Poles like these at a Boston fire station are no longer used universally, but they remain emblematic of the profession. Alex Potter In the 19th century, American firefighters had two ways of ...

That’s a rare combination, so let’s take a look at the team that invented the fireman’s pole. Warning: Absolutely no “fireman’s pole” jokes will be tolerated in the comments.

Firefighters slide down the slippery pole to a waiting engine. (1948) Hulton-Deutsch Collection/Corbis __1878: __A Chicago firefighter hears the alarm ringing and slides down a pole that just ...

complete with a fireman's pole and real uniforms to dress up in. Kids will also love the fire truck beds - and you can stay for just £20 each a night. The Red Rescue Retreat is found in Keswick ...