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Pensacola Fire Department

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The Pensacola Fire Department is the fire protection arm of the City of Pensacola. The current Fire Chief is Frank Edwards.

Pensacola Fire Department
Established 1898
Type Fire protection
Location 475 East Strong Street
Fire Chief Frank Edwards
Budget $900,000
Website [1]

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History

Volunteer era

Fire service in Pensacola dates back to 1810, when Spanish officials imported two fire engines, fifty leather buckets, hoses and nozzles from a British firm. A formal volunteer firefighting brigade was formed in 1821 when Florida was transferred to the United States.

Germania Fire Company

The Germania Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company was formed in 1870 and was headquarted at 17 East Zaragoza Street. In 1888, the Germania Company merged with two other fire companies to form the Fire Association of Pensacola, a city-run volunteer association.

Formation of paid department

Volunteers continued to be the only means of fire protection until January 1, 1898, when the city established a full-time department of paid firefighters.

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