“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin’s quote is as applicable today as it was when he first spoke the words. Many people think Franklin was referring to health, however, according to the letter he wrote to The Pennsylvania Gazette published on February 4, 1735, he was addressing fire safety. Benjamin realized that organization and planning before an emergency are crucial to the success of saving lives and property in the event of a fire. This forethought led to the creation of a Union Fire Company. Continue reading