Tucson Fire Department 1908 Nott Steamer, 4th Edition

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1 Tucson Fire Department, 4th Edition

2 Courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts & Battalion Chief James E. Roberts:

3 Courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts & Battalion Chief James E. Roberts:

4 Courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts & Battalion Chief James E. Roberts:

5 Courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts & Battalion Chief James E. Roberts:

6 Courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts & Battalion Chief James E. Roberts:

7 Courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts & Battalion Chief James E. Roberts:

8 Courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts & Battalion Chief James E. Roberts:

9 Courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts & Battalion Chief James E. Roberts:

10 Courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts & Battalion Chief James E. Roberts:

11 Courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts & Battalion Chief James E. Roberts:

12 Courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts & Battalion Chief James E. Roberts:

13 March 10, 1908, City Meeting: The Fire Committee requested further time to investigate and report on the proposed new Fire apparatus and building and upon motion of Cooper seconded by Hutchism the meeting was ordered adjured to tomorrow evening March 12, at 7:30 p.m.

March 12, 1908, City Meeting: New Engine, Building, Alarm system Upon motion of Partridge seconded by Martin it was ordered that the City Clerk be directed to advertise for bid for following Fire

14 March 12, 1908, City Meeting: New Engine, Building, Alarm system Upon motion of Partridge seconded by Martin it was ordered that the City Clerk be directed to advertise for bid for following Fire Department supplies. One third size steamer and equipment, 3000 feet 2 1/2 hose, a complete Gamwell Ten Box Fire Alarm system successful bidder to take pay for same in Fire Department 30 year 4 1/2% interest baring Bonds at par and also to purchase for cash at par enough more of said Bonds to make $25,000 the total amount of the Fire department Bond issue.

15 March 27, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

16 March 31, 1908, City Meeting: The report of the Fire Committee recommending the acceptance of the id of The American Fire Hose Co. Dallas Texas for certain Fire Apparatus consisting of Fire Engine, Hose, one set State Double Harness, and Gamwell Fire Alarm System as set forth in its bid, and upon the terms there in specified was read and upon motion of Martin seconded by Rasmessen the report was adopted. Resolution No. 171 Providing for the acceptance of the bid of the American Fire Hose Company to furnish delivered at Tucson Fire Supplies consisting of One Standard third size Nott High Efficiency Piston Valve System Fire Engine with extras and equipment complete, 3000 feet heavy standard first quality 2 1/2 inch four Calendared Cotton rubber lined fire hose, one set of Hale double harness and Hamer and a complete two circuit twenty box Gamwell Fire Alarm system for the sum of $14, payable in Fire Department 4 1/2 % 30 year Bonds and also providing that said Company is to accept the entire issue of $25, Fire Department 4 1/2% 30 year Bonds at par, and upon 10 days after said 00 is notified that the Bonds are signed and ready for delivery, to rebate to the City of Tucson the sum of $10, in Cash and further providing that the Mayor and Recorder be authorized to sign and agreement with said Co. and the city recorder instructed a certified copy of said Resolution to the said American Fire Hose Company, was made and upon motion of Martin seconded by Partridge the Resolution was adopted by all members voting aye.

17 March 31, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

18 May 15, 1908, City Meeting: Bonds for Steamer and Alarm system.

19 May 15, 1908, City Meeting: Bonds for Steamer and Alarm system.

20 August 1, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: August 4, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: August 15, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

21 August 17, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen: September 25, 1908, Tucson Daily Citizen:

22 Courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts & Battalion Chief James E. Roberts: The following were found inside the Nott brochure and were almost impossible to read. Have restored them as best we can.

January 11, 1909, City Meeting: It was moved by Mose Drachman seconded by Myers that the Council resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the different repots and begin with the Fire

Motion Carried and so ordered After a lengthily discussion by the following motion on the proposed purchase of horses, City attorney Richey on the liability of the City in case of fire without

23 January 11, 1909, City Meeting: It was moved by Mose Drachman seconded by Myers that the Council resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the different repots and begin with the Fire Department report. Motion Carried and so ordered After a lengthily discussion by the following motion on the proposed purchase of horses, City attorney Richey on the liability of the City in case of fire without protection Mr. Drachman mentioned the fact that $9, odd only was available for building and purchasing site for Fire House and installation of the Gamwell Alarm System and suggested the sale of City lots for the purchase of a Fire House site. Martin replied that the Fire department was already in possession of a triangular lot opposite the SP. Co. Passenger Depot the same having been dedicated for the benefit of the Fire Department by a former Council and submitted the following figures. $10, available cash with the highest estimates as follows $7, for building $1, for horses $ for harnesses $ for incidentals $ for installation of Alarm System leaving $1, reserve. Lastridge promised to have Engine in readiness for any service within two or three days and Fire Chief stating that Mr. Cameron had two horses suitable for the Fire Engine. Upon motion of Drachman seconded by Martin the entire matter in regard to putting Engine in readiness was referred to the Fire Committee with power to with.

