The fire station was inaugurated on 28th October 1929, and then dedicated to A. De Jacobis, a fireman (“vicebrigadiere”) who died on duty, killed by a German sniper, during the fightings occurred close by, at Porta S. Paolo, during the II World War after the armistice of 8th September 1943.Built by the architect V. Fasolo, this edifice responded to the exigency of providing The Fire Service of Rome with buildings not temporary or rearranged, but specifically built for the needs of the Fire Service.

Built by the architect V. Fasolo, this edifice responded to the exigency of providing The Fire Service of Rome with buildings not temporary or rearranged, but specifically built for the needs of the Fire Service.
Today, the basement of the building houses the Museum “Roma città del Fuoco”: on display are reconstructions and vintage pieces showing the Firemen work from the ancient to the contemporary age.


(L. D’Alessandro).

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