The History and Meaning Behind Firefighter Patches

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Firefighters, both paid and volunteer, have a long history of bravery in the United States. The earliest organized firefighting systems were established during colonial times. By the late 1700s and early 1800s, what began as a loose, community-based organization in the 1600s evolved into a structured volunteer system. In 1853, Columbus, Ohio, became home to […]