Picture Exploration - Copper Country Firefighters History Museum

Learn about historic firefighting equipment and how it was used

Explore the photos below to learn about equipment firemen have used thoughtout history.
 
Cart with two large wheels. Hoses were transported in carts like this.
Hoses were transported in carts like this.

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Two small beds with a firepole between them
This is where firefighters stayed in the fire station. They had small beds and the firepole was nearby in case there was a fire.

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A large circular mat, that would be used to escape a fire
This is the mat that people would jump onto if they had to escape a fire out of a window. Do you think it would be a soft landing?

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A bucket that was used in a bucket brigade
This is a bucket that was used in a bucket brigade. Notice the rounded bottom that allowed water to be thrown further.

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This is a smoke mask that allowed firefighters to go into buildings
This is a smoke mask that allowed firefighters to go into buildings and not breath in a bunch of smoke.

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Hoses and nozzle attachments
These are some of the hoses and nozzle attachments firefighters used.

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Table of historic fire extinguishers
These are fire extinguishers that were once used. Think about fire extinguishers you see today? How are they different?

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Last updated: January 10, 2025

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