History of Firefighters in the United States

Question 9 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

What is a fire insurance mark?

Answer

Some firefighting companies were sponsored by insurance companies, which placed their mark on the engines and firefighters’ gear.

The fire insurance marks were ways for businesses to rate the insurance company in the community.

Insurance companies often embossed their emblems on particular buildings signifying the buildings are protected by the particular insurance company.

Fire insurance companies advertised by marking all the buildings for which they had paid out insurance money.

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