People
Samuel S. Buzine
Samuel S. Buzine (1844–1917) was a founding member of Camden's first paid fire department in 1869, serving 42 years and rising to Assistant Chief Engineer.
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James Sutton
People
John W. Sutton
John W. Sutton had two distinct stints of service with the Camden Fire Department while concurrently managing and owning bars in Camden for nearly five decades.
News Articles
Death Notice of James H. Sutton
Philadelphia Inquirer death notice for James H. Sutton, who died in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 1910, brother of John W. Sutton of 28 Haddon Avenue, Camden.
Historical Accounts
Inception of the First Paid Fire Department in the US
During the Civil War, Camden purchased its first steam fire apparatus on June 4, 1864 the Independence Fire Company No. 3 purchased an Amoskeag steamer for $3250. This apparatus was a third class, single pump style with serial #92.