Boston Fire Department History

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The Boston Fire Department was established around 1630.

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The first fire rules were established in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1631.

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Thatched roofs and wooden chimneys were encouraged by the first fire ordinance.

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The fire ordinance was introduced prior to the city's founding.

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The Boston fire department history can be traced to the same year as the city's founding.

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When was the Boston Fire Department founded?

The Boston Fire Department was established in 1631.

What is a fire ordinance?

A fire ordinance is a law that aims to prevent fires.

What did the first Boston fire ordinance ban?

The first fire ordinance in Boston banned thatched roofs and wooden chimneys, which were common fire hazards.

What were some fire hazards in early Boston?

Thatched roofs and wooden chimneys were common in early Boston, but they posed a high fire risk.

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Is the Boston Fire Department a new agency?

The Boston Fire Department has a long history and has been around for centuries.

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Study Notes

Boston Fire Department History

  • The Boston Fire Department's history dates back to 1631, one year after the city's founding.
  • In 1631, the first fire ordinance was established.
  • The ordinance prohibited thatched roofs and wooden chimneys within the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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