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From Buckets to Fire Hydrants

Modern day advances