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Galt 1842 Preston 1844 Hespeler 1856
3 Communities 1 Fire Department
CAMBRIDGE 1973
2017 Marked the 175th Anniversary of Fire Fighting in Cambridge. Learn about the history of the fire department below.
The Galt Fire Company No. 1 |
On June 9th 1842 the first fire company to be established in what is now known as The Regional Municipality of Waterloo was The Galt Fire Company No. 1 |
The Preston Fire Brigade |
The Preston Fire Brigade originated in 1844, known as The Hook and Ladder Company. |
Hespeler (New Hope) Fire Fighting |
Hespeler (New Hope) fire fighting got its start in 1856 with a hand-powered pumper. |
The Cambridge Fire Department |
On January 1st 1973 the three communities amalgamated, forming what is now, The Cambridge Fire Department.
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