BFD Historical Resources

The Brockton Fire Museum

The Brockton Fire Museum was constructed for the purpose of preserving the proud history of fire fighting in the Brockton area.

For more information check out the Brockton Fire Museum on Facebook:
Brockton Fire Museum's Facebook Page

First Electrified Fire Station

Brockton Fire Station One is the first electrified fire station in the country that was wired by Thomas Edison.

Squad A turned 100 years old in 2009
Squad A Celebrating 100 years Watch the commemorative video

 

The Strand Theater Fire

A fire in a downtown theatre where 13 Firefighters perished.
Remembering The Strand Theater Strand Theatre Memorial

The Grover Disaster

The Grover Shoe Factory disaster was a boiler explosion, building collapse and fire that killed 58 people and injured 150. The Grover disaster led to stringent safety laws and a National Code governing the safe operation of steam boilers.
The Grover Disaster

Line of Duty Deaths in Brockton's History

Line of Duty Deaths

A Timeline of Ambulances of the Brockton Fire Department

Timeline of Ambulances

Ball and Concert Books

Portions of the history of the Brockton Fire Department have been memorialized in Ball and Concert Books. These books were given out at these events over the years. Please enjoy the scans of these books.
1935 Ball Book
1953 Ball Book
Circa 1980 Ball Book

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