Winters, Joseph R.
1824-1916 · Contribution: 1878-1882
Military & Safety
Wagon-mounted fire escape ladder, with later improvements including a version that could be affixed to buildings
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- 1824-1916
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- Military & Safety
Impact on the world
Winters improved fire-rescue equipment at a time of frequent and deadly urban fires, contributing to the evolution of firefighting technology.
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