Cleveland Fire Department (1903 Original Black & White Film)

Witness the dynamic activities of a fire department in action with this captivating black and white film from 1903! Filmed from across the street, the footage captures the bustling scene as fire personnel emerge from the fire engine house. It appears to be a drill or rehearsal, as onlookers line the street in anticipation of the arrival of three pumpers, two hook-and-ladder wagons, and four personnel wagons. Don't miss this rare glimpse into the training and readiness of early 20th-century fire departments!

Source :
Bitzer, G. W., American Mutoscope And Biograph Company, Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1903) Cleveland Fire Department. United States: American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00563592