Title
First Fire Truck, 1914
Subject
Fire departments--Equipment and supplies
Description
On October 22, 1915, the Tuscaloosa Fire Department was officially established. Since 1905, the fire department had been volunteer with one paid fireman, who had two horses and hose wagon.
A motor fire truck was brought to Tuscaloosa for the new fire department, but skeptical citizens refused to believe that it was capable of fighting fires.
A demonstration was given, where firemen shot a stream of water over a 'Try Tuscaloosa' sign on top of the Alston Building.
Second from left is William Thomas, owner of the Blacksmith Shop; third from left, Jim McGiffert, firefighter; and fourth from left, William Ford.
A motor fire truck was brought to Tuscaloosa for the new fire department, but skeptical citizens refused to believe that it was capable of fighting fires.
A demonstration was given, where firemen shot a stream of water over a 'Try Tuscaloosa' sign on top of the Alston Building.
Second from left is William Thomas, owner of the Blacksmith Shop; third from left, Jim McGiffert, firefighter; and fourth from left, William Ford.
Source
Tuscaloosa News Archive
Date
1915
Contributor
Betty Slowe (Description)
Type
Photograph
Identifier
258
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
10 x 8 inches