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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 |
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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
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| The Preston Fire Brigade |
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The Preston Fire Brigade originated in 1844, known as The Hook and Ladder Company.
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| Hespeler (New Hope) Fire Fighting |
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Hespeler (New Hope) fire fighting got its start in 1856 with a hand-powered pumper.
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| The Cambridge Fire Department |
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On January 1st 1973 the three communities amalgamated, forming what is now, The Cambridge Fire Department.
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| Fire to Food Bank 365 |
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"Fire to Food Bank 365 - Cambridge" This is a regional program where the Cambridge Fire Department has joined forces with the Cambridge Self Help Food Bank where people can bring food to any fire hall 365 days of the year. The vision is to have food banks and emergency services across the country recognized as partners helping to provide vital services to those struggling in their own community.
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