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Founding of the Municipal Fire Brigade
- When
- 1824
- Where
- Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Town Council established the first municipal fire brigade in Britain in 1824, appointing James Braidwood as Master of Engines.
James Braidwood was appointed Master of Fire Engines at age 24. The Town Council formed a permanent fire brigade, the first municipal fire service in Britain. Braidwood, born in Edinburgh, began his career there, establishing principles of fire-fighting that are still applied today.
Sources
- James Braidwood Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
- Great Fire of Edinburgh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-07
- Edinburgh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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