Newport Beach Fire Department (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738555935)

For nearly a century, the men and women of the Newport Beach Fire Department have served their Orange County community with dedication, professionalism, and grace. Starting with a primitive hose reel and a dozen volunteers in 1911, determined Newport Beach firefighters protected the always tourism-friendly community with more dedication than equipment. In 1927, the volunteers were disbanded and a paid fire department was organized. This volume celebrates 100 years of the Newport Beach Fire Department's exemplary service by combining historical photographs with a narrative that traces the evolution of firefighting in Newport Beach from its turn-of-the-century roots to the state-of-the-art operation it is today, entrusted with protecting one of coastal California's most affluent and picturesque showcase communities.

Author: Michael J. Novak
ISBN-10: 0738555932
ISBN-13: 9780738555935
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 02/06/2008
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.42w x 0.35d