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Which Founding Father was responsible for the first fire company in Philadelphia in 1736?

Retry Correct Incorrect Benjamin Franklin is responsible for the first fire company in Philadelphia. These firefighters sometimes were known as Benjamin Franklin’s Bucket Brigade. They would meet monthly to talk about different methods to fight fire in the area.

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Which Founding Father was responsible for the first fire company in Philadelphia in 1736?

• Benjamin Franklin
• John Jay
• Alex Hamilton
• Thomas Jefferson