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The Haileybury Fire Department had seen many fires throughout the years. There were three different fires in Haileybury's downtown before the Great Fire of 1922. The Great Fire was the department's biggest challenge and too large for them to combat.

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Haileybury Fire Department 1910
1910
Haileybury, ON

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Haileybury Fire Department from 1910.

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Haileybury Fire Wagon
1923
Haileybury, ON

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Haileybury Fire Department horse driven fire wagon.

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Haileybury Fire Brigade, pre 1922 Fire.
1904
Haileybury, ON

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The Haileybury Fire Brigade had a horse driven wagon and steam pumper in order to fight the Great Fire of 1922. Please note that the wagon was made of wood.

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Haileybury Fire Brigade outside Preston's General Store
1909
Haileybury, ON

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Haileybury Fire Brigade outside of Preston's General Store.

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Remains of Fire Engine
October, 1922
Haileybury, ON

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Remains of the Fire Engine

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Bickle Ruggles Fire Pumper
1923
Haileybury, ON

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After the Great Fire of 1922, the Fire Department received some funds and purchased a 1922 Bickle Ruggles Fire Pumper. It was the first mechanized fire pumper in Northern Ontario and is most likely the only one of its kind in existence.

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Although the Fire Department lost everything in the Great Fire, they rebuilt the Fire Hall (out of brick) and became better equipped and prepared for any future disasters.