The annual Columbia Firemen’s Muster on April 30, 2016 includes fire crews from the western United States. Columbia Fire Protection District, formed in 1849 during the Gold Rush, has an annual budget of $60,000 and ISO Rating of 2 (1 is top!) The district is considered one of the best for training firefighters, says Chief Brian Conroy, who ho donates his $500-a-month salary back to his team.
Famous pre-1900 fires in California
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