«Bombers»

Photographer unknown
1910 ca.
Gelatine POP

CRDI. Col·lecció l'Abans de Girona - Família Rodeja Ponsatí

The creation of the first companies of firemen took place along with the social and economic changes that were caused by the processes of industrialization in the cities of Catalonia. Firemen and night watchmen joined forces to fight against the threats represented by fire and water in cities where factories stood next to people's houses.