Tucson Fire Department , Apparatus Chronological History, 2nd Edition

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1 Tucson Fire Department , Apparatus Chronological History, 2nd Edition

2 The following will be the history of the TFD Fire Apparatus using photos, newspaper articles, documents and anything we can find about the TFD Fire Apparatus.

3 1881 October 13, 1881, Arizona Weekly Star:

4 March 1, 1882, Arizona Daily Star: 1882 May 26, 1882, Arizona Daily Star:

5 1882

6 May 28, 1882, unknown newspaper article 1882 Disbandment of Tucson H. & L. Company No. 1 Twelve member of Tucson Hook and Ladder Co. met Saturday evening in Katz s store. It is not strange that such a small representation was in attendance, taking into consideration the little encouragement received by them during their career from the business men and voters of the community. If at the beginning they had been given proper support, and due confidence had been placed in their desire to benefit the city, Tucson long before this would have had a valiant fire department worthy of any town. A communication was rendered from H. C. Kiesel, treasure of the organization, giving a report of the cash on hand, namely $121.15, which he handed to the secretary, and also tendering his resignation. The report was accepted. After this a great deal of discussion was indulged in relating to the proposition of disbandment. Many argued that the company should continue; that if the citizens were now desirous of aiding a fire organization, the T. H. & L. Co, should receive the benefit. This was due to them because they had been recognized by the Common Council, and had been granted certain municipal privileges. Bitter remarks were uttered against those who were now giving their advice, assistance and time towards the establishment of a new company without any regard for the one at present in existence. They felt cast aside and utterly ignored. However, it was finally resolved, on motion of Mr. J. D. Bolyn, to disband, but not before it was ascertained that according to article 1 of the constitution, the company hadn t sufficient active members to remain in existence. The artic in question reads: This Company shall be known as the Tucson Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, and shall consist of not more than 65, or less than 25, active members Upon going over the, it was found that the following were the only twelve member remaining: W. F. Gutsch, Moses Katz, Sam Baird, J. D. Bolyn, John Hart, H. Schoenholtz, Nick J. Warlaumount, F. H. Burns, J. Goldbaum, Julius Czerwinsky, S. Goodfriend, H. P. Burns, Alfred J. Goldschmidt, Mark Lully, T. A. Burton. Before the resolution dismembering the organization was adopted, a motion offered by Mr. J. F. Ennis was carried, instructing the Secretary to divide among the sixteen active members, the $ is the Treasury. Therefore to each one will be paid the sum of $7.56. After those present-resolved their money the meeting adjourned nine pm, and thus ended the career of what was once thought to be the paternal company of te4h Tucson Fire Department.

7 June 16, 1882, Tucson City Minutes: 1882 The following Report from Committee appointed to confer with Committee from Fire Association was recorded read and ordered spread on the minutes and Committee discharged. Tucson June 15, 1882 To the Honorable the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Tucson Gentlemen Your Committee appointed to confer with a committee of the Tucson Fire Association respectfully report and recommend that the following apparatus be purchased and a suitable building for property housing the apparatus be constructed, mainly. Two Hose Carriages On Hook & Ladder Truck Two thousand feet Cotton Hose Engine House and appointments Total Estimated cost $ J. G. Hucke, Chairman, Albert Steinfeld, Alex Levin

8 June 16, 1882, Tucson City Minutes: 1882 The committee on appointment presented the following report. Tucson June 15, To the Honorable the Mayor and Council of the City of Tucson Gentlemen Your committee appointed to consider the amount needed for present necessities respectfully report and recommend as follows: That an election be ordered for raising the sum of $16, for the following purposes: Purchase of premises repairs on jail building. Street improvements purchase of pest house and grounds, estimated cost of $ , Two Hose carriages, one Hook and Ladder truck, 2000 feet Cotton hose, Engine house and appointments. Estimated cost $ Total $16, The above amount to be raised from the sale of City bonds to run for the term of ten years, drawing 9 percent interest annually. A Sinking fund to be established as seen as said bonds are issued of sufficient amount to retire said bonds at the expiration of the time for which they are issued. Your committee would recommend that an election be called for the 26th day of July A.D. 1882, for the necessary authority to issue said bonds. Respectfully submitted B. C. Parker, Albert Steinfeld, P. R. Tully, Chairman

9 June 18, 1882, Arizona Daily Star 1882

10 June 20, 1882, Arizona Daily Star 1882

11 June 29, 1882, Arizona Weekly Star: 1882

12 July 25, 1882, Tucson Daily Citizen: August 17, 1882, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1882 July 30, 1882: Arizona Weekly Citizen:

13 April 10, 1883, City Minutes: 1883

14 June 14, 1883, City Minutes: 1883

15 June/July, 1883, TFD 1883

16 June/July, 1883, TFD 1883

17 1883 July 3, 1883, City Minutes: Petition for Pioneer Hose Company July 10, 1883, City Minutes: Approved $ for hose and hose carts with freight.

