History of the Department

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Early Fires 1875-1902 

  

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Historical Notes

Previous Fire Chief's
Princeton Fire Department of 1906
From Left policeman Lon Gough, and Fire Chief Dan Davis, Standing on the fire wagon are Bob Perry, Mat McKee, E. E. Purdy, Mr. Van Stone, Charles Cleveland, Ol Morton, Driver George Haley, Booby Jarrison and Paul Habig, Standing at the side of the wagon is Jack Trimble. To the right of the fire department is John Dickson's blacksmith shop. The horses hooked to the wagon are Fred and Mark.   

The Old Fire Station In The 100 Block North Prince Street William A Mossman
First Fire Chief 12/15/1893
This Fire Station  would be used for over 100 years.

Photo was taken in the early 1906 By Shubart's Studio

Fire Chief
George A. Mossman  
1918-21 & 1925-26
Died in the line of duty

Photo was taken around World War II

Photo was taken in the early 1900's By Shubart's Studio

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Sam Finney Fire Chief 1953
Sam worked for the city for 34 years most of them in the fire department. Sam's final two years was as Princeton' Fire Chief. Finney was replaced by Bob Jines.

Photo was taken Around World War II

Front Row: William R. White fireman, Denzil McCandless captain, William Earl Combs fireman, Orville McGillem Patoka Township fireman, Jerauld Wildt fireman, Charles Paul fire department loafer

On The Truck: Robert J. Jines captin, Claude Sanders Chief, John Speedy Patoka Township fireman, Victor Stunkel Patoka Township fireman, Jack Wilkerson fireman, Arch Frank Belcher fireman, Bruce Perry fireman.

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