Danbury News Times Article: The Disbandment of the Volunteer Fire Dept. (Still Image)

Danbury News Times Article: The Disbandment of the Volunteer Fire Dept.

On January 15th, 1890, the Foremen of the Washington, Kohanza, and Humane volunteer fire companies were notified by the Common Council that they were being disbanded. In addition, the Council declared that they would become a "call" company, and retain some of the members of the volunteer departments. The volunteer hose companies are asked to inform their members that as of January 17th, they are no longer in service. Finally, the companies are asked to return any equipment that is the property of the city.