18 May 17, 1884, Arizona Daily Star: 1884

19 1885 We haven t been able to find anything involving APPARATUS during the year 1885:

20 1886

21 1886 April 5, 1886, City Minutes: These are almost not readable?? Concerns the Hook & Ladder Co. Petition constitution and by laws for the formation of the Tucson Hook and Ladder Company No. One was presented. Upon motion of C. M. Smith and seconded by C.M. Stevens that constitution and by laws of said Co were referred to the Fire Department Co. for their recommendation and report. And upon motion of C.M. Smith seconded by C.M. Stevens the petition of said organization the Tucson Hook and Ladder Co. No. One was accepted said Co. to consolidate a point of the Fire Department of the City of Tucson and be entitled to all the privileges of the same in conforming with the ordinance 45 of said City to which the Co. of the also to notify the Chief of the Department.

22 1886 May 3, 1886, City Minutes: Formation of Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 The Board having been called to order Mayor Rayfield claim the following proceedings were held. In reading the minutes of the last regular meeting it appears that the admitted that he also reported to the Chief Engineer of the Tucson Fire Department the formation and acceptance of the Common Council of the City of Tucson Hook and Ladder Company No. One the minutes were so recorded and after being corrected approved.

23 May 4, 1886, City Minutes: 1886 Report of the Committee of the Fire Department was read and ordered to be filed in file. In said report the Committee recommends for the use of the Tucson Hook and Ladder Co. purchase of the Village Hook and Ladder which was represented in catalogue of G. G Carleton of Chicago. Upon motion of C.M. Sullivan seconded by C.M. Gifford the report of the Committee was received and the recommendation as set forth adopted. Upon motion of C. M. Sullivan seconded by C.M. Gifford the Chief of the Fire Department was authorized to correspond with parties and dealing in Hook and Ladder trucks such as above set forth regarding the and said can be furnished to the City, and so ascertained to to be sold an the and their publication be also made an a paper published in Tucson for a not to regarding The furnishing of said Hook and Ladder truck to the City.

24 May 6, 1886, Arizona Daily Star: 1886

25 May 10, 1886, City Minutes: 1886 For the purpose of furnishing the City of Tucson with a Hook and Ladder truck as per plans and specifications filed with the City Clerk and for which said object previously having been solicited by publications for sixteen days in the Daily Star a newspaper published in this City The following bids for furnishing the City of Tucson with a Hook and Ladder truck having been filed with the City Clerk saved opened and read and it appears from the same that Storm and Hughes offers to furnish Hook and Ladder truck as described in

26 May 10, 1886, City Minutes: 1886 Catalog of G. G. Carleton & Co Chicago, and of which a copy is on file at the City Clerks Office for the price of delivered to Tucson. W. F. Smith & Co. offered to deliver 1 Hook & Ladder truck as per exhibit a Hook and Ladder truck as per exhibit C a Hook & Ladder truck as per exhibit A Upon motion of C. M. Smith seconded by C.M. Sullivan the bid of Mr. Stevens & Hughes was accepted. Upon condition that they furnish a Hook and Ladder truck as per plan and specification and to be delivered to the City of Tucson at the Rail Road Depot in said City of Tucson free of all freight charges and within the period of four months from date for the sum of Five hundred and forty seven dollars. There not being any further business before the Board upon motion of C.M. Samaniego duly seconded the Council adjourned.

27 May 10, 1886, City Minutes: 1886

28 TVFD 1886

29 TVFD 1886

30 July 7, 1886, City Minutes: 1886 C.M. Stevens who has contracted for the furnishing of a Hook and Ladder truck to the City required of the Council of said Hook and Ladder truck was upon his believing to be paid for a cash or warrants by C.M. Sullivan warranted that when the time came for the delivering of the Hook ad Ladder truck the Council could then ask for the payment and to satisfy the contractor regarding the payment he would make the following motion. C. M. Sullivan seconded by C.M. Gifford resolved that when the arrival and acceptance by the City of Tucson of said Hook and Ladder truck that same be paid for in cash, that said Hook and Ladder truck be neatly painted and lettered Tucson Hook and Ladder No. 1 December 5, 1886, City Minutes: C.M. Smith have made a motion which was seconded by C.M. Driscoll to have the Hook and Ladder truck accepted by the city.

31 December 7, 1886, City Minutes: 1886 Accepted Hook & Ladder Truck. C.M. Gifford made presentation which was seconded by C.M. Sullivan that the Hook & Ladder truck be not accepted by the City of Tucson for the reason that the Committee of the Fire Department had responded adversely on the same.

32 1887 Courtesy Tucson-The Life And Times Of An American City, by C. L. Sonnichsen, page 120: Parade in honor of General Nelson A. Miles, November 8, 1887, Arizona Pioneers Historical Society.

