Firefighting History
The Livermore Centennial Light Bulb began its work in 1901 to illuminate a hose cart house
The fast-moving Cocoanut Grove fire killed nearly 500 and changed fire safety and burn treatment as we know it
It’s not unusual for a firehouse to house a spirit or two
Firefighter-paramedic Scott Moder presented 98-year-old Jo Miller with her late husband Ben’s helmet, which Moder’s mother found online
Independence Fire Department firefighters began restoring first motorized pumper engine truck from 1928 25 years ago
It’s time modern firefighters learn the true stories of past fire service visionaries and leaders who helped elevate the fire culture
As the fifth anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing approaches, Cambridge Fire Department officials say they are ready for potential terrorist activity
Retired East Liverpool Fire Department Assistant Chief Gary Cornell published “Hit ‘Em Out,” a collection of stories and information about the department since its formation in 1884
Oakland Fire Chief Darin White announced that he is searching for a new leader to the Fire Prevention Bureau after Miguel Trujillo resigned
Julie Ryan became a volunteer firefighter in 1944 after most of the male firefighters had been sent off to fight in World War II
“Those that formed this group 100 years ago were doing it to assure that those that came after them would have better working conditions”
These five firefighters prove that there are certain qualities inherent in those who choose to put on turnouts and run toward danger
Derick Almena and Max Harris pleaded not guilty to the 36 felony counts; the jury trial is set for July 16
In the 50+ years since its inception, 911 emergency response has evolved into an advanced framework helping others
“One spark ... one spark and (it would be) real bad,” Officer Moises Polanco said to Officer Jonathan Low, who questioned whether the structure was stable
Feb. 7 marked the 50th anniversary of a deadly explosion that occurred at the Mickelberry Sausage Plant and killed four firefighters
The Thomas fire took only 2 ½ weeks to burn its way into history books as unrelenting winds and parched weather turned everything in its path to tinder
“I find there is sufficient cause to believe both defendants are legally responsible for what happened on that terrible, terrible night,” the judge said
Some officials have a more mixed assessment of the city’s efforts, criticizing them as slow and incomplete
The deadly Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire killed nearly 500 people and led to sweeping changes to U.S. building and fire codes
The order means Oakland can be held liable for its actions and inaction leading up to the fire that killed 36 people
The community saved five million General Mills coupons from people all over the country to buy the much-needed fire truck
Mickey the fire house mascot can be seen sliding down the station’s brass pole, riding in a fire cruiser and wearing a fire helmet
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Derick Almena and Max Harris entered pleas Wednesday to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter each
The video shows Officer Hector Chavez responding to a “rave” at the building and telling organizers he intended to alert city officials
The celebration included an open house featuring historic photographs, antique fire trucks and memorabilia
The tower can be refitted with observation equipment used by lookouts to spot and report fires
French firefighter Xavier Gourmelon said the princess was conscious when he pulled her out the Mercedes
As beautiful as the sound is, not many know why the Scottish instrument became such a traditional staple at funerals of American firefighters
The collection of 32 antique firefighting vehicles includes a hose cart from 1850, a water tower from 1906 and a 1958 fire engine
Orange radio boxes, oxygen trunks, antiquated stretchers and duct tape: the tools of the fire/EMS first responder have come a long way
Firefighters referred 879 properties for fire code issues, but 696 of the flagged properties were never inspected
