Salvage Corps

Salvage Corps

Salvage Corps came into existence in the 19th Century. With the growth of cities, fires and insurance, underwriters in several cities established fire fighting services to reduce losses. As municipal fire brigades became more competent in the 20th century, the private fire companies cut back their services and emphasised salvaging property after the regular firemen had done their job. The corps are described in WHILE THE FLAMES RAGED, By Emmons E. Douglass. Most were disbanded in the late 20th century including:

*Liverpool Salvage Corps
*London Salvage Corps
*New York Fire Patrol
*Underwriters Salvage Corps (Cincinnati, Ohio)


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