Fire Department History

The Cumberland Fire Department began operation on March 6, 1906, with four (4) men at Central Station #1 at Market Square located across from the present City Hall Building and three (3) men at South End Station #2 on Browning Street. Firefighting apparatus for the new department consisted of one (1) 65-foot Seagrave aerial ladder truck, three (3) American LaFrance combination chemical engine and hose wagons, all horse-drawn with six horses at a total cost of $18,500.00.

In March 2006, a Centennnial Celebration was held to honor all active and retired members of the Cumberland Fire Department.

Centennial Patch