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Cranston Fire Station No. 3 – 1927

Posted on April 4, 2024January 24, 2025 by jim

Cranston Fire Station No. 3 officially opened on February 16, 1927.  Cranston News February 16, 1927

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Edgewood, R. I. Fire Company New Pulmotor – 1926

Posted on April 4, 2024 by jim

Article from The Cranston News, July 28, 1926.    

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Edgewood Fire Company New Engine – 1925

Posted on April 4, 2024 by jim

Article from The Cranston News, May 20, 1925.    

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Cranston Permanent Fire Department Proposal – 1942

Posted on April 3, 2024 by jim

Article from The Cranston Herald, January 15, 1942.    

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Cranston Fire Department Fire Truck Accident – 1924

Posted on April 3, 2024April 14, 2024 by jim

     On Friday, July 11, 1924, Cranston’s hook & ladder truck  was responding to an alarm when it was involved in an accident at the intersection of Park Ave. and Cranston St. in Knightsville.  There were no serious injuries, but the truck sustained considerable damage.  The truck was repaired and placed back in service. …

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Cranston Firemen Condemn Fire Fighting Methods – 1924

Posted on April 3, 2024 by jim

Article from The Cranston News, February 6, 1924.  Click on image to enlarge. 

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Cranston Fire Department – 1933

Posted on April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 by jim

Article from The Cranston News, August 11, 1933. 

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Oak Lawn Fire Company New Engine – 1935

Posted on April 3, 2024 by jim

From The Cranston News, August 16, 1935.

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Cranston Fire Department First Hook & Ladder Truck

Posted on April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 by jim

Click on images to enlarge.       Article from The Cranston News, July 28, 1926.  

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Vintage Cranston Fire Department Badges

Posted on April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 by jim
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