H istory

Rochester's first motorized Fire Engine

The Rochester Fire Department

 

[1898] Breeds Shoe Shop

[1908] The Dodge block fire

[1917] First steam fire engine

[1924] First motorized fire engine

[1934] Fire engine # 2

[ ????] Fire engine # 5

Take a nostalgic look at some rare photographs of old Rochester and some of it's earliest fire disasters, fire fighting vehicles, and the men who bravely served their community. These images give a rare insight into the history of Rochester New Hampshire and it's residents.

If you have any information about any of the pictures on this page or any stories you would like to tell, Please contact Mark Dupuis



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