33 1887 Courtesy Arizona Fireman s Association, December 1929: Photos from 1887 or later

34 1887, TVFD 1887

35 Courtesy Tucson Fire Department : 1887

36 1887 November 8, 1887, Hook & Ladder Company, Miles Parade, TFD November 8, 1887, Pioneer Hose Company No. 1, taken on Church Street, Tucson, 1 p.m., Miles Parade

37 1887 November 8, 1887, Fire Department formed in front of Fireman s Hall, Church street, Tucson, fro Miles Parade:

38 Courtesy TFD Annual Report 1981: 1887

39 January 3, 1887, City Meeting: 1887 C.M. Gifford Chairman of the Committee of the Fire Department have called for the report of the Chief Engineer said department so as to ascertain from said report weather said Department approved of the of the Hook and Ladder truck. The Clerk read said report and upon motion of C.M. Gifford seconded by C.M. Smith was ordered to be placed on file. C.M. Gifford then called the attention of the Board to the fact that in the report of the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department no mention had been made whatsoever of this particular Hook and Ladder truck, that arrangement and that purchases had stated that they would not accept said Hook and Ladder truck if offered to them as they did not deem the extension ladder safe. C. M. Stevens read have shared letters concerning the material used on said ladder.

40 January 3, 1887, City Meeting: 1887 City Atty Franklin was requested to give his opinion on the subject. Stetting fourth that whereas nothing has been determined between the Council and the contractor the of to be used in the ladder it a question to as determined by the Board whether the ladder was safe and applicable for the purpose for which it was to be used. This questions not bring one of law but of fact and for the Council to be decided. C.M. Smith and Sullivan both gave opinion on the subject. Upon motion of C.M. Samaniego seconded by C.M. Gifford the Council decided not to accept the Hook and Ladder truck upon the ground that they due not deem the extension ladder safe. The recommendation of the City Treasurer Assessor and Collector and of the City Clerk were presented to the Board and upon motion of C.M. Smith seconded by C.M. Gifford were referred to the Finance Committee

41 January 3, 1887, City Meeting: 1887 Upon motion of C.M. Samaniego seconded by C.M. Miltonberg it was resolved that the vote had been right in verifying the Hook and Ladder truck furnished by Mr. Stevens and Hughes be re considered. Whereupon, upon motion of C.M. Samaniego seconded by C.M. Smith the Hook and Ladder truck furnished by Stevens and Hughes was accepted. C.M. Stevens not voting he being an interested party. C. M. Stevens have stated to the Board that their firm had incurred a good deal of expenses in testing the strength of the extension ladder and asked that the Board to reimburse them to the amount of $ Upon motion of C.M. Smith seconded by C.M. Miltonberg the motion was put before the Board for said reimbursement receiving only too value it was declared cost. Upon motion of C.M. Stevens seconded by C.M. Samaniego the vote was reconsidered and upon the formal motion of C.M. Smith seconded by C. M. Miltonberg the said voting whether to allow the $25.00 to Stevens & Hughes were voted on by the Council upon call for vote resulted as follows. C. M. Miltonberg voted Aye, C. M. Smith voted Aye, C.M. Samaniego voted No, C. M. Reid voted No

42 January 3, 1887, City Meeting: 1887 C.M. Gifford guessed his vote for the purpose of having C. M. Stevens vote first when before C. M. Stevens voted aye and then C. M. Gifford voted no. The vote resulting in a tie vote the Mayor voted aye and declared the motion carried. The City Clerk was instructed to draw a warrant on the City Treasury in favor of Stevens and Hughes for the Hook and Ladder truck and for the expense in testing the extension ladder for $

43 1887 November 8, 1887 Arizona Historical Society, Buehman collection, B 94489, The Miles Celebration, corner of Pennington and North 6th avenue. November 8, 1887 Arizona Historical Society, Buehman collection, B 94486, Miles Parade & Sword Presentation, photo by Willis Haynes.

44 1887 November 8, 1887 Arizona Historical Society, Buehman collection, B 94490, Hook and Ladder Co., Miles Parade. Below, B photo by Willis Hynes

45 1888 We haven t been able to find anything involving APPARATUS during the year 1888:

46 1889 We haven t been able to find anything involving APPARATUS during the year 1889:

47 1890 We haven t been able to find anything involving APPARATUS during the year 1890:

48 July 25, 1891, Arizona Weekly Citizen: 1891

49 July 23, 1892, Arizona Weekly Citizen: 1892

50 1893 We haven t been able to find anything involving APPARATUS during the year 1893:

51 1894 Courtesy Tucson Fire Department , 1922 taken with 1894 members:

52 1894 We haven t been able to find anything involving APPARATUS during the year 1894:

53 1895 Courtesy Tucson Fire Fighters Association, Centennial Magazine :

54 1895 July 26, 1956, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1895

55 October 7, 1895, City Minutes: Salaries 1895 Chief of fire Department addressed the Council regarding fire protection. In the matter of chemical engine, moved by Schumacher and recorded by Miller that the matter be referred to the Fire Committee, carried and so ordered.

