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Philadelphia Fire Department Kicks Off Celebration Of 150 Years Of Service

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Fire Department is celebrating 150 years. Eyewitness News was at the Fireman's Hall Museum for a kickoff celebration.

There were donations to a time capsule, as well as some cake to mark the occasion.

Additional celebrations will be held throughout the year.

The department officially began its service to the city on March 15, 1871.

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