Throwback FDNY to the 1860’s!

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Throwback FDNY

New York City Fire Museum

65 episodes

5 days ago

The New York City Fire Museum's Throwback FDNY podcast is here to help present the extraordinary history and unique heritage of the fire department in the five boroughs. Each episode, we’ll turn a spotlight on three specific years and share a story from each that we hope brings the Fire Department’s past to life, a must for FDNY history buffs of all ages! This initiative is brought to you with help from the FDNY and the FDNY Foundation.

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Throwback FDNY to the 1860’s!

Throwback FDNY

16 minutes

1 year ago

Throwback FDNY to the 1860’s!

In this episode of Throwback FDNY...we’re revisiting stories from the 1860’s including, in 1865, when Elisha Kingsland becomes the first Chief Engineer of the new Department. Also in 1865, the Maltese cross is introduced as the symbol of the FDNY. And finally, in 1867, a military structure is introduced to the Department by General Alexander Shaler.