Today, departments utilize advanced technology such as thermal imaging cameras to locate victims in low-visibility environments and diesel-powered engines that can cost upwards of $1 million. Core Responsibilities and Priorities
The 1800s saw the introduction of horse-drawn engines and the iconic Dalmatian firedogs , which guarded the horses and helped clear paths. fireman
The first recorded American fire company formed in 1608 in Jamestown. By 1736, Benjamin Franklin established the first volunteer corps in Philadelphia. fireman