56 1896 August 3, 1896, City Minutes: A report from the Chief of Fire Department reposting the necessity of purchase of a chemical engine for the city was read. The matter was discussed by the council Moved by Schumacher 2nd by Burkhalter that the report be referred to the Fire Committee, carried. Moved by Bukhalter seconded by Miller that the city Recorder be instructed to write to the Chief of Fire Department in the cities of Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles and San Antonio for information regarding use, adaptability, and general us fullness of chemical engine, also to the different firms having engines, chemicals etc. for sale regarding prices etc. and that recorder write for information regarding repairs on Babcock extinguisher was belonging to the city. Carried all members voting aye.

57 August 8, 1896, Arizona Weekly Citizen: 1896 September 8, 1896, City Minutes: A report of the Fire Committee, recommending the purchase of a chemical engine, was read. Moved by Schumacher seconded by Miltenberg that report be accepted and placed on file carried and so ordered. A communication and proposal for furnishing the city with a chemical engine from the Broslin Morris Hose Co. of San Francisco was read. Moved by Schumacher, seconded by Burkhalter that the proposal be referred to the Fire Committee and that the Committee decide upon an engine price and class, and report to the Council for approval, carried.

58 August 5, 1896, Arizona Daily Star: 1896 September 10, 1896, Arizona Daily Star: October 6, 1896, Arizona Daily Star:

59 1896 September 12, 1896, Arizona Weekly Citizen: September 19, 20, 1896, Tombstone Prospector & Tombstone Epitaph: October 5, 1896, City Minutes: Report of Fire Committee, recommending the purchase by the city of a Muskegon Chemical fire engine and suitable supplies for the same and also read moved by Millar and seconded by Russell that report be adopted and City Recorder be authorized to order same at cost of $ F.O.B. Tucson, and submit order to Fire Committee So ordered

60 1896 Courtesy TVFD Photos not of 1896 but of Chemical Engine.

61 1896 Courtesy TVFD Photos not of 1896 but of Chemical Engine.

62 1896 Courtesy

63 October 10, 1896, Arizona Weekly Citizen: 1896 November 2, 1896, City Minutes: Report of Fire Committee stating they had ordered a double 60 gal Chemical Engine of the Muskegon Engine Co. at a cost of $ F.O. B. City of Tucson. Moved by Burkhalter seconded by Wilson that re4port be adopted and placed on file, Carried and so ordered.

64 1897 April 3, 1897, courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts collection:

65 1897 April 3, 1897, courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts collection:

66 April 10, 1897, City Minutes: See next page 1897

67 April 10, 1897, City Minutes: See next page 1897 Acting Mayor Burkhalter stated the object of the meeting was the consideration of Chemical Engine. After considerable discussion by members of Council on the acceptance of the Chemical Engine it was moved by Johnson 2nd by Dodge that the City Recorder be authorized to notify Muskegon Chemical Engine Co. that the Engine would not be accepted unless the Co. would accept a City manual in said form as issued necessarily by the City payable in like manner. Insomuch as the Muskegon Co. had not delivered the Engine as per contract now on file in Clerks office-carried. Then being no further business before the Council-moved by Dodge 2nd by Johnson that Council stand adjourned until next regular meeting, Carried. April 27, 1897, courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts collection:

68 April 14, 1897, Arizona Daily Star: 1897

69 May 3, 1897, City Minutes: 1897 Report of Fire Committee stating the Committee on behalf of the City had accepted the Chemical Engine ordered by the City-date Oct. 9/96, and that the same had been duly filed under its direction of the Committee and found to meet all requirements of contract and that the balance after paying freight on same $1, and audit of cost chemicals $ be paid by the City of Tucson total amount $1, Moved by Russell seconded by Dodge that report be adopted as read and placed on file-carried-all members voting aye.

70 1898 Courtesy Tucson Was A Railroad Town, The Days of Steam in the Big Burg on the Main Line, by William D. Kalt III:

71 January 3, 1898, City Minutes: 1898 Councilman Burkhalter reports verbally that the Fire Committee recommended that the City employ a man look after the Chemical engine and Fire Hall and equipment moved by Johnson, seconded by Russell that report be adopted and carried out, Carried. February 7, 1898, City Minutes: Chief of the Fire Department Boleyn, addressed a communication to the City Council asking them to purchase a set of double swinging harness for the use of the Fire Department communication referred to the finance committee.

72 Courtesy TFD Annual Report 1981: 1898

73 Courtesy TFD Annual Report 1981: 1898

74 1898 July 4, 1898, courtesy Arizona Historical Society, Buehman collection, B94486:

75 Courtesy Tucson Fire Department, 1881 to 1981: 1898 Courtesy-Images of America Early Tucson, Anne I. Woosley and the Arizona Historical Society, 2008:

76 July 4, 1898, TFD 1898

77 July 4, 1898, TFD 1898 July 4, 1898, courtesy Arizona Historical Society, Buehman collection, B205191, Chemical Co. #1, Ladder Co. #1, Pioneer Hose Co. #1, Rescue Hose Co. #2.

