Today in DFD history – November 16

1891
New rules were adopted stating that at fires a red flag was to be displayed to mark the location of the officer in command.  When fires occurred at night a red lantern was substituted.

1907
Driver James R. Downey L-4 died after being run over by a supply wagon.

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