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In 1879, a volunteer fire company of 15 men was organized in the Longwood area because the residents in the area felt that this section had such a large amount of unprotected property. This company was housed in the Longwood Club stable by permission of Dr. William Lawrence and became Hose Company 3. After 1 year's service, the Board of Engineers recommended that $400 be allocated to pay the men and make them a permanent addition to the department.
The next year saw this volunteer band becoming permanent as Hose Company 3 was housed in a shed alongside the Longwood Club stable on Carlton Street. Soon it was decided to make this company a chemical engine company, and in 1882 a chemical engine was bought and placed into the old wooden shed. There was much concern about the safety of the older building. Two options included building another building or renting the brick club stable building and fitting it up for fire use.
Started in 1879 in the Longwood Club.
Built in 1892 at what is now the Devotion Playground.
Built in 1870 at the junction of Washington St. and Boylston St.
Built in 1844 on Washington St.
Built in 1890 on Boylston St. and Pound Ln.
Built in 1898 in Washington Sq.