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Fire Department Ladder Wagon, Second Street, Hallowell, 1913

Historic Hallowell - Volunteer Firefighters and their Fire Clothes

"Volunteer firefighters have other jobs for an income. The volunteers also do training, fundraising, equipment, and maintenance."

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Engine #2, Millinocket, ca. 1979

Millinocket Fire Department

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

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Hallowell Fireman's Ribbons For Musters

Historic Hallowell - The Fireman's Musters in Hallowell

"… first started, women were never allowed to be firefighters or volunteers. The competitions usually were centered around fire department activities…"

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Share Certificate, Franklin Farmers Co-Operative Tel. Co., Strong, 1912

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 4 of 4

"Firefighters became better trained and more proficient, and equipment was modernized as funds became available."

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Oldest known photograph of Guilford, Covered Bridge, ca. 1850

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"With the high winds and lack of firefighting equipment it was a miracle that more of the business section of town did not suffer."