Remembering the Past
Old Cape Cod Firehouses
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Cape Cod's earliest firehouse dates back to the early 1800s. Since
then, quite a number
of stations have been built, added to, renovated, closed, sold, torn down, or
otherwise retired
from service. This features takes a look back at some of these
firehouses and there after life.
Harwich
Harwich Fire Station built c.1928. This station on Bank Street served as
Harwich Headquarters
from the inception of HFD until the new headquarters on Sisson Road was built
in 1996.
It is presently used by the Harbor Master. Photo c.2003.
Harwich Fire Station built c. 1928. 203 Bank Street. The station was
added onto several
times over the years. Addition of the roll up metal doors on the front
did not do much
for the looks of the building, but did the job. Photo c. 1990s.
Harwich Headquarters. Photo c.1977. Engine 4 was the 1976
Mack CF600 and Engine 3 was a 1953 American LaFrance.
Harwich Fire Station built c. 1928. This photo taken in early 1970s
shows much of the Harwich apparatus during an open house or
parade. Two van style ambulances c.1973, a 1964 Maxim pumper,
the 1970 Mack / Thibault Ladder, and the 1940 Buffalo Engine 4.
Harwich Fire Station built c.1928. One of the additions to the Bank
Street
station was off the rear. This c. 1960s photo shows an ambulance, the
Duck
boat, and a Boston Whaler.
Harwich Fire Station built c.1928. This great photograph of the Harwich
Fire
Department was taken about 1955. The apparatus includes a 1952 Cadillac
ambulance, 1950 Ford / Robinson 1500 gallon brush breaker, 1930s Ford
pumper, 1941 Buffalo pumper, 1949 Ford Rescue Truck, 1953 American
LaFrance pumper, 1948 Ford / Farrar city service ladder truck quad, 1950
Ford chief car, and a rescue boat.
Harwich Fire Station built c.1928. Sept 8, 1945 photo of the Bank Street
fire house. Engine 2 a 1930s Ford, Engine 3 a 1927 Maxim, and Engine 4,
a 1941 Buffalo.
Harwich Fire Station built c.1928. Sept 8, 1945 photo of the Bank Street
fire house. Engine 2 a 1930s Ford, Engine 3 a 1927 Maxim, and Engine 4,
a 1941 Buffalo.
Harwich Fire Station built c.1928. Home to Engine 1, 2, 3. Bank
Street.
Harwich Fire Station built c.1928. Home to Engine 1, 2, 3.
Brewster
Brewster Fire Station built c. 1941 on Route 6A near Route 137. Engine 2
was 1949 Ford,
Engine 1 a 1957 Ford, and Engine 3 a 1941 Buffalo. Photo c. 1970s.
Brewster Fire Station built c. 1941 on Route 6A near Route 137.
Brewster Fire Station built c. 1941 on Route 6A near Route 137.
Brewster Fire Station built c. 1941 on Route 6A near Route 137. The
older
truck is 1932 Ford pumper being replaced by 1957 Ford / Maxim pumper.
Dennis
West Dennis Fire Station built c. 1949 on Route 28. 883 Main Street
(Route 28) in
West Dennis. This station was replaced and torn down in 1999 when a new
station was
built immediately to the right of this one. Photo c. 1990s
West Dennis Fire Station built c. 1949 on Route 28. The Dennis
Headquarters
on Route 28 served 50 years. At one point, it was both the police and
fire
station.
West Dennis Fire Station built c. 1949 on Route 28. The 1951 GM rescue
truck
is parked in front of the new Dennis fire headquarters. The 1937 Ford
Engine 1
appears to be in the station.
South Dennis Fire Station built c. 1800s at 293 Main Street, South Dennis.
It
became a fire house around 1930.
South Dennis Fire Station built c. 1800s at 293 Main Street, South Dennis.
It
became a fire house around 1930 and served until approximately 1949.
South Dennis Fire Station built c. 1800s at 293 Main Street, South Dennis.
It
became a fire house around 1930. Members are shown on the 1937 Ford
Engine 1.
North Dennis Fire Station built c. 1800s on Old Bass Road. This former
school
was also converted into a fire station around 1930. It was approximately
where
the present fire station #2 is located.
Yarmouth
South Yarmouth Fire Station No.1 built c. 1950s. This addition housed
these
3 Maxims in the early 1970s.
South Yarmouth Fire Station No.1. The original fire station on the left
was built
c. 1930s. The larger addition on the right was added in the 1950s.
The old
part of the station was torn down and a new addition stands in its place
today.
South Yarmouth Fire Station No.1. The original fire station on the left
was built
c. 1930s. The larger addition on the right was added in the 1950s.
The old
part of the station was torn down and a new addition stands in its place
today.
Yarmouth Port Fire Station No.2. built c. 1950. Located on Route
6A on the
north side of town. This station was incorporated into the current
station during
a major renovation in 1989.
Yarmouth Port Fire Station No.2. built c. 1950. Located on Route
6A on the
north side of town. This station was incorporated into the current
station during
a major renovation in the 1980s.
Yarmouth Port Fire Station No. 2 built c. 1950. Engine 2 was 1953
American
LaFrance pumper.
Yarmouth Port fire station c. 1800s. The first fire station in Yarmouth
Port
was in this old school house on Route 6A about where the present fire station
is located today. This station was occupied soon after the town bought
its first
apparatus in 1931. This photo was taken c. 1930s.
Yarmouth Port fire station in the old school house.
West Yarmouth Fire Station No.3 was built in the 1950s.
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