24 January 13, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: January 15, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

25 January 18, 1909, City Meeting: Chairman Partridge of the Fire Committee reported verbally as follows: 1st. The Fire Engine has been put in service in temporary quarters at the Arizona stables for the monthly rental of $30.00 the same to include quarters for the Engines 3 horses and 2 men. 2nd. That the American Fire Hose Co. has been communicated with and asked if upon a telegraphic order they would deliver to the City the necessary equipment to enable the City to use 3 horses on the new Engine it having been determined by the Fire Committee and Chief Barkley that 3 horses of fair weight would be probable and more economical that the use and dependence upon 2 horses

January 18, 1909, City Meeting: The Fire Chief was asked for a list of the necessary tools such as spanners, axes, etc previously reported short and upon motion duly made and seconded Partridge and

26 January 18, 1909, City Meeting: The Fire Chief was asked for a list of the necessary tools such as spanners, axes, etc previously reported short and upon motion duly made and seconded Partridge and Monier was empowered to purchase same. Mr. Partridge also reported that as against $75 or $80.00 bids for equipping temporary quarters for Engine the same had been done by the department as the cost of about $ The Clerk read the following application from A. Calmes, Robert Allen, Geo. R. Dunn, Daniel Maye and W. R. for the position of Engineer of the new Fire Engine and from Chas A. Blackhorn, Ed Wassingieher, T. H. Finn, Clarence H. Bauer, J. T. Johnson, Earl Dollarhide and B. F. Finn for the position of Driver of the same. Also the petition of Nabor Cruz and Jesus J. Duste for the position of Driver of Chemical Engine #1. The Mayor appoints Daniel Maye Engineer of Steamer on 60 days trial and upon recommendation of Chief Barkley appoints Nabor Cruz Driver of Chemical Engine #1 and upon motion of Partridge seconded by Drachman the appointments were confirmed.

27 January 19, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

28 February 11, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

March 1, 1909, City Meeting: The Mayor suggested to advisability of connecting the new Jim Steamer with a water heater in the present temporary quarters to elevate the serious delay in getting up

March 15, 1909, City Meeting: Coun- cilman Partridge of the Fire Committee reported that the three horse hitch was completed with the exception of the Collars and snaps necessary and thought the same

29 March 1, 1909, City Meeting: The Mayor suggested to advisability of connecting the new Jim Steamer with a water heater in the present temporary quarters to elevate the serious delay in getting up steam and after discussion the matter was referred to the Fire Committee. March 15, 1909, City Meeting: Coun- cilman Partridge of the Fire Committee reported that the three horse hitch was completed with the exception of the Collars and snaps necessary and thought the same would arrive shortly and that when the same was ready for use the doors as the temporary Fire Station would need altering. That two Fire Apparatus Companies had been written to in reference to a heater for the Fire Steamer and that Mr. Russell is installing a heater now to try out and show that it is more economical and if this proves satisfactory, pipes could be laid in the new Fie House before the concrete floor is put in. That he had suggested to Mr. Brown, Superintend of the Water Department, that he get estimates on a telephone line to be run to both Pumping Plants and asked him if the oiling and painting of the Fire Plugs had been completed.

30 March 24, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

31 March 29, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: April 1 & 2, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

32 April 5, 1909, City Meeting: Councilman Partridge, Chairman of the Fire Committee states that the heater installed by Mr. Russell in the temporary Fire quarters works very satisfactorily, but that it is the intention of the Committee to use a different kind of a heater in the new station. That the 3 horses bought are now in use on the Engine and everything is working in good shape, and that the Fire Department as it stands today is a great credit to the City. Also reporting in to condition of the apparatus in the Church St. Station and submitted separate bids from the F. Ronstadt Co. for the repairing and painting of the Hose Wagon, Chemical Engine and Hook and Ladder Truck and upon motion duly made and seconded it was ordered that the Chemical Engine be repaired and painted and the bid of the F. Ronstadt Col thereon be accepted.

