A Quiz About Firefighters: Uncover the Real Heroes Behind the Flames
Who established the earliest known fire department, and where was it based?
Correct Incorrect The first known fire brigade was created in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by none other than Benjamin Franklin. After a fire in 1720 started on a ship and quickly spread to the nearby wharf, damaging three homes, Franklin recognized the need for a team equipped with the skills and resources to combat fires more efficiently. His group, called Benjamin Franklin’s Bucket Brigade, required each member to bring six water buckets, and they held monthly meetings to improve firefighting techniques.