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Jasper Park Volunteer Fire Brigade: A Community History

 

 

Letter from Superintendent of Jasper Park to the Dominion Parks Branch, January 19, 1915:Sir,I beg to report that at 10 p.m. on Saturday January 16th, 1915 The Police Barracks, consisting of a building leased by Mr. Moynihan, Lot. 7, Block 6, was totally destroyed by fire, the cause of which is unknown.The Chemical Engine was used, but was not as effective as might otherwise have been, owing to over-enthusiasm of some of the Volunteers, in the first place dragged the Hose from the Engine, causing some delay by breaking the Coupling. In the second place the supply of water was inadequate, there being no water service near, from which a good supply could be obtained.I am endeavoring to obtain a Water Tank from John Houlst, the tank to be kept close to the fire hall, and on occasion of fire to be filled and drawn to the scene of trouble. On examination of the Fire appliances in the Adminsistration Building, I find that the stand pipes were not fitted with Valves to which the Hose could be attached and have ordered the same from Edmonton. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servent, M. Sparks Superintendent of Jasper Park.

 

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