78 1899 We haven t been able to find anything involving APPARATUS during the year 1899:

79 1900-Chemical Engine, TFD Hale, Russell Burkhalter members TVFD: 1900

80 1900 February 5, 1900, City Minutes: Planning of a fire alarm system in the City and the stationing of horses on City property for the benefit of the Tucson Volunteer Fire Department. Said Committee to report back to the City Council. Carried, all members voting aye.

81 May 16, 1900, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1900 June 30, 1900, Tucson Daily Citizen July 5, 1900, Tucson Daily Citizen:

82 July 9, 1900, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1900 July 26, 1920, Tucson Daily Citizen: August 6, 1900, City Minutes: First paid firefighter, Frank Norton Report of Fire Committee stating they had employed Frank Norton to care for fire horses at $60.00 per month read. Moved by Etchells seconded by Clark that the action of the Committee be confirmed. Carried.

83 August 1900: 1900

84 1901 May 6, 1901, City Minutes: Salaries Bills List of supplies needed by Forman H. E. Sheldon Chemical Engine No. 1 was made and on motion granted. The purchasing committee was authorized to purchase articles as required. June 10, 1901, Tucson Daily Citizen:

85 1902 We haven t been able to find anything involving APPARATUS during the year 1902:

86 Courtesy Tucson Fire Fighters Association, Centennial Magazine : 1903

87 Courtesy TFD Annual Report 1981: 1903 April 8, 1903, Tucson Daily Citizen:

88 September 1903: 1903 Undated photos of the hose wagon

89 Undated photos of the hose wagon 1903

90 Unknown date of article on hose wagon: 1903 :

91 November 1933, Tucson, Official City & County Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 11: Department of 1903 set for a picture September 9, 1903, Arizona Daily Star:

92 February 19, 1954, Arizona Daily Star: 1904 Courtesy Tucson Fire Fighters Association, Centennial Magazine : :

93 April 5, 1904, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1904 April 9, 1904, Tucson Daily Citizen: :

94 1904, courtesy The Arizona Daily Star, 1942: 1904 :

95 Courtesy TFD Annual Report 1981: 1905 :

96 Courtesy Tucson Fire Department : 1905 :

97 1905 About 1905, Courtesy Imagers of America Early Tucson, by Anne I. Woosley and the Arizona Historical Society, 2008: This is what this picture says below, we have better picture.

98 February 19, 1954, Arizona Daily Star: 1905 :

99 March 23, 1905, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1905 :

100 March 23, 1905, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1905 :

101 April 28, 1905, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1905 :

102 December 8, 1905, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1905 December 5, 1905, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1966, Tucson Daily Citizen: December 13, :

103 1906 January 1906, Arizona Historical Society, 42885, Alex McNeil, with horses Tom & Jerry: :

104 February 15, 1906, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1906 June 21, 1906, Tucson Daily Citizen: :

105 , Tucson Fire Department, 5312, Arizona Historical Society: It is believed this is the photo the previous article talked about. :

106 , Tucson Fire Department, 5312, Arizona Historical Society, in front of Carnegie Library: It is believed this is the photo the previous article talked about. :

107 January 1, 1907, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1907

108 January 1, 1907, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1907

109 1907 February 16, 1907 courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts collection:

110 July 5, 1907, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1907 June 5, 1907, Arizona Daily Star:

111 October 7, 1907, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1907

112 1908 Courtesy Tucson Fire Department : Three horse, 3re size Nott Steamer (ca. 1908) answering a call on Congress Street

113 March 10, 1908, City Meeting: 1908 The Fire Committee requested further time to investigate and report on the proposed new Fire apparatus and building and upon motion of Cooper seconded by Hutchism the meeting was ordered adjured to tomorrow evening March 12, at 7:30 p.m. March 11, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: March 13, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

114 March 12, 1908, City Meeting: 1908 New Engine, Building, Alarm system Upon motion of Partridge seconded by Martin it was ordered that the City Clerk be directed to advertise for bid for following Fire Department supplies. One third size steamer and equipment, 3000 feet 2 1/2 hose, a complete Gamwell Ten Box Fire Alarm system successful bidder to take pay for same in Fire Department 30 year 4 1/2% interest baring Bonds at par and also to purchase for cash at par enough more of said Bonds to make $25,000 the total amount of the Fire department Bond issue.

