Firefighting in Frederick

by Warren W. Jenkins and Clarence 'Chip' Jewell

Book Overview

The story of firefighting in Frederick, Maryland, is a complex tale of heroism, sacrifice, and duty that dates back to 1818.

Firefighters play a vital role in any time, but it's almost easy to forget the days before mandatory fire safety practices, when most buildings were made of wood, how often the fire department was the only thing to prevent a fire from destroying an entire city. This volume describes the heroic role the fire...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738517348
• ISBN13: 9780738517346
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 9.1"