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Nashville Fire Department

The city’s first fire-fighting force of volunteers was formed in May 1807. The first paid Dept. was organized on July 29, 1860, with J. S. Dashiell as chief. Three horse-drawn steam engines were bought. A telegraph alarm system was installed in 1875. Chief A. A. Rozetta used the first auto Nov. 21, 1910. First gasoline driven engines were used Sept. 1912.

Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County

Marker reads the same on both sides.

Other Information: Nashville Fire Department

Marker Name: Nashville Fire Department Marker Location: Roadside Type of Marker: Other Marker Number: 36 Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County

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