Captain JR Ingram, a former Manhattan firefighter, was appointed to lead Dublin's first brigade, ultimately becoming a prominent figure in the city's firefighting history. Upon his death in 1882, he was recognized by the Freeman's Journal as a steadfast guardian of the public's safety. His legacy is tightly interwoven with significant fires in Victorian Dublin and the red-shirted firefighters who faced numerous challenges during their heroic efforts. Ingram's contributions made him a well-known name and a symbol of dedication and bravery in the community.
On his death in 1882, the Freeman's Journal noted: 'Captain Ingram, it is no exaggeration to say, was the guardian, and the reliable guardian, of the lives and property of the citizens of Dublin.'
James Robert Ingram was synonymous with some of the most consequential fires of the Victorian-era capital and with the red-shirted firefighters who took them on.
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