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The book explores the rich history of firematic contests among volunteer firefighters in New York State, highlighting their evolution from informal races and conflicts to organized competitions. It details the establishment of the New York State Volunteer Firemen's Parade and Drill Team Captain's Association and showcases over 350 teams from more than 260 fire districts. The narrative captures the transformation of these contests, emphasizing advancements in speed and technique over the past 200 years, making it a unique celebration of firefighting culture.
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Chariots of Firefighters, Michael Heller
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Chariots of Firefighters
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Heller
- Publisher
- Michael P Heller
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 326
- ISBN13
- 9780578023588
- Category
- History
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- The book explores the rich history of firematic contests among volunteer firefighters in New York State, highlighting their evolution from informal races and conflicts to organized competitions. It details the establishment of the New York State Volunteer Firemen's Parade and Drill Team Captain's Association and showcases over 350 teams from more than 260 fire districts. The narrative captures the transformation of these contests, emphasizing advancements in speed and technique over the past 200 years, making it a unique celebration of firefighting culture.