33 April 26, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: May 10, 1909, Minute Book, TVFD -

May 12, 1909, City Meeting: S. W. Purcell on behalf of the Tucson Volunteer Fire Department asked the Council to name the new Fire Steamer in honor of D. J.

34 May 12, 1909, City Meeting: S. W. Purcell on behalf of the Tucson Volunteer Fire Department asked the Council to name the new Fire Steamer in honor of D. J. Boleyn the Fire Chief of the Fire Department of the City whom the only protection was the Bucket brigade and who had taken an active part in the department since its inception until the present time. Upon motion of Councilman Partridge seconded by Councilman Drachman the Clerk was instructed to notify D. J. Boleyn of the action of the Council and to procure a metal plate inscribed Jack Boleyn No. 1 the same to be placed on the new Steamer. Upon the Clerk stating that the fire Engine driver and Engineer at the Scott Street Station had a mascot which was not licensed, which said mascot accompanied the Engine on all runs and did regular volunteer fire service it was upon motion duly made and seconded, ordered that the a gratuitous Dog license be issued for Jack the Mascot.

35 June 22, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen:

June 24, 1909, City Meeting: Councilman Disherman as Chairman of the Fire Committee stated that the new Fire House is now occupied by the Department that the small gas heater on the Engine is a mere

36 June 24, 1909, City Meeting: Councilman Disherman as Chairman of the Fire Committee stated that the new Fire House is now occupied by the Department that the small gas heater on the Engine is a mere gas stove and that in case of a fire at a short distance there would be a delay of several minutes before steam could be had and the Engine in operation that this heater is now located on the side of the Engine is bar, that he was not in a position at present timed to recommend any particular kind of heater but thought a small for the purpose available: Also that the coal now used is poor quality being full of slate and shale and recommended the purchase of Cinder Coal which is expensive but thought it available to have the best Further stating the Daniel Maye the Engineer is on a leave of absence from the SP. Co. that he has spoken to Mr. O Leary who has been after Mr. Maye to return to work, that as an employee of the R.R. he would make from $130 to $140 per month and that if the salary was raised Mr. Maye would like to remain in the service of the City and recommended that his salary be raised from $100 to $ per month. Upon motion of Councilman Martin seconded by Councilman Jacobus the Fire Committee was instructed to look into the matter of a Steam Heater with power to act.

of the Fire Committee reported that the stalls in the Fire House had been renewed

37 1909, July 4th Parade, Traveling east on Congress between stone and Scott with Old Opera House in the background, TFD November 1, 1909, City Meeting: Chairman Disherman of the Fire Committee reported that the stalls in the Fire House had been renewed also that the name place and patch for the Engine had arrived and been placed on the engine.

38 July 1, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: September 15, 1909, Tucson Daily Citizen: April 14, 1910, Tucson Daily Citizen:

39 1909, Courtesy Arizona Historical Society, 44620, Banker-name of dog

40 May 12, 1910, Tucson Daily Citizen:

41 May 30, 1910, Tucson Daily Citizen:

42 December 7, 1913, Tucson Daily Citizen: August 18, 1914, Tucson Daily Citizen:

43 Courtesy Tucson Fire Department Souvenir, December 1929: 1890 & 1909 photos

44 No caption on photo, courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts collection:

45 Unknown date:

46 Unknown date, Courtesy Arizona Historical Society, B200, 327 Buehman collection. & 44621

47 Courtesy Arizona Historical Society, July 4th 1911, first photo 99697, second photo may be same parade, 99698, PC 081 McNeil.

48 October 2, 1916, City Meeting:

49 NOTT October 3, 1916, Tucson Daily Citizen: October 5, 1916, Tucson Daily Citizen:

50 NOTT October December 3, 12, 1916, 1920, Tucson Tucson Daily Daily Citizen: Citizen: August 26, 1921, Tucson Daily Citizen: October 5, 1916, Tucson Daily Citizen: December 19, 1920, Tucson Daily Citizen:

51 NOTT October 3, 1, 1916, 1922, Tucson Daily Citizen: October 5, 1916, Tucson Daily Citizen:

52 Unknown Date, courtesy TFD

53 December 3, 1923, City Meeting: Sale of Steamer

54 June 2 & 3, 1924, TFD

55 1930 The Journal of Arizona History, Volume 13, Autumn 1972, Number 3, Arizona s Smoke Eaters, compiled by Heather S. Hatch, pages Nott in Opera House at 49 East Congress Street 1930 Steamer front of

