New England’s Fire Service Heritage: Keene Fire Department (NH)

Over the past couple of centuries or so, a number of fire companies were established to protect cities, towns, villages, and other districts throughout this region from the dangers of fire. This was a gradual process, and many times it was an action taken after a serious fire had affected the community.

As an example, the Keene, NH, Fire Department can trace its roots to at least the early 1800’s. In 1808, a group of citizens were organized as Subscribers for an Engine, and the group eventually became the Keene Engine Company.

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Keene Fire Department: History