For as long as we’ve had settlements and communities, firefighters have been at work to protect residents in times of emergency. While at first, citizens and neighbors volunteered to help douse a blaze when needed, formal fire departments with paid employees were developed and the commitment to serve has only grown. Through generations, fire departments, and the equipment they use, have undergone an evolution. 89.1 WEMU’S Jorge Avellan explored that history, as you can, when he visited the