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Private Firefighters Fueled Riots
- Early North American fire departments were private businesses competing for fire-fighting contracts.
- This led to conflicts and even rumors of fires being started to profit from putting them out.
Glasgow Firefighters Face Violence
- In Glasgow, firefighters often face violent attacks and need police escorts in certain neighborhoods.
- Firefighters can have a fraught relationship with local communities in some areas.
1855 Toronto Firefighter Riot
- In 1855 Toronto, Irish Protestant firefighter companies fought violently, fueled by sectarian Orange Order membership.
- Police and firefighters were brawlers who often clashed instead of fighting fires.