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In 1927 the
citizens of Brooklyn Center established a volunteer fire
department. This was a response to simultaneously occurring fires
and other emergencies. Prior to this time, Brooklyn had no Fire
Department and had to rely on assistance from The Danielson Fire
Department. As a result of the incidents, concerned citizens
came together and formed the Mortlake Fire Company.
The name Mortlake
is derived from the manorial estate which existed prior to the
incorporation of the
Town of
Brooklyn in 1786. The Mortlake Manor resided between the
towns of
Pomfret and
Canterbury. The name is taken from the village
of Mortlake outside of London, England. For additional
information see this
Wikipedia article.
The fire
department has thrived on the generosity and dedication of
volunteers and a community willing to support our mission - to
keep the citizens of both Brooklyn and the surrounding area safe
and maintain security for all.
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