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History of the Internation Association of Fire Fighters The IAFF was formed in 1918 to unite fire fighters—for better wages, improved safety, and greater service for their communities. At a time… Started by Merritt Long	0	Feb 11, 2008
History of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 The fire started at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, in or around a small shed that bordered the alley behind 137 DeKoven Street. The tra… Started by Merritt Long	0	Feb 3, 2008
The History of Mutual Aid While mutual aid systems and agreements vary from area to area and state to state, one thing is clear: most departments would be hard press… Started by Bob Kinne	2	Feb 3, 2008 Reply by Bob Kinne
History of Fire Dispatch The dispatch system has grown far from it true beginings. The best know system first put in place was the Boston Fire Telegraph System. Her… Started by Merritt Long	0	Jan 25, 2008
History Of The Term "Plug Ugly"... In the early years of the fire service, water lines were made from wood. When there was a fire, the first arriving company would drill down… Started by Chris Hayden	0	Jan 4, 2008
I guess 30 yrs back is history Leather helmets,rubberized coats with wool liners,pull-up boots and lets not forget the orange vinyl gloves.No nomex or kevlar if you had b… Started by Kevin King	4	Dec 31, 2007 Reply by Bob Kinne
Commands and language I was thinking what commands, terms, nicknames do you use that have a history behind them? A few of the ones I know are used or were used a… Started by Huw Jones	3	Dec 24, 2007 Reply by Merritt Long
History of the Halligan Tool A Halligan bar (also called a Halligan tool or simply Halligan) is a special tool commonly used in the fire and rescue service. It was de… Started by Merritt Long	0	Dec 24, 2007
History of the Fire Extinguisher The first automatic fire extinguisher of which there is any record was patented in England in 1723 by Ambrose Godfrey, a celebrated chemist… Started by Merritt Long	0	Dec 24, 2007
The Evolution of the Ambulance Throughout history men devised methods to transport the ill and injured. Hammocks were readily available and used for centuries. During the… Started by Merritt Long	0	Dec 24, 2007