Explore the history of the Battle Creek Michigan Fire Department and its evolution over the years, which mirror many other cities in Michigan.  Hear about the sequence of events that resulted in the first pieces of fire fighting equipment being purchased, and how men were organized initially as volunteers to use them.  I also cover the establishment of the first four fire stations, and some of the most significant fires in the city history.  

You will also learn how fire safety ordinances came into being following the devastating fire in Chicago of the Iroquois Theatre on December 3, 1903 when 602 people died in the blaze.  The legacy of the fire departments in the country include lessons learned from past disasters, brilliant innovation, ingenuity and bravery.

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