Lowell Volunteer Fire Department, 1906
The volunteer fire department of Lowell, of which our artist presents a splendid view in uniform, is one of the least paid and most indispensable organizations of the town. It dates from 1896, starting with twenty members, and has now thirty. It gives prompt, efficient, cheerful service, and is worthy of honor and regard. Its service being but nominally remunerated, it belongs to the heroic and benevolent department, protecting lives and property, day or night, of rich or poor alike. Eugene Nafus was its first chief and Lewis Wood its first secretary. G.L. Trump, its present chief, and Len W. Ragon, its secretary, are two of the four remaining charter members.