The Portland Fire Brigade was established by the Urban District Council in 1903.

Tophill District

* Superintendent Henshaw Sunnyside, Wakeham, Portland
* Captain Coombe, Easton Square, Portland
* Lieutenant Stiby, 48 Channel View Road, Portland
* Fireman G. Fitkin, 9 Reforne, Portland
Fireman W. Hoskins 5 Straits, Portland
Fireman .J. R. Otter, Moorfield Road, Portland
Fireman T. H, Otter, 33 Weston Road, Portland
Fireman R. G. Patten, 43 Straits, Portland
Fireman A. Sansom, 46 Channel View Road, Portland
Fireman C. Trim, 4 St. Georges Buildings, Portland
Fireman W. Turner, High Street, Southwell, Portland
Fireman G. Mitchell, 27 Grosvenor Road, Portland

Underhill District

* Superintendent Henshaw, . Sunnyside, Wakeham, Portland
* Captain Allen, West View, High Street, Portland :
* Lieutenant Jackman, 23 Bell Vue Terrace, Portland
Fireman S. Garland, 1 Artist. Row, Portland
* Fireman H. Lane, Chiswell, Portland
Fireman T. Mitchell, 14 Cove Cottages, Portland
* Fireman W. Pearce, 30 High Street, Portland
Fireman R. Patten, 13 King Street, Portland
Fireman A. Russel, 12 Artist Row, Portland

Fortunately, there were no serious fires in Portland during 1904. The Brigades were called out three times, but their assistance was only once required - at a chimney fire in Wakeham on July 23. New hydrant name plates have been fixed opposite the hydrants throughout the district.

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