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1870 Gould Steamer Purchased by the Rescue Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1 for $5,000, the city's first steam fire engine was a hand-drawn second-size Gould steam fire engine with a capacity of 600 GPM. The apparatus was hand-drawn until 1879, upon which time horses were purchased by the city for the apparatus. The engine was also periodically pulled by horses for events such as parades. Additionally, a hand-drawn hose reel accompanied the steam engine to fires. The steamer was in reserve status by the 1890s and the city acquired a new steamer in 1905. Below is a drawing of a Gould steamer that appeared on the certificate of membership of the Rescue Company. See more history on this page. This page was last updated on 03/09/13 07:45:09 PM