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The second installment of Frank Sheridan's 1936 Courier-Post history of fire fighting in Camden traces the Weccacoe Fire Company, whose headquarters moved to the old City Hall lot on Federal Street, and the Mohawk, Independence and Shiffler volunteer companies.
A Philadelphia Inquirer feature of November 7, 1909 recounts Camden's fire companies from the volunteer Perseverance Fire Company of 1810 to the paid department of 1869, and describes its chiefs, equipment and houses.
Philadelphia Inquirer - March 16, 1878 Camden City Council - The annual meeting of Camden City Council was held last evening for the purpose of organizing for the years 1878-9. The votes for city and ward officers were read.
Pages 194 and 195 of the Miscellaneous Record in Chew's Camden City Directory for 1872, listing Grand Army of the Republic officers, military companies and the Camden Fire Department roster, including No. 1 engine at 409 Pine Street.
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.