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'''Alf Brown''' (born December 10, [[1875]] in Norwich, England) served as Chief of the [[Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service|Birmingham Fire Department]] beginning in [[1937]]. | '''Alf Brown''' (born [[December 10]], [[1875]] in Norwich, England) served as Chief of the [[Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service|Birmingham Fire Department]] beginning in [[1937]]. | ||
Brown was born in Norwich (Norfolk) England. He entered the Birmingham Fire Department in June [[1902]]. He started as an "extra", earning 10 cents an hour. He slept in the fire engine for his first months on the job to be sure never to miss a call. | Brown was born in Norwich (Norfolk) England. He entered the Birmingham Fire Department in June [[1902]]. He started as an "extra", earning 10 cents an hour. He slept in the fire engine for his first months on the job to be sure never to miss a call. | ||
He was promoted to Captain four years later, and then resigned on December 1, [[1911]]. He rejoined the department after 7 months absence, but only stayed for one year before resigning again. After another year away, he rejoined the department in July [[1914]] and was again promoted to Captain on December 1, [[1917]]. From there he rose to Battalion Chief in [[1921]], to Second Assistant Chief a year later, and to First Assistant Chief a few months later, in November [[1922]]. | He was promoted to Captain four years later, and then resigned on [[December 1]], [[1911]]. He rejoined the department after 7 months absence, but only stayed for one year before resigning again. After another year away, he rejoined the department in July [[1914]] and was again promoted to Captain on [[December 1]], [[1917]]. From there he rose to Battalion Chief in [[1921]], to Second Assistant Chief a year later, and to First Assistant Chief a few months later, in November [[1922]]. | ||
In [[1934]] Brown was passed up for promotion to Fire Chief in favor of then-Second Assistant [[B. O. Hargrove]]. After three years, he finally took over for Hargrove in [[1937]]. He was succeeded by [[J. R. Smith]] before 1945. | In [[1934]] Brown was passed up for promotion to Fire Chief in favor of then-Second Assistant [[B. O. Hargrove]]. After three years, he finally took over for Hargrove in [[1937]]. He was succeeded by [[J. R. Smith]] before 1945. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Kuhl, Earl D., editor (1934) "[http://bplonline.cdmhost.com/u?/p4017coll8,441 Illustrated Souvenir: Birmingham's $3,000,000 Fire, March 10, 1934]." Birmingham: Birmingham Firemen's Relief Association. - accessed at Birmingham Public Library Archives Digital Collections, February 22, 2007 | * Kuhl, Earl D., editor (1934) "[http://bplonline.cdmhost.com/u?/p4017coll8,441 Illustrated Souvenir: Birmingham's $3,000,000 Fire, March 10, 1934]." Birmingham: Birmingham Firemen's Relief Association. - accessed at Birmingham Public Library Archives Digital Collections, February 22, 2007 | ||
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Revision as of 17:57, 6 January 2010
Alf Brown (born December 10, 1875 in Norwich, England) served as Chief of the Birmingham Fire Department beginning in 1937.
Brown was born in Norwich (Norfolk) England. He entered the Birmingham Fire Department in June 1902. He started as an "extra", earning 10 cents an hour. He slept in the fire engine for his first months on the job to be sure never to miss a call.
He was promoted to Captain four years later, and then resigned on December 1, 1911. He rejoined the department after 7 months absence, but only stayed for one year before resigning again. After another year away, he rejoined the department in July 1914 and was again promoted to Captain on December 1, 1917. From there he rose to Battalion Chief in 1921, to Second Assistant Chief a year later, and to First Assistant Chief a few months later, in November 1922.
In 1934 Brown was passed up for promotion to Fire Chief in favor of then-Second Assistant B. O. Hargrove. After three years, he finally took over for Hargrove in 1937. He was succeeded by J. R. Smith before 1945.
| Preceded by: B. O. Hargrove |
Birmingham Fire Department Chief 1937–19?? |
Succeeded by: J. R. Smith |
References
- Kuhl, Earl D., editor (1934) "Illustrated Souvenir: Birmingham's $3,000,000 Fire, March 10, 1934." Birmingham: Birmingham Firemen's Relief Association. - accessed at Birmingham Public Library Archives Digital Collections, February 22, 2007