In a Disaster: Make a Connection


On December 7th, 1736, the first organized fire department in the United States "Union Fire Company" was formed in the state of Pennsylvania by Benjamin Franklin. In a Pennsylvania Gazette article of 1733 Franklin noted how fires were being fought in Philadelphia. "Soon after it [a fire] is seen and cry'd out, the Place is crowded by active Men of different Ages, Professions and Titles who, as of one Mind and Rank, apply themselves with all Vigilance and Resolution, according to their Abilities, to the hard Work of conquering the increasing fire." Franklin suggested a "Club or Society of active Men belonging to each Fire Engine; whose Business is to attend all Fires with it whenever they happen." Visit Franklin's Philadelphia to read more about the rich history of the start of fire fighting in Pennsylvania.
Sept. 02--As Hurricane Earl makes its approach, the greatest concern is public safety both during and after the storm.
While Earl threatens to merely brush Craven County, first responders prepare for the most precarious of situations involving people and property.
"There's a wide range of things that could happen with a storm," said Township 9 Fire Chief Jonathon Gaskins.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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A firefighter was taken to a hospital after battling a fire at a Nashville home.
The South Harpeth Road house caught fire late Wednesday morning, according to the Nashville Fire Department. The home is a total loss.
The firefighter, whose name wasn't immediately released, was transported to Vanderbilt. He had minor injuries but will recover, the department said.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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A firefighter was taken to a hospital after battling a fire at a Nashville home.
The South Harpeth Road house caught fire late Wednesday morning, according to the Nashville Fire Department. The home is a total loss.
The firefighter, whose name wasn't immediately released, was transported to Vanderbilt. He had minor injuries but will recover, the department said.