56 August 13, 1931:

Francis, unknown, Don Eiter, Link, Link, Link, Harold

57 Have no information on this photo at all but think it is the Nott being worked on, TFD Left to right Chili Francis, unknown, Don Eiter, Link, Link, Link, Harold Mickola Unknown Date courtesy Chief Roberts Collection:

58 November 3, 1936, TFD

59 October 12, 1949, courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts collection:

60 October 14, 1949, courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts collection:

61 1953:

62 February 14, 1954, Arizona Daily Star: October 4, 1954, Tucson Daily Citizen:

63 March 1, 1957, TFD Pitchers Cleveland Indians

64 May 8, 1957, Tucson Daily Citizen: Note the name of the Nott apparatus, Jack Bolen, named for the first Chief. The name is usually spelled Boleyn.

65 April 20, 1961, Unknown:

66 Courtesy Tucson Fire Fighters Association, Centennial Magazine : January 1961

67 1961, Nott Steamer, , courtesy Arizona Historical Society, 28911:

68 January 22, 1963, Tucson Daily Citizen:

69 November 16, 1964

70 Courtesy Chief Joseph A. Roberts & Battalion Chief James E. Roberts: Unknown Date

71 Arizona Daily Star, June 22, 1968

72 April 21, 1972, Tucson Daily Citizen: Note the name of the apparatus Jack Bolen named after first Chief, whose spelling is usually Boleyn:

73 October 11, 1973, Tucson Daily Citizen:

74 September 23, 1977, TFD

75 September 27, 1977, TFD

76 October 18, 1977, TFD

77 March 24, 1978, TFD

78 February 16, 1981, TFD

79 March 11, 1981, TFD

80 March 24, 1981, TFD

81 May 29, 1981, TFD

82 May 29, 1981, TFD

83 June 1981, TFD Fire Fair:

84 June 7, 1981, TFD slide dated June 7 for development by Duane Stutz: Unknown TFD date,

85 April 23, 1981, TFD-Nott Steamer:

86 Unknown date, photos from Robert A. Bob LeBaron collection

87 April 15, 1982, TFD -Pima County Fair:

88 March 3, 1983, Arizona Daily Star:

89 TFD Hot Line, Vol. 3 No. 2 June 1983

90 March 3, 1983, Rodeo Parade, TFD

91 March 3, 1983, Rodeo Parade, TFD

92 TFD Believed to be 1983 Hose Cart Competition, Tombstone, Arizona, Manion, Holmes, Conahay, Miller:

93 Undated, TFD

94 Undated, TFD

95 March 3, 1983, Envelope marked Pictures of Steamer, also dated 1985, TFD Pete Daniels Pete Daniels Jim McDerment Pete Daniels & Jim McDerment Jim McDerment Jim McDerment

96 March 3, 1983, Envelope marked Pictures of Steamer, also dated 1985, TFD Jim McDerment Jim McDerment & Pete Daniels Jim McDerment & Pete Daniels Jim McDerment & Pete Daniels Jim McDerment & Pete Daniels Jim McDerment & Pete Daniels

97 March 3, 1983, Envelope marked Pictures of Steamer, also dated 1985, TFD Jim McDerment & Pete Daniels Jim McDerment & Pete Daniels Jim McDerment & Pete Daniels Jim McDerment & Pete Daniels Jim McDerment & Pete Daniels Pete Daniels

98 March 3, 1983, Envelope marked Pictures of Steamer, also dated 1985, TFD Pete Daniels Pete Daniels Pete Daniels

99 TFD Hot Line, Vol. 4 No Unknown Date, TFD

100 March 1984, Nott Steamer at Rodeo Parade, TFD

101 March 1984, Nott Steamer at Rodeo Parade, TFD

102 Nott Steamer March 1984, Nott Steamer at Rodeo Parade, TFD

103 October, 1984, TFD Fire Prevention activities, Chief Moreno/Randy Ogden-Paramedic of the Year Award, TFD

104 May 1, 1986, Work on Nott Steamer, Daniels and crew, TFD Pete Daniels Pete Daniels Pete Daniels Todd Vossler Ted Geare Gerry Bates

