Gate City Fire Company Number 1
In February of 1891, the Port Angeles Fire Department originated as the Gate City Fire Company Number 1. The original 23 mustache toting smoke eaters provided fire protection for the City of Port Angeles on an all-volunteer basis until January of 1893, when they requested compensation of $3 for fires, $1 for alarms, and $0.50 for practice.
The compensation was for the department rather than the individual.