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 Karl Thompson    March 3, 2021    No Comments

3/3/1883 an Albany, New York firefighter was killed while operating at a general alarm grain elevator fire. 3/3/1884 a Philadelphia, PA firefighter “died as a result of injuries sustained February 20th, when he was caught under a collapsing wall while operating at a fire in … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER HISTORY 3/2

 Karl Thompson    March 2, 2021    No Comments

3/2/1953 a nursing home fire in Largo, FL claimed thirty-three lives; only twenty-five of the fifty-seven patients escaped the fire that destroyed the 185-foot long white one-story wood frame Littlefield Nursing Home about 3:15 a.m. 3/2/1884 a Philadelphia, PA firefighter died … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER HISTORY 3/1

 Karl Thompson    March 1, 2021    No Comments

3/1/1911 Weeks Law was passed giving states increased financial assistance for watershed and forest fire protection. “The federal Weeks Law of 1911 gave states increased financial assistance for watershed and forest protection. By 1913, the state was also contributing to forestry … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER HISTORY 2/28

 Karl Thompson    February 28, 2021    No Comments

2/28/1810 the 1st joint stock fire insurance company was started in Philadelphia, PA; capital was raised through the sale of shares and distribute dividends. 2/28/1918 The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) was chartered. The IAFF is a labor union representing … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER HISTORY 2/27

 Karl Thompson    February 27, 2021    No Comments

2/27/1975 New York Telephone exchange fire was the largest loss of telephone service in the U.S. until 9/11/01 when the main distribution frame was destroyed at the telephone building at 204 Second Ave & East 13th Street. The building was erected in two phases: The first … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER HISTORY 2/26

 Karl Thompson    February 26, 2021    No Comments

On 2/26/1993 the World Trade Center (WTC) was bombed. The extremist attack killed six people, injured 1,165 and over 50,000 people were evacuated in New York after terrorist planted over 1,000 pounds nitrourea bomb, with hydrogen cylinders in Ryder Econoline van on the B-2 level … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER HISTORY 2/25

 Karl Thompson    February 25, 2021    No Comments

2/25/1882 a Corvallis, Oregon firefighter died at a grain mill fire when a wall of the structure collapsed and fell on him. 2/25/1900 a Detroit, MI firefighter died of the injuries he sustained after being caught under a falling smokestack. 2/25/1904 a Manhattan, New York … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER HISTORY 2/24

 Karl Thompson    February 24, 2021    No Comments

2/24/1857 a Springfield, OH firefighter was “killed from the crushing injuries he sustained while operating at a house fire, when a portico fell on him.” 2/24/1862 a Boston, MA firefighter “suffocated from heavy smoke, during a four-alarm fire in the building at North & … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER HISTORY 2/23

 Karl Thompson    February 23, 2021    No Comments

2/23/1991 the One Meridian Plaza fire claimed the lives of three firefighters in Philadelphia, PA, one of the most significant high-rise fires in U.S. history. “Construction on the 492’ tower began in 1968, was completed in 1972, and approved for occupancy in 1973. Built at the … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER HISTORY 2/22

 Karl Thompson    February 22, 2021    No Comments

2/22/1922 a Manitowoc, WI firefighter “died after he was overcome by smoke while fighting a fire at the meat market, grocery store and residence 2205 Marshall Street, around midnight. He died from the effects without regaining consciousness. With other members of the company, he … [Read more...]

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