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History of African American FirefightersIn history there is no clear beginning or end. The earliest evidence available puts us in New Orleans, Louisiana in the year 1817 in the… Started by Merritt Long |
0 | Dec 24, 2007 |
Ever think about why when we respond we refer to it as a "Run"?because we run out and hop on the apparatus? anyone? Bueller? why do we call the company "The Truck" yet tend to officially say its Ladder… Started by SMOKEnPipesJim |
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Nov 24, 2007 Reply by Tony Leonard,Jr. |
History of Turnout GearTurnout gear, or the protective clothing worn by fire fighters, has come a long way since the last century. In that era, fire fighters wore… Started by Merritt Long |
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Nov 11, 2007 Reply by Allen Wahlstrom |
History of 911How does someone summon firefighters to battle a blaze? They locate a phone and dial 911, but it wasnt always possible to do this. For man… Started by Merritt Long |
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Sep 18, 2007 Reply by SMOKEnPipesJim |
History of Women in FirefightingMost of the history of women in the fire service is lost to us. It was not reported or gathered or preserved, and the names of the hundreds… Started by Merritt Long |
0 | Aug 18, 2007 |
History of the Marilla Fire DepartmentThe Beginning 1923 The need for forming a Fire Company in Marilla was realized after a devastating fire occurred in the village. The date… Started by Merritt Long |
0 | Aug 18, 2007 |
History of the Buffalo Fire DepartmentThe Fire Department of Buffalo is older than the city itself; its conception dates back to the very early history of the village. The fi… Started by Merritt Long |
0 | Aug 14, 2007 |
The First Fire WardensWhen Peter Stuyvesant, the governor of New Amsterdam, appointed four fire wardens in 1648, the history of organized firefighting in America… Started by Merritt Long |
0 | Aug 14, 2007 |
History of the Star of LifeDesigned by Leo R. Schwartz, Chief of the EMS Branch, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the "Star of Life" was crea… Started by Merritt Long |
0 | Aug 14, 2007 |
History of FirehoseAs early as 400 B.C. hose played a part in fighting fire. In this era, the hose was made out of ox gut. Firemen filled bags with water an… Started by Merritt Long |
0 | Aug 12, 2007 |
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