Transcriber’s Note:

The cover image was created by the transcriber and is placed in the public domain.

THE THIRD ALARM

‘“Well my boy,” said the chief of battalion, “what can I do for you?”’—Frontispiece.

THE
THIRD ALARM
A Story of the New York Fire Department

BY

JAMES L. FORD

Author of “Hypnotic Tales,” “Dr. Dodd’s School,” etc.

New York