How were most fire departments originally staffed during the 1800's? A. They were family-owned businesses staffed by fathers and sons. B. They were staffed by volunteers. C. They were staffed by part-time employees. D. They were staffed by full-time employees.

Before they were replaced in 1865 by a paid professional force, New York City had relied completely upon volunteer fire companies, organized by neighborhoods and staffed predominantly by the working classes.

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