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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John J. Brown
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.