Fires and Fire-Fighters

Fires and Fire-Fighters

Step into the world of fire-fighting with John Kenlon, who became a New York City firefighter in 1887 and rose to the rank of Fire Chief by 1911. In 1913, he penned this insightful book that chronicles the evolution of fire-fighting from ancient Rome to the bustling streets of 20th-century New York. The first section delves into the advancements in fire-fighting techniques across different countries, the progression of equipment, and the organization of fire services, alongside dramatic accounts of notable historical fires. The latter part focuses on the specific challenges faced by urban fire departments in 1913, addressing various types of fires such as those in hotels, theaters, factories, hospitals, and skyscrapers. Kenlon advocates for essential improvements like high-pressure water systems, sprinkler installations, modern apparatus, and comprehensive training for firefighters, while also acknowledging the vital roles of underwriters and salvage corps. - Summary by Maria Kasper

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Episoder(47)

007 - Fire Departments of Middle Europe

007 - Fire Departments of Middle Europe

Step into the world of fire-fighting with John Kenlon, who became a New York City firefighter in 1887 and rose to the rank of Fire Chief by 1911. In 1913, he penned this insightful book that chronicle...

5 Mar 36min

006 - Fire Fighting in Germany

006 - Fire Fighting in Germany

Step into the world of fire-fighting with John Kenlon, who became a New York City firefighter in 1887 and rose to the rank of Fire Chief by 1911. In 1913, he penned this insightful book that chronicle...

5 Mar 36min

005 - The French Fire Fighter

005 - The French Fire Fighter

Step into the world of fire-fighting with John Kenlon, who became a New York City firefighter in 1887 and rose to the rank of Fire Chief by 1911. In 1913, he penned this insightful book that chronicle...

5 Mar 47min

004 - Past and Present - Reminiscences of a Fire Fighter

004 - Past and Present - Reminiscences of a Fire Fighter

Step into the world of fire-fighting with John Kenlon, who became a New York City firefighter in 1887 and rose to the rank of Fire Chief by 1911. In 1913, he penned this insightful book that chronicle...

5 Mar 53min

003 - The Evolution of Fire Fighting

003 - The Evolution of Fire Fighting

Step into the world of fire-fighting with John Kenlon, who became a New York City firefighter in 1887 and rose to the rank of Fire Chief by 1911. In 1913, he penned this insightful book that chronicle...

5 Mar 24min

002 - Fire Fighting in Ancient Rome

002 - Fire Fighting in Ancient Rome

Step into the world of fire-fighting with John Kenlon, who became a New York City firefighter in 1887 and rose to the rank of Fire Chief by 1911. In 1913, he penned this insightful book that chronicle...

5 Mar 11min

001 - Introduction

001 - Introduction

Step into the world of fire-fighting with John Kenlon, who became a New York City firefighter in 1887 and rose to the rank of Fire Chief by 1911. In 1913, he penned this insightful book that chronicle...

5 Mar 14min

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