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Contributors: Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library- Media Types: Objects
- Groups: Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Hall Museum
- Dayton Pump fire extinguisher
Old 4 gallon hand fire extinguisher produced by Dayton Pump and Manufacturing Company. Metal container with handles (painted red) with black rubber hose. Measurements for container without handles and hose: diameter: 27 cm. Height with handle: 60 cm. Old 4 gallon hand fire extinguisher produced by Dayton Pump and Manufacturing Company. Metal container with handles (painted red) with black rubber hose. Measurements for container without handles and hose: …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - FIRE OUT glass fire extinguisher
In the 1800s, glass fire grenades filled with suppressant liquids were popular but this type of glass extinguishers (with sealed opening) was designed in the 1910s. The glass bulb can be throw directly at the base of a fire or it will deploy automatically if a fire develops, being triggered … In the 1800s, glass fire grenades filled with suppressant liquids were popular but this type of glass extinguishers (with sealed opening) was designed in the 1910s. The glass bulb can …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Honorary members of Niagara Fire Department 1912-2003
Wooden plaque with names of honorary members of Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Department (from 1912 to 2003) engraved on metal tags and three-dimensional firefighter's image at the bottom. H.L. ANDERSON 1912, R.W.M. TAYLOR 1912, J.H.BROWN 1914, J.H. BROWN 1914, J.H. BURNS 1914, J.A. BLACK 1914, J.G. DORRITTY CHIEF 1916, E. O'MELIA 1916, … Wooden plaque with names of honorary members of Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Department (from 1912 to 2003) engraved on metal tags and three-dimensional firefighter's image at the bottom. H.L. ANDERSON 1912, R.W.M. …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Honorary members of Niagara Fire Department 2006-2011
Wooden plaque with names of honorary members of Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Department (between 2003 and 2011) engraved on metal tags with room left for more names. It has a casted metal image of firefighters working together on the job with engraving "The Bravest". Names on the plaque: S. SHERLOCK 2006, G. … Wooden plaque with names of honorary members of Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Department (between 2003 and 2011) engraved on metal tags with room left for more names. It has a casted metal …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library - Fire Insurance Plaque
"By the 1830's, three Niagara insurance companies had each hired six to eight firefighters. Insured houses had plaques over their front doors, so firefighters would know which company insured which house. They could only fight fires where their employers held the insurance. Three of these plaques can still be seen … "By the 1830's, three Niagara insurance companies had each hired six to eight firefighters. Insured houses had plaques over their front doors, so firefighters would know which company insured which …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
