I read an old WNYF piece on the New York Fire Patrol. They had a 400 member department in the city and 10 firehouses at one time. They were several articles on the Fire Patrol in WNYF and they did have their "All Hands" update in the back of every issue. It highlighted duties, training and response. I was surprised to read that they did not respond to Queens or SI, unless special called by a chief. Does anyone know why?
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After 200 Years, the Fire Patrol's Time May Be Up (Published 2006)
New York Fire Patrol, underwritten by insurance industry, may be reaching end of its 200-year existence; patrol, which preceded Fire Department, responds to fires to salvage property and limit damage at commercial blazes; insurance industry is questioning whether efforts result in meaningful...
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Insurance Patrol: 1913
"Auto Insurance Patrol" circa 1913 in New York City. 5x7 glass negative, George Grantham Bain Collection. What are they driving?
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