Monterey Fire Department History
1800's (see info. on right)
Early 1900's
Today
Historical Museum
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Fires
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Fire Fighters
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Fire Apparatus
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Fire Boats
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Fire Chief W.E Parker in center
of front row with beard. He is pictured with officers and members of the Monterey
Fire Department |
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Records indicate that on March 22, 1884, a
group of citizens formed a fire fighting force to give fire protection to the rest of the
town's citizens. Their equipment consisted of buckets and axes. During that same year,
they received a two-wheel hose cart, which was pulled by hand. A volunteer force was
formed consisting of twenty five citizens.
1890
City fathers organized the fire department.
William E. Parker was selected as the city's first fire chief. He would go on to hold that
position with the city for fifty years. Chief Parker would become one of the nations
longest reigning fire chiefs. Chief Parker also worked for the Pony Express and Wells
Fargo Company as a telegrapher. |
