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October 1, 1886:  Protection Engine 5 leadership
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​October 23, 1886: Tender of Engine 5 crashes into a telegraph pole
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December 18, 1886: New Hose Wagons, built by Sowerbutt for Engines 4 and 5. Painted red with gold stripes and have lamps on the side. Each carriers a toolbox. ​
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​December 21, 1886: Hose wagon overturns during horse exercise activity
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​February 26, 1887:
Company's horse discharged from Equine Infirmary
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​April 18, 1887:
   Practice wagon being prepared - Sides carry "Wait a Minute" and Van Winkle Rip" signs and rear "Buck." ​
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November 12, 1887: Alterations to Engine 5 firehouse completed
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​January 12, 1888:
Runaway hose wagon
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January 13 Morning Call - courtesy Dennis Morrison

​October 6, 1888: 
Protection 5 visits Harrisburg PA
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January 5, 1887: Annual Meeting with Company elections and visit from Protection 5 of New Brunswick - 
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November 18, 1887: New assembly room at firehouse
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January 13, 1889 advertisement which describes the Water Street FH boiler
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June 6, 1889:  Annual Dinner of Protection 5 vets initiated
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Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
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September 17, 1889:  "Pot-Cheese" Affair at Washington Hall - visited by Montgomery Hose and Steam Engine Company of Norristown, PA and Mount Pleasant #8 of Harrisburg, PA. 
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From August 14, 1922 Paterson News "Looking Back" column
April 15, 1890:  Death of F/F William Veader
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April 18 Morning Call
June 2, 1890:  Upon company disbandment the Wooden Fireman's Statue transferred to Exempt Association  - For more on this statue of FDNY's Chief Harry Howard   CLICK HERE
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May 9, 1897:   Reporting Imminent death of Benny Doremus - Longest Living Firefighter and Civil War Veteran.   Served with Protection Engine 5.
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January 13, 1888: During their exercise (attached to exercise wagon) Engine 5 team runs away on River Street and crashes into a hydrant. 
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​January 30, 1888:  FF John Wood falls thru trap door by the sliding pole in quarters.
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March 4, 1888: During a response FF John Carlough is thrown from Hose Wagon at Bridge and Tyler Streets
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March 5 Paterson Press

​February 26, 1898:
Former Chief of Department (1859-1860) James King passes away. 
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February 28 Paterson News
March 12, 1898:  James Attchison a civil war vet served  Eagle H&L One and as both Assistant (1870) and then Chief (1871) of Volunteer Department. Suffered a paralysis after head injury at Dolphin Mill Fire
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March 14 Paterson News
December 23. 1898: F/F Henry Harding, age 36 of Truck 3 
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​January 8, 1889: Company officer elections - SM Schoonmaker is Foreman and Frank Geroe Assistant
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March 18, 1899: Captain Peter Riley of Chemical Engine 1 (not 5). had served at Jackson 4 of Volunteer Department and became its paid driver in 1885. Became Captain in 1891 and served at E4, E9 and Chemical 1.  Was an Exempt firefighter.  
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 April 6, 1900: Reunion dinner of Protection 5 better know by  members as "Old Pot Cheese"
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