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Jan 1, 1300
24 BC
Roman Emperor Augustus create fire vigiles, which were referred to as “Watchmen.” -
1631
1631- Enormous and extremely destructive fire in Boston occurred. Sparked fire regulations and rules in America. -
1648
1648- Fire wardens were assigned to New York City, which was one of the biggest steps towards fire departments in America. -
1666
1666- “The Great Fire” occurred in London, England. Insurance companies formed fire brigades, as they were called, to protect their clients from future fires. -
1736
1736- Benjamin Franklin founded the first official fire department of The United States. -
1830
1830- First official fire department rules and regulations were established in Edinburgh, Scotland.