Object Record
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Metadata
Accession Number |
2014.10.10 |
Object Name |
Extinguisher, Fire |
Tag Line |
Fire extinguisher that consists of a metal bottle holder and glass bottle |
Collection |
Fire Department |
Description |
Fire extinguisher that consists of a metal bottle holder, glass bottle. This accession has two numbers, 2014.10.10a - 2014.10.9b. See below for details. 2014.10.9a:: Metal holder/cage that is covered in a blueish residue. The cage slightly tapers to smaller top. There is a metal tab inside the cage that would have kept the bottle secured. One of the bars of the cage is split near the top. 2014.10.9b: Clear glass bottle with a black residue on the bottom of the bottle. The glass bottle would have acid in it and reads "ACID" on the front. |
Year Range from |
1930 |
Year Range to |
1940 |
Provenance |
This artifact was used by the Rossland Fire Department and was part of the BC Fire Fighters Museum collection before it was donated to the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre. Rossland's original fire hall was built in 1901 and located on the corner of First Avenue and Queen Street. In its early days, two paid firemen stayed in the hall while on shift and were supported by a group of volunteer firefighters. The City of Rossland made use of the second floor for its administrative offices and council chambers shortly after the building’s completion, sharing the building with the firemen for many years. The RCMP and Ambulance Services have also occupied parts of the building at various points in time. Over the years the original Rossland Fire Hall has been home to several different operations. In the 1990s it housed the BC Fire Fighter's Museum. The Museum opened in 1992. The museum closed after only a few years of operations. Today, the Fire Hall is home to Rossland's Mook Thai restaurant. |
Material |
Metal/Glass |
Dimensions |
H-20 Dia-8.5 cm |
Dimension Details |
2014.10.9b: Diameter: 5.5cm Height: 15cm |
Search Terms |
B.C. Firefighter's Museum Rossland Fire Department Rossland Fire Hall |
Subjects |
Fire Extinguisher Fire Suppression Fires Fire Fighting Fire Fighting Equipment Safety Safety Equipment |
Source |
Rossland Fire Fighters |