Detroit Fire Department History – July 4th, Independance Day

Today in DFD history – July 4

1871

The entire Detroit Fire Department Department participated in the Independence Day Parade.

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1876

The First Firemen’s Monument erected in Elmwood Cemetery was dedicated.

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1886

Firemen were allowed 3 leave of absence days each month, however they could not take leave on July 4th.

 

 

 

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