How were most fire departments
originally staffed during the
1800's?
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In the period around 1800s, some early fire engines with manually operated pumps were horse-drawn, but large groups of strong men moved them around, just as depicted in the film. ... As buildings grew taller, stronger steam-powered pumps were needed. Those required fewer, but better-trained firefighters to operate.

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