Record Details
Guide to the Seattle Fire Department Marine Fire Protection Project Records 1972-1980
Archives West
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Guide to the Seattle Fire Department Marine Fire Protection Project Records 1972-1980 |
| Subject |
Emergency drills--Washington (State)--Seattle; Emergency management--Washington (State)--Seattle; Fire prevention--Washington (State)--Seattle; Harbors--Washington (State)--Seattle; Marine terminals--Washington (State)--Seattle; Fire fighters--Washington (State)--Seattle; Ships and Shipping; Water and Water Rights; Seattle |
| Description | Records documenting the Seattle Fire Department's Marine Fire Protection Project.; Historical Note; A Fire Department was established by City Charter in 1883. It provided for equipment purchases, but not for hiring of firefighters. Following the Great Fire of 1889, a professional fire department was created with five district fire stations and purchase of a fire boat. The first Fire Chief of the professional department was Gardner Kellogg who served 1890-1892 and... |
| Publisher | Seattle Municipal Archives |
| Date | 1972/1980 |
| Rights | Records are open to the public. |
| Type | Collection collection |
| Identifier | http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv28195 |
| Language | eng |
| Format | 2 cubic feet; 5 boxes |
| Coverage | 1972-1980 |