115 March 13, 1908, Arizona Daily Star: 1908

116 March 14, 1908, Arizona Daily Star: 1908

117 March 18, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1908

118 March 27, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1908

119 March 31, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1908

120 March 31, 1908, City Meeting: 1908 The report of the Fire Committee recommending the acceptance of the id of The American Fire Hose Co. Dallas Texas for certain Fire Apparatus consisting of Fire Engine, Hose, one set State Double Harness, and Gamwell Fire Alarm System as set forth in its bid, and upon the terms there in specified was read and upon motion of Martin seconded by Rasmessen the report was adopted. Resolution No. 171 Providing for the acceptance of the bid of the American Fire Hose Company to furnish delivered at Tucson Fire Supplies consisting of One Standard third size Nott High Efficiency Piston Valve System Fire Engine with extras and equipment complete, 3000 feet heavy standard first quality 2 1/2 inch four Calendared Cotton rubber lined fire hose, one set of Hale double harness and Hamer and a complete two circuit twenty box Gamwell Fire Alarm system for the sum of $14, payable in Fire Department 4 1/2 % 30 year Bonds and also providing that said Company is to accept the entire issue of $25, Fire Department 4 1/2% 30 year Bonds at par, and upon 10 days after said 00 is notified that the Bonds are signed and ready for delivery, to rebate to the City of Tucson the sum of $10, in Cash and further providing that the Mayor and Recorder be authorized to sign and agreement with said Co. and the city recorder instructed a certified copy of said Resolution to the said American Fire Hose Company, was made and upon motion of Martin seconded by Partridge the Resolution was adopted by all members voting aye.

121 May 15, 1908, City Meeting: 1908 Bonds for Steamer and Alarm system.

122 May 15, 1908, City Meeting: 1908 Bonds for Steamer and Alarm system.

123 Horse Drawn Period 1908, TFD 1908 Steam Engine In-service Date Type Make Style/Model GPM/GAL Shop# 1908 Steam Engine Nott Horse Drawn (3) 500 Dan/Dick/Mike (names) Letter 1st Assignment Comments TFD restored, see separate section on Nott Steamer

124 1908, June 1, TFD 1908, City Meeting: 1908 Herbert Drachman on behalf of the Tucson Volunteer Fire Department addressed the Council and request that the Mayor and Council and the Fire Department come to an understanding as to the ownership of the Fire Department Horses and certain fire apparatus and the matter was referred to the Fire Committee. August 1, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

125 1908, June 19, TFD 1908, Arizona Daily Star: 1908 August 16, 1908, Arizona Daily Star: August 7, 1908, Arizona Daily Star:

126 1908, July 6, TFD 1908, City Meeting: 1908 A communication from the Tucson Volunteer Fire Department signed by Herbert A. Drachman requesting the City to recognize the department ownership of certain Fire apparatus and horses & est. as follows 2 teams horses, 2 sets Harnesses, 1 Hose wagon, 1 Piano, 1 Organ, miscellaneous chairs other furniture and fixtures now in use in Volunteer Department Hall was read -also Resolution No. 175 providing that the City of Tucson, acknowledge the ownership of the above mentioned as the property of The Tucson Volunteer Fire Department and resolving further that the City of Tucson accept the offer of the T.V.F.D. to continue its alliance in the City of Tucson and under the inhabitants of paid City service in the future as in the past and to continue to pay the V.F. Dept. the monthly stipend in payment for such services and to keep and call for the horses and apparatus mentioned above an belonging to The Tucson Volunteer Fire Department and upon motion of Partridge seconded by Martin the c

127 1908, August TFD 4, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1908 August 7, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

128 1908, August TFD 15 & 17, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1908

129 1908, September TFD 25, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: 1908 October 5, 1908, City Meeting: An application b W. F. Winters for the position of Engineer for the new Steam Fire Engine was read and ordered filed.

130 1908, TFD

131 1908, Courtesy TFD Tucson Fire Department :

132 1908, 1909 January TFD 22, 1963, Tucson Daily Citizen:

133 1908, January TFD 5, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

134 , January TFD 5, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: January 11, 1909, City Meeting: See next page

135 , January TFD 11, 1909, City Meeting: It was moved by Mose Drachman seconded by Myers that the Council resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the different repots and begin with the Fire Department report. Motion Carried and so ordered After a lengthily discussion by the following motion on the proposed purchase of horses, City attorney Richey on the liability of the City in case of fire without protection Mr. Drachman mentioned the fact that $9, odd only was available for building and purchasing site for Fire House and installation of the Gamwell Alarm System and suggested the sale of City lots for the purchase of a Fire House site. Martin replied that the Fire department was already in possession of a triangular lot opposite the SP. Co. Passenger Depot the same having been dedicated for the benefit of the Fire Department by a former Council and submitted the following figures. $10, available cash with the highest estimates as follows $7, for building $1, for horses $ for harnesses $ for incidentals $ for installation of Alarm System leaving $1, reserve. Lastridge promised to have Engine in readiness for any service within two or three days and Fire Chief stating that Mr. Cameron had two horses suitable for the Fire Engine. Upon motion of Drachman seconded by Martin the entire matter in regard to putting Engine in readiness was referred to the Fire Committee with power to with. January 13, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: January 15, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

136 1908, January TFD 18, 1909, City Meeting: Chairman Partridge of the Fire Committee reported verbally as follows: 1st. The Fire Engine has been put in service in temporary quarters at the Arizona stables for the monthly rental of $30.00 the same to include quarters for the Engines 3 horses and 2 men. 2nd. That the American Fire Hose Co. has been communicated with and asked if upon a telegraphic order they would deliver to the City the necessary equipment to enable the City to use 3 horses on the new Engine it having been determined by the Fire Committee and Chief Barkley that 3 horses of fair weight would be probable and more economical that the use and dependence upon 2 horse of extraordinary weight. Motion of the recommendation of the Committee on Team and Driver for the Hook and Ladder of placing the hose carts in both ends of the City and the installation of the alarm system was deferred until next meeting.

