French text The position of firefighter appeared only at the beginning of the eighteenth century with the invention of the hand pump. The need to train available technicians gave birth to the Gardes-Pompes. In order to be immediately recognizable; they needed a distinctive sign. First it was the corporate medal; the headdress; hat; and helmet; followed by the appearance of a uniform. The firefighter uniform is a recent creation with regards to the other bodies of the State. Like no study before; this publication presents all of the headdresses and uniforms worn by military and civilian firefighters; from their origins to the latest technological advances. For both the history buff and the collector; this book covers all aspects of the subject; with more than 700 color photographs; prints and vintage photos.
#776260 in Books 2017-01-15Original language:English 9.00 x .41 x 6.00l; #File Name: 1941052223
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great story of the lives of Wyoming "tiehacks" making railroad ...By bfelterGreat story of the lives of Wyoming "tiehacks" making railroad ties in the early 1900's; when "men were men". Covers how they worked; lived; played and survived. unfortunately the plates are lost so the book currently is no longer in print. Should be mandatory reading for gradeschool Wyoming history students.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful read!By Gem City LadyVery informative and readable; with wonderful vintage photographs. Written in an almost conversational manner. I loved it!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. My AncestryBy Albina Rae MayneThis book has my grandfather in it. He was a tie hack in the 1940s. It is also a very educational book. It trells of a lost art that provided railroad ties to the railroads. I recommend this book to anyone who is a history buff; if you can find one.
