A new set of records is now part of THSSH Online Collections.  These documents form a new collection focused on Basking Ridge Fire Company No. 1, which was formed in 1904.

Items include old photos such as the one pictured above which shows the 1925 Firemens’ Carnival at Maple Avenue School with Fire Chief Ray Moffett (white coat).  The photo also shows future chiefs Bryce Carswell, John Pope and Frank McGuirk.   Another highlight is a department scrapbook of more than 60 pages which include newspaper clippings on fund raisers, memorable fires, and equipment.  Did you know that in 1917, the company purchased its first electric siren? Before that, they relied on the Presbyterian Church bell to rally firemen. All documents are cataloged and keyword searchable.

To access the Basking Ridge Fire Company collection, CLICK HERE.  Select a document to view the full Catalog Record. Once you open a document, you can search using your browser’s <Find> or <Find on Page> option, usually under the <…> symbol on the top menu.   Long documents have abstracts which include the page numbers for the images. Images may be magnified using the <right click><More tools><Magnify image> options.

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