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Volunteers Fight Several Fires – 1942

Posted on August 23, 2024 by jim

Article from the Cranston Herald, May 7, 1942. Headline: “Vol.s Fight Several Fires” 

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Firefighters Battle Several Fires – 1926

Posted on August 22, 2024 by jim

Article from the Cranston News, July 14, 1926.   

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Captain James A. Peck – 1930

Posted on August 22, 2024 by jim

Article from the Cranston News, December 5, 1930. According to www.findagrave.com, Capt. Peck passed away at the age of 35 on November 30, 1930.  Cause of death is unknown. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140923294/james-allen-peck

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P.T.A. Protests Lack Of Fire Alarms – 1940

Posted on August 22, 2024 by jim

Article from The Herald News, January 11, 1940.      

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Fiskeville Fairgrounds Fire – 1934

Posted on August 7, 2024 by jim

Article from the Cranston News, July 20, 1934    

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Fire Alarm Siren For Auburn Plant – 1924

Posted on August 7, 2024 by jim

Cranston City Times, May 22, 1924  

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Oak Lawn To Have Fire Hydrants – 1929

Posted on August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 by jim

Article from the Cranston News, June 26, 1929.

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Pawtuxet Fire King Band – 1927

Posted on August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 by jim

Article from the Cranston News, March 9, 1927.  

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Fiskeville Fire Company Makes Record -1927

Posted on August 7, 2024 by jim

Article from the Cranston News, August, 24, 1927.  

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Lumber Yard Fire – 1925

Posted on August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 by jim

Article from the Cranston News, February 25, 1925.

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