Stockton Fire Department Historical Society

Stockton Fire Department Historical Society Since 1850, the Stockton Fire Department has had a rich tradition of fighting fire, providing service, and protecting the citizens of Stockton, California.

Stockton Fire History. The Stockton Fire Department was organized on June 26th, 1850, and is one of the oldest fire departments on the west coast. The City of Stockton has grown vastly, and the department has been challenged to progress over the years while still retaining one of the most important characteristics in the fire service: Tradition. This page covers a selection of historicall

y relevant fires, apparatus, personnel, community service, and other recounts of the evolution of the department. Each post includes an image and description of an important moment in the history of the Stockton Fire Department.

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On January 15, 1888, the Stockton Fire Department celebrated its inauguration as a Professional Fire Department under th...
01/15/2022

On January 15, 1888, the Stockton Fire Department celebrated its inauguration as a Professional Fire Department under the command of Chief Michael McCann and Assistant Chief M. Dan Murphy.
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