HARRISBURG, PA. 1863-Ridge Rd(Sixth St.) north of Hospital Rd(Maclay St.) This fire was in Susquehanna Township(This area wouldn't be annexed until 1895)....
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jshutt_13
Apr 1, 2003 8:37 pm
This is taken from the 1994 Dauphin County Volunteer's Convention Book. Five year old Joshua drams of being a firefighter when he grows up, just like his dad,...
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jshutt_13
Apr 1, 2003 9:18 pm
This is taken from the 1994 Dauphin County Volunteer Firemen's Convention Book and written by Joey Sevison. Remember that old song that goes, "Momma, don't let...
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chiefhank
chiefhank@...
Apr 2, 2003 6:46 am
"THE SUPREME SACRIFICE" By Hank Przybylowicz April 6 On this date in history, the following members of the fire service made "The Supreme Sacrifice:" 1904 -...
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chiefhank
chiefhank@...
Apr 2, 2003 6:49 am
"THE SUPREME SACRIFICE" By Hank Przybylowicz April 7 On this date in history, the following members of the fire service made "The Supreme Sacrifice:" 1871 -...
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chiefhank
chiefhank@...
Apr 2, 2003 6:54 am
"THE SUPREME SACRIFICE" By Hank Przybylowicz April 8 On this date in history, the following members of the fire service made "The Supreme Sacrifice:" 1893 -...
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chiefhank
chiefhank@...
Apr 2, 2003 7:00 am
"THE SUPREME SACRIFICE" By Hank Przybylowicz April 9 On this date in history, the following members of the fire service made "The Supreme Sacrifice:" 1858 -...
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chiefhank
chiefhank@...
Apr 2, 2003 7:04 am
"THE SUPREME SACRIFICE" By Hank Przybylowicz April 10 On this date in history, the following members of the fire service made "The Supreme Sacrifice:" 1879 -...
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enjine16
Apr 2, 2003 12:37 pm
HARRISBURG, PA 1869- 2:30 a.m. Front Street above Broad Street in Hardscrabble(river side)(present location is to the immediate North of the Firemen's...
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chiefhank
chiefhank@...
Apr 2, 2003 11:07 pm
Hi, Gang, Here's a pic that was on the cover of the January 1938 issue of Fire Engineering magazine. There are no other details than it it was a 5-alarm fire...
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chiefhank
chiefhank@...
Apr 2, 2003 11:36 pm
Hi, all, It's me, again! A really EXCELLENT pic of a spectacular general-alarm fire in Washington, DC. It was on the cover of the February 1938 issue of FE...
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chiefhank
chiefhank@...
Apr 3, 2003 12:25 am
Hi, all, Nice pic on the cover of April 1938 issue of FE mag. It was a 5-alarm fire in a Goodwill Industries building at 1453 Brush Street in Detroit on March ...
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enjine16
Apr 3, 2003 12:47 am
Great shots Hank, And if one wonders, you pronounce Gratiot as Gra(like in grass) -Shot. I buffed Detriot for three straight nights when I went to the IAFF's...
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chiefhank
chiefhank@...
Apr 3, 2003 12:48 am
Hi, gang, Here's an OUCH! shot from the April 1938 issue of FE mag. This is the remains of Bridgeport, CT Ladder 3 after a wall collapsed on it during a ...
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loot61@...
Apr 3, 2003 12:59 am
Ten pound helmet, what was it? rr......
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chiefhank
chiefhank@...
Apr 3, 2003 1:55 am
Hey, Gang! How's this for a great drama pic??? It was in the May 1938 issue of FE mag. It's in Manhattan, NY on St. Mark's Place. F/Fs had just plucked someone...
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chiefhank
chiefhank@...
Apr 3, 2003 2:01 am
Hi, gang, Sick of me yet??? LOL!!! Here's a REAL OUCH!!!! This was in May 1938 issue of FE mag. F/Fs in LA City were called when the gas line on a beer truck...
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jshutt_13
Apr 3, 2003 2:05 am
This is taken from the 1994 Dauphin County Volunteer Firemen's Convention Book and written by Dave Houseal. I would like to take this time to personally thank...
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chiefhank
chiefhank@...
Apr 3, 2003 2:27 am
Hi, all, Isn't this fun??? LOL!! Can someone else please post something so I don't fell like a total flooder?? LOL!! Aaaaaanywaaay...... This is from the June...
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Bacon, Ken
engine145
Apr 3, 2003 10:58 am
A standard leather helmet. ... From: loot61@... [mailto:loot61@...] Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 7:59 PM To: FireServiceHistory@yahoogroups.com ...
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hfd82@...
enjine16
Apr 3, 2003 11:24 am
HARRISBURG, PA 1872- 9:00 p.m. Alarm received in Harrisburg for the burning of the Northern Central Railroad Bridge over the Susquehanna River at...
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loot61@...
Apr 3, 2003 12:29 pm
Interesting. My Cairns N5A weights 5 pounds. But I still won't let my kids wear it! I believe I read this article in '94 when it first came out. I won't let...
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firephotog1
Apr 3, 2003 2:14 pm
... good morning....this article has been around for several years, I don't remember where I first saw it.....BILL...
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jshutt_13
Apr 3, 2003 9:48 pm
This is taken from the 1997 Dauphin County Volunteer Firemen's Convention Book, is written by Dave Houseal, and the story is taken from the Dauphin County...
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enjine16
Apr 4, 2003 12:15 pm
HARRISBURG, PA. 1863-West Fairvew, Pa. Bailey's Nail Works formerly the Pratt & Son Nail Works and Rolling Mill along the Conodoguinet Creek was destroyed...
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enjine16
Apr 4, 2003 2:04 pm
How many guys on this group ever be fortunate(or old enough!) to work off a wooden "stick"? Dave...
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hfd82@...
enjine16
Apr 4, 2003 2:07 pm
Great shot! Never knew Atlanta had a water tower......
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hfd82@...
enjine16
Apr 4, 2003 2:08 pm
The shop will have 'er back on the street in no time!...
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firephotog1
Apr 4, 2003 3:05 pm
... Good morning....in regard to the water tower, most large cities had water towers..Boston had a total of 5, one was destroyed in the big fire in 1889..then...
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Paul Romano
paulromano@...
Apr 4, 2003 8:35 pm
I dunno Dave, I heard the first stick you rode was pulled by horses. <grin> Paul...
