Fort Wayne veterans recount early fire service days
Fort Wayne veterans of the Northeastern Indiana Volunteer Firemen's association gather to recount the city’s firefighting when it was a village. Seventy five veterans, many over eighty five, will march in the parade with members from Anthony Wayne and other companies. The Fort Wayne Fire Department and Fort Wayne Electric Works volunteers lead planning for a modern system. Oldest member Henry Hettwinkie, 95, recalls early year events with vivid detail.
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Fort Wayne Volunteers and Fire Dept Heritage Records
Long 19th century history of the Fort Wayne volunteer fire companies led by The Hopoose and others, detailing member lists, early engines, parades, and the evolution of fire stations No. 1 through No. 7. notes on surviving members, pension fund, reunions, and city municipal efforts to modernize gear and housing from 1840s to 1890s.
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