Cincinnati Fire History books and posters Finally arriving at the Statehouse

Finally arriving at the Statehouse

Albert Gallatin

Schlosser and in artist Paul Hoffman’s evocative illustrations

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Cincinnati Fire History books and posters Finally arriving at the StatehouseThe Cincinnati Fire Department's journey to distinction as the nation's first professional fire department began in the early 1800s, soon after Losantiville (later renamed Cincinnati) was founded. The department grew steadily from bucket brigade to volunteer corps; in 1853, an ordinance passed by Cincinnati City Council established the nation's first organized, paid fire department. Cincinnati provided the pattern for fire departments across the