Today in DFD history – 1908
Detroit Fire became the first department in the nation to use a gasoline propelled auto as a fire apparatus.
It was a 6-cylinder Packard. Dubbed the “Flying Squadron”, it responded to box alarms staffed with 10 men. The first Flying Squadron was stationed at E. Larned at St. Antoine, Flying Squadron Engine 30.
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Building at 9353 Amity St. (formerly known as Vincennes St.) was a DPD 5th Police Precinct from 1909 to 1963. Believe that the building previously served as a horse powered fire station also known as the McCellan St. Station.
Can you confirm the use of this building prior to 1909?
Ken, I have checked the information that I have and I do not show that there was a fire station at that location.
On March 28th 2014 we changed the comment system we were using. Unfortunately it did not import
existing comments. The following are comments posted prior to the change:
Pharaoh Reigns on March 8, 2013 at 8:20 PM said:
Long live the Squad! A vital element to civilian rescue. To go without them would be comprimising civilian & public safety workers lives: undisputable. “Until you’ve put your life up for collateral for another, you don’t know what lifesaving is all about”. Lt. RM
DFDLegacy on March 10, 2013 at 7:27 AM said:
Said like a true Squadman!
Anonymous on March 10, 2014 at 8:25 AM said:
They were a vital part of the DFD way before EMS
Long live the Squad! A vital element to civilian rescue. To go without them would be comprimising civilian & public safety workers lives: undisputable. “Until you’ve put your life up for collateral for another, you don’t know what lifesaving is all about”. Lt. RM
Said like a true Squadman!
They were a vital part of the DFD way before EMS