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George Allan, Sr.

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Creator: Ludwig Publisher: Unknown File Name: 1350.0186.0000(oversize).jpg Location: FI-186 Oversize Medium: B&W New Call Number: 1350-0186-0000(Oversize) Old Call Number: 1350.0186.0000 Original Format: Print Size: 16x20+ Photo Collection: Historic Photographs Photo Date: 1948-1949 Rights: Reproduction requires permission. Digital images property of SHM Library & Archives

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George Allan, Sr., Prescott Volunteer Fire Department Chief.

George Allan, Sr., came to Arizona from New Jersey and had the distinction of being Arizona's first Eagle Scout. After his tenure of chief of the Prescott Volunteer Fire Department, he retired as a florist. Allan passed away on July 20, 1979. Source: Newspapers.com. Obituary for George R. Allan.

Staffing for the original Prescott Fire Department was comprised of four volunteer companies: Toughs, Dudes, O.K.s, and Mechanics Hooks and Ladders. In 1885, the city council formalized their support of local volunteer firefighters and created the positions of chief, and assistant chief, as well as the body of the fire department.

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