By Justin T Mayhue

The story of firefighting in Hagerstown is almost as old as the town itself.

From the bucket brigades in 1791 to the modern fire apparatus used today, the fire department of Hagerstown has played a significant role in protecting local citizens and structures from the ravages of fire.

By highlighting the major components of the fire department, including firefighters, fire stations, and the blazes that have spread throughout the city, Firefighting in Hagerstown chronicles over two centuries of protection in Hagerstown.

This work touches on the dedication, sacrifice, and willingness to serve by the members of each fire company. With over 200 archival images, this volume highlights many rarely seen photographs, including horse-drawn equipment, firehouses, and many of Hagerstown’s most challenging fires.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Justin T. Mayhue has been a Hagerstown firefighter since 1983 and a captain since 2002. A longtime local resident, Justin serves as a fire instructor at the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute and remains active in the community. This is his first book with Arcadia and a fitting tribute to the brave professionals who have protected Hagerstown for over 200 years.