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The Boston Fire Department was established around 1630.
The Boston Fire Department was established around 1630.
False (B)
The first fire rules were established in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1631.
The first fire rules were established in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1631.
True (A)
Thatched roofs and wooden chimneys were encouraged by the first fire ordinance.
Thatched roofs and wooden chimneys were encouraged by the first fire ordinance.
False (B)
The fire ordinance was introduced prior to the city's founding.
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.
The Boston fire department history can be traced to the same year as the city's founding.
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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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Explore the rich history of the Boston Fire Department, established in 1631. Discover the early fire ordinances that shaped fire safety, including the bans on thatched roofs and wooden chimneys. This quiz covers key historical facts and developments from its inception.
