They would take turns patrolling the streets, sun down to sun up, watching for any signs of fire. Upon spotting a fire, they would create a loud racket by swinging their rattles, and run for the buckets. Everyone was expected to come out and help. The British maintained the fire regulations of the Dutch when they took over in 1664 and renamed the city New York...
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The British maintained the fire regulations of the Dutch when they took over in 1664 and renamed the city New York.. Buckets remained the sole means of getting water on a fire until 1731. New York imported its first two fire engines from Richard Newsham of England in 1731 They were made of wood with a pump that was operated in a see-saw fashion...
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