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- Fire Trumpet, 1820-1870 - Firefighters used trumpets as megaphones to amplify their voices when shouting instructions during a fire. Clear directions were vital to ensure safety and to keep firefighters working efficiently as a team. Over time, trumpets took on a symbolic meaning for fire departments. Special presentation trumpets were created and awarded to honor firefighters' service or achievements.
- 1820-1870
- Collections - Artifact
Fire Trumpet, 1820-1870
Firefighters used trumpets as megaphones to amplify their voices when shouting instructions during a fire. Clear directions were vital to ensure safety and to keep firefighters working efficiently as a team. Over time, trumpets took on a symbolic meaning for fire departments. Special presentation trumpets were created and awarded to honor firefighters' service or achievements.
- Fireman, circa 1896 - The firefighter became -- and remains -- a heroic symbol of bravery and devotion to duty. This illustration features an American firefighter of the late 19th century. He wears his helmet to protect from debris and water, and he holds his fire trumpet to amplify his voice when shouting instructions during a blaze.
- circa 1896
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Fireman, circa 1896
The firefighter became -- and remains -- a heroic symbol of bravery and devotion to duty. This illustration features an American firefighter of the late 19th century. He wears his helmet to protect from debris and water, and he holds his fire trumpet to amplify his voice when shouting instructions during a blaze.
- Lithograph, "The American Fireman, Rushing to the Conflict," 1858 - The firefighter became -- and remains -- a heroic symbol of bravery and devotion to duty. Artist Louis Maurer created a series of four prints that celebrated "The American Fireman" in 1858. Maurer's scenes were based on his personal observations of volunteer firefighters at work in New York City.
- 1858
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Lithograph, "The American Fireman, Rushing to the Conflict," 1858
The firefighter became -- and remains -- a heroic symbol of bravery and devotion to duty. Artist Louis Maurer created a series of four prints that celebrated "The American Fireman" in 1858. Maurer's scenes were based on his personal observations of volunteer firefighters at work in New York City.
- Fire Trumpet, Used by Captain G. Gairns, 1887 - Firefighters used trumpets to amplify their voices when shouting instructions during a fire. Over time, trumpets took on a symbolic meaning. Special presentation trumpets were awarded to honor firefighters' service or achievements. This trumpet was given to Captain G. Gairns after he was injured, and nearly killed, in an accident while battling a fire in 1887.
- November 11, 1887
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Fire Trumpet, Used by Captain G. Gairns, 1887
Firefighters used trumpets to amplify their voices when shouting instructions during a fire. Over time, trumpets took on a symbolic meaning. Special presentation trumpets were awarded to honor firefighters' service or achievements. This trumpet was given to Captain G. Gairns after he was injured, and nearly killed, in an accident while battling a fire in 1887.
- Fire Trumpet, 1840-1900 - Firefighters used trumpets as megaphones to amplify their voices when shouting instructions during a fire. Clear directions were vital to ensure safety and to keep firefighters working efficiently as a team. Over time, trumpets took on a symbolic meaning for fire departments. Special presentation trumpets were created and awarded to honor firefighters' service or achievements.
- 1840-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Fire Trumpet, 1840-1900
Firefighters used trumpets as megaphones to amplify their voices when shouting instructions during a fire. Clear directions were vital to ensure safety and to keep firefighters working efficiently as a team. Over time, trumpets took on a symbolic meaning for fire departments. Special presentation trumpets were created and awarded to honor firefighters' service or achievements.
- Fire Trumpet, 1840-1900 - Firefighters used trumpets as megaphones to amplify their voices when shouting instructions during a fire. Clear directions were vital to ensure safety and to keep firefighters working efficiently as a team. Over time, trumpets took on a symbolic meaning for fire departments. Special presentation trumpets were created and awarded to honor firefighters' service or achievements.
- 1840-1900
- Collections - Artifact
Fire Trumpet, 1840-1900
Firefighters used trumpets as megaphones to amplify their voices when shouting instructions during a fire. Clear directions were vital to ensure safety and to keep firefighters working efficiently as a team. Over time, trumpets took on a symbolic meaning for fire departments. Special presentation trumpets were created and awarded to honor firefighters' service or achievements.