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Category: History
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The Development of SCBA
Early American firefighters had to face not only fire and the effects of heat with little or no…
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Smoky Joe & The Volcano
The morning of July 18, 1922 started as a beautiful day in New York City. The summer sun…
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October 11th in the FDNY
In the Line of Duty FF Patrick J Quail, Ladder 18. October 11th, 1902 While running to an…
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October 10th in the FDNY
In the Line of Duty FF Carl Herer, Ladder 19. October 10th, 1967 FF Herer died at home…
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February 10th in the FDNY
Lt John R Eastburn, Engine 54. February 10th, 1970 Retired FF Kevin T Murphy, Engine 166. February 10th,…
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February 9th in the FDNY
Assistant Engineer George A Erlacher, Battalion 2. February 9th, 1873. Injured January 17th, 1873, died February 9th, 1873…
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February 7-8th in the FDNY
Retired EMS Lt Paige Humphries, Station 16. February 7th, 2021 EMS Lt Humphries died from 9/11 illness. FF…
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February 4th in the FDNY
FF James P Smith, Engine 17. February 4th, 1885 Box 64, 58 Park Place Manhattan. FF Smith was…
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February 3rd in the FDNY
FF John Slowey, Lafayette Engine & FF George W Badger, Americus Engine 6. February 3rd, 1863 209 Cherry…
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February 2nd in the FDNY
FF James W Kojac, Ladder 128. February 2nd, 1956 FF Kojac suffered a heart attack while operating at…