Seattle Fire Commission
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- Jul 4, 1894The Fire Commissioners' Two Failed Moves to Fire the ChiefTwo Seattle fire commissioners tried twice in one meeting to unseat Chief Hunt — first with a citizens' petition, then with a charge that he had lied to get his naturalization papers.Seattle, WA
- Feb 7, 1895After the West Street Fire, Seattle Asked for a Fire MarshalA fire commission report found hotels and lodging houses full of traps and urged a marshal with real power to inspect, enforce and investigate.West Street, Seattle, WA
- May 2, 1895The Mayor Clears the Room: Phelps Fires a Fire Commissioner and Stares Down a CoupWhen Fire Commissioner Masel and two allies tried to break Chief Allen on a trumped-up morals charge, Mayor Phelps suspended Masel for not being a freeholder — and the three commissioners walked out into the night.Seattle City Hall, Seattle, WA
- Jun 2, 1895Fire Chief Ousted in Late-Night Commission CoupA divided fire commission removes Chief Allen for 'incompetency' and taps ex-Chief Kellogg, prompting a furious protest from the mayor.Seattle City Hall, Seattle, WA