105 May 1, 1986, Work on Nott Steamer, Daniels and crew, TFD Gerry Bates Gerry Bates & Ted Geare Mark Hart

106 TFD Hot Line, Vol. 6 No. 1 July 1986

107 TFD Hot Line, Vol. 6 No. 1 July 1986 Unknown, TFD

108 February 24, 1988, Tucson Daily Citizen:

109 February 24, 1988, Tucson Daily Citizen:

110 February 26, 1988, Arizona Daily Star:

111 We think this is 1988 parade, TFD

112 We think this is 1988 parade, TFD

113 We think this is 1988 parade, TFD

114 We think this is 1988 parade, TFD

115 We think this is 1988 dedication, TFD

116 We think this is 1988 dedication, TFD

117 We think this is 1988 dedication, TFD

118 We think this is 1988 dedication, TFD

119 TFD Hot Line, Vol. 1 No. 2 July1988

120 About 1988, TFD

121 About 1988, TFD

122 Courtesy TFD Annual Report 1988: Unknown, TFD

123 Courtesy Tucson Fire Department :

124 September 28, 1988, TFD

125 Fall, 1988, The NOTTLINE, TFD

126 Fall, 1988, The NOTTLINE, TFD

127 Fall, 1988, The NOTTLINE, TFD

128 Fall, 1988, The NOTTLINE, TFD

129 Unknown, TFD

130 Unknown, TFD

131 Unknown, TFD

132 Unknown, TFD

133 Unknown, TFD

134 Unknown, TFD

135 Unknown, TFD

136 Courtesy

137 Courtesy Tucson Fire Department :

138 TFD Year Book

139 TFD Year Book

140 June 18, 1997, Arizona Daily Star:

141 June 18, 1997, Arizona Daily Star:

142 June 18, 1997, Arizona Daily Star: Part of article missing

143 Unknown date, about 1998:

144 Courtesy By Lance and Erin Willett, February 21, 2008 at the Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ 1997, TFD

145 August, September, 2009, 1928 Ahrens Fox Restoration Committee:

146 August, September, 2009, 1928 Ahrens Fox Restoration Committee:

147 August, September, October, 2009, 1928 Ahrens Fox Restoration Committee:

148 August, September, October, 2009, 1928 Ahrens Fox Restoration Committee:

149 October, November, 2009, 1928 Ahrens Fox Restoration Committee:

150 October, November, 2009, 1928 Ahrens Fox Restoration Committee:

151 October, November, 2009, 1928 Ahrens Fox Restoration Committee:

152 October, November, 2009, 1928 Ahrens Fox Restoration Committee:

153 October, November, 2009, 1928 Ahrens Fox Restoration Committee:

154 October, November, December, 2009, 1928 Ahrens Fox Restoration Committee:

155 October, November, 2009, 1928 Ahrens Fox Restoration Committee:

156 October, November, December, 2009, 1928 Ahrens Fox Restoration Committee:

157 Nott Steamer 10/20/2011, Al Ring visiting Central Station. Al took first photo Roger S. Tamietti to others.

158 6/15/2012,

159 6/15/2012,

160 June 2013 GTFF-E-Newsletter:

161 June 2013 GTFF-E-Newsletter:

162 June 2013 GTFF-E-Newsletter:

163 June 2013 GTFF-E-Newsletter:

164 January 15, 2016, courtesy Bob Ring

165 January 15, 2016, courtesy Bob Ring

166 January 15, 2016, courtesy Bob Ring

167 January 15, 2016, courtesy Bob Ring

168 January 15, 2016, courtesy Bob Ring

Greater Tucson Fire Foundation Thank you for taking an interest in Tucson Fire Department history This is one of many sections that contain information, documents, letters, newspaper articles,

169 Greater Tucson Fire Foundation Thank you for taking an interest in Tucson Fire Department history This is one of many sections that contain information, documents, letters, newspaper articles, pictures, etc. They have been collected and arranged in chronological order or by a subject. These items were collected, organized and entered into a computerized database by Dave Ridings Retired Assistant Chief Tucson Fire Department, Al Ring friend of the department, Greater Tucson Fire Foundation and with the help of many friends and fellow firefighters. All graphics have been improved to make the resolution as good as possible, but the reader should remember that many came from copies of old newspaper articles. This also applies to other items such as documents, letters, etc. Credit to the source of the documents, photos, etc. is provided whenever it was available. We realize that many items are not identified and regret that we weren t able to provide this information. As far as the newspaper articles that are not identified, 99% of them would have to be from one of three possible sources. The Arizona Daily Star, The Tucson Citizen and the Tucson Daily Citizen, for which we want to give a special thanks. Please use this information as a reference tool only. If the reader uses any of the information for any purpose other than a reference tool, they should get permission from the source. Should the reader have additional information on the above subject we would appreciate you sharing it with us. Please see the names and contact information on the 1st. TFD Archives page right below this paragraph.

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