PHOTOS: The history of fire protection in Monroe provides a snapshot of the people, traditions and events that shaped the city beginning in the mid-19th century. As was profiled on the city of Monroe website, fire service began officially in 1837.
"The Pageant of Historic Monroe" talked about some of the early locations, including on the northwest corner of Public Square facing east (near where the current Michigan historic plaque is located at the corner of East 1st Street and Washington Street). The engine house was moved to what became the Hubble Block on Washington Street. Many of the locations throughout Monroe that emerged were identified as Germania fire houses.
Throughout the U.S., Germania fire departments formed as German immigrants sought to organize fire brigades for their neighborhoods. Monroe was no exception.