137 1908, January TFD 18, 1909, City Meeting: The Fire Chief was asked for a list of the necessary tools such as spanners, axes, etc previously reported short and upon motion duly made and seconded Partridge and Monier was empowered to purchase same. Mr. Partridge also reported that as against $75 or $80.00 bids for equipping temporary quarters for Engine the same had been done by the department as the cost of about $ The Clerk read the following application from A. Calmes, Robert Allen, Geo. R. Dunn, Daniel Maye and W. R. for the position of Engineer of the new Fire Engine and from Chas A. Blackhorn, Ed Wassingieher, T. H. Finn, Clarence H. Bauer, J. T. Johnson, Earl Dollarhide and B. F. Finn for the position of Driver of the same. Also the petition of Nabor Cruz and Jesus J. Duste for the position of Driver of Chemical Engine #1. The Mayor appoints Daniel Maye Engineer of Steamer on 60 days trial and upon recommendation of Chief Barkley appoints Nabor Cruz Driver of Chemical Engine #1 and upon motion of Partridge seconded by Drachman the appointments were confirmed.

138 1908, January TFD 19, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

139 1908, January TFD 19, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

140 1908, February TFD 2, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: February 1, 1909, City Meeting: The Fire Committee on the recommendation for appointment as Drivers of the Fire Department were all read and ordered filed. The resignation of Alex McNeil as driver of the Hose Wagon was read and upon motion duly made and seconded the same was accepted and so ordered. The Mayor upon recommendation of the Fire Chief and Chairman of the Fire Committee appoints Earl Dollarhide Driver of the Fire Hose Wagon to take effect immediately and Harry Parker driver of Engine to take effect February 10, 1909 and upon motion duly made and seconded the appointments were confirmed and so ordered.

141 1908, February TFD 11, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: January 26, 1909, Arizona Daily Star:

142 1908, March TFD 1, 1909, City Meeting: Councilman Partridge Chairman of the Fire Committee reported unfavorably on the petition of the two Electricians for a special wire line in the city and further reported that Daniel Maye was ordered to report to the SP. Co. for service and only holding a temporary or trial position with the City recommended him as a good reliable, sober and industrious person: also that a notice had been inserted in the daily papers directing and asking the public to cooperate with the Fire Committee in the matter of turning in fire alarms by telephone. The Mayor suggested to advisability of connecting the new Jim Steamer with a water heater in the present temporary quarters to elevate the serious delay in getting up steam and after discussion the matter was referred to the Fire Committee. The Mayor stated that inasmuch as Daniel Maye was only appointed for 60 days on trial and he having given satisfactory service and having been recommended by the Fire Committee he wished to make the appointment permanent and upon motion duly made and seconded the said appointment was confirmed.

143 1908, March TFD 15, 1909, City Meeting: Councilman Partridge of the Fire Committee reported that the three horse hitch was completed with the exception of the Collars and snaps necessary and thought the same would arrive shortly and that when the same was ready for use the doors as the temporary Fire Station would need altering. That two Fire Apparatus Companies had been written to in reference to a heater for the Fire Steamer and that Mr. Russell is installing a heater now to try out and show that it is more economical and if this proves satisfactory, pipes could be laid in the new Fie House before the concrete floor is put in. That he had suggested to Mr. Brown, Superintend of the Water Department, that he get estimates on a telephone line to be run to both Pumping Plants and asked him if the oiling and painting of the Fire Plugs had been completed. Much discussion in this meeting on telephone lines from water Co to Fire House and for fire calls.

144 1908, March TFD 24, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

145 1908, March TFD 29, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: April 1 & 2, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

146 1908, April TFD 5, 1909, City Meeting: Councilman Partridge, Chairman of the Fire Committee states that the heater installed by Mr. Russell in the temporary Fire quarters works very satisfactorily, but that it is the intention of the Committee to use a different kind of a heater in the new station. That the 3 horses bought are now in use on the Engine and everything is working in good shape, and that the Fire Department as it stands today is a great credit to the City. Also reporting in to condition of the apparatus in the Church St. Station and submitted separate bids from the F. Ronstadt Co. for the repairing and painting of the Hose Wagon, Chemical Engine and Hook and Ladder Truck and upon motion duly made and seconded it was ordered that the Chemical Engine be repaired and painted and the bid of the F. Ronstadt Col thereon be accepted. April 14, 1910, Tucson Daily Citizen:

147 1908, April TFD 21, 1972, Tucson Daily Citizen:

148 1908, April TFD 26, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen April 29, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen

