Short History of Fire Fighting--Indiana Edition

ebook Indiana History Series, #2 · Indiana History Series

By Paul R. Wonning

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Learn the story of the firefighters, departments, museums and fire towers in Indiana.

History of Fire Fighting

The book begins with a history of firefighting from the earliest firefighting equipment and formation of the first fire departments. Early firefighting equipment and methods are also discussed.

United States Firefighting History

Readers will learn about the first fire companies formed in the United States as well as some of the earliest destructive fires that took place.

Indiana Firefighting

The book covers some of the early fire departments in Indiana as well as some of the state's most destructive fires.

Fire Towers

Fire towers once formed an important link in fire control in the dense forests that cover Indiana. Readers will learn about the history of fire towers as well as the locations of the remaining fire towers in Indiana.

Fire Fighting Museums

A comprehensive listing of firefighting museums in both the United States and Indiana.

Short History of Fire Fighting--Indiana Edition