Raging discussion on tap at Gibson’s
Attention, pyros: Author Jerry Bourgeois is set to present Wherever Flames May Rage: A History of the Concord, NH Fire Department at Gibson’s Bookstore on Saturday at 4 p.m.
Come down and follow the history of firefighting in Concord as it moved from bucket brigades to the department of today.
The book follows the development in the state’s capital from 1807, when the first hand-engine company was incorporated, through the steam engine era, beginning in 1862. It then continues to the motorized era beginning in 1913 and through today’s operation.
Plenty of hot topics will be discussed, but hopefully the conversation doesn’t get too heated. If it does, the moderator may have to throw cold water over it, which would be quite the buzz-kill.
This red-hot event is free, as are pretty much all events at Gibson’s, so check it out.
Insider staff