149 1908, May 10, TFD 1909, Minute Book, TVFD May 12, 1909, City Meeting: S. W. Purcell on behalf of the Tucson Volunteer Fire Department asked the Council to name the new Fire Steamer in honor of D. J. Boleyn the Fire Chief of the Fire Department of the City whom the only protection was the Bucket brigade and who had taken an active part in the department since its inception until the present time. Upon motion of Councilman Partridge seconded by Councilman Drachman the Clerk was instructed to notify D. J. Boleyn of the action of the Council and to procure a metal plate inscribed Jack Boleyn No. 1 the same to be placed on the new Steamer. Upon the Clerk stating that the fire Engine driver and Engineer at the Scott Street Station had a mascot which was not licensed, which said mascot accompanied the Engine on all runs and did regular volunteer fire service it was upon motion duly made and seconded, ordered that the a gratuitous Dog license be issued for Jack the Mascot.

150 1908, May 12, TFD 1910, Tucson Daily Citizen:

151 1908, May 30, TFD 1910, Tucson Daily Citizen:

152 1908, June 9, TFD 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

153 1908, June 8, TFD 1909, City Meeting: Upon the suggestion of the Mayor that insomuch as the City has control of the new Fire Station and should protect it against fire. Chief Barkley stated that the Hose Wagon and Hook & Ladder truck could be placed in the Station is soon as a telephone was installed in the Station and that he would have a man sleep their until this was done. Upon motion of Councilman Martin seconded by Councilman Myers the Building and Land Committee was instructed to complete the Fire Station and with full power to act. The resignation of Nabor Cruz Driver of the Chemical Engine was read and upon motion duly made and seconded accepted. The Mayor upon recommendation of Chief Barkley Fire Chief appoints Alex McNeil as Driver of the Chemical Engine and upon motion duly made and seconded the appointment was confirmed.

154 1908, June 22, TFD 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: July 2, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

155 1908, June 24, TFD 1909, City Meeting: Councilman Disherman as Chairman of the Fire Committee stated that the new Fire House is now occupied by the Department that the small gas heater on the Engine is a mere gas stove and that in case of a fire at a short distance there would be a delay of several minutes before steam could be had and the Engine in operation that this heater is now located on the side of the Engine is bar, that he was not in a position at present timed to recommend any particular kind of heater but thought a small for the purpose available: Also that the coal now used is poor quality being full of slate and shale and recommended the purchase of Cinder Coal which is expensive but thought it available to have the best Further stating the Daniel Maye the Engineer is on a leave of absence from the SP. Co. that he has spoken to Mr. O Leary who has been after Mr. Maye to return to work, that as an employee of the R.R. he would make from $130 to $140 per month and that if the salary was raised Mr. Maye would like to remain in the service of the City and recommended that his salary be raised from $100 to $ per month. Upon motion of Councilman Martin seconded by Councilman Jacobus the Fire Committee was instructed to look into the matter of a Steam Heater with power to act.

156 1908, June 15, TFD 1909, Arizona Daily Star:

157 1908, June 26, TFD 1909, Arizona Daily Star:

158 , 1909, TFD July 4th Parade, Traveling east on Congress between stone and Scott with Old Opera House in the background, TFD June 23, 1909, Arizona Daily Star:

159 1908, July 5 TFD 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: August 2, 1909, City Meeting: A communication from James Danseath in regard to the action of Jesus Comancho acting Chief of the Fire Department was read and after discussion was ordered filed. The application of H. V. Dollarhide for a position as Driver of the Hook and Ladder Truck and of George H. Doe for a position in the Fire Department were read and ordered filed. August 10, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

160 1908, August TFD 10, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

161 1908, September TFD 15, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: September 16, 1909, Arizona Daily Star:

162 , September TFD 1909, courtesy Arizona Historical Society, 42889:

163 1908, Fall, 1988, TFD The NOTTLINE, TFD

164 , Courtesy TFD Arizona Fireman s Association, December 1929: 1909 photos 1909 Chemical Engine, Capt. A. McNeil driving 1909 Hook and Ladder Company

165 , Courtesy TFD Arizona Fireman s Association, December 1929, also Arizona Historical Society, 44621: 1909 photos 1909 Tucson Fire Department with all equipment

166 1908, Courtesy TFD Tucson Fire Department :

167 , Courtesy TFD Tucson Fire Fighters Association, Centennial Magazine :

168 , In December TFD 2009 the Tucson Fire Department Souvenir was printed: The complete booklet is reproduced in a separate section:

169 , In December TFD 2009 the Tucson Fire Department Souvenir was printed: The complete booklet is reproduced in a separate section:

170 , In December TFD 2009 the Tucson Fire Department Souvenir was printed: The complete booklet is reproduced in a separate section:

171 , 1909 By-Laws TFD of the Tucson Volunteer Fire Department, courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts collection: Stuck inside booklet

172 , 1909, TFD Courtesy Arizona Historical Society, 44620, Banker-name of dog

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