Modern Weapons for Fighting Fires, New York City
The shipping and water-front buildings are safeguarded by a fleet of nine fireboats, which for speed and power are unequaled. When called upon, these boats can throw from sixteen to twenty-f... Read allThe shipping and water-front buildings are safeguarded by a fleet of nine fireboats, which for speed and power are unequaled. When called upon, these boats can throw from sixteen to twenty-five powerful streams. The high, pressure system installed has been wonderfully successful.... Read allThe shipping and water-front buildings are safeguarded by a fleet of nine fireboats, which for speed and power are unequaled. When called upon, these boats can throw from sixteen to twenty-five powerful streams. The high, pressure system installed has been wonderfully successful. Pumping stations have been built in the downtown district, where the turning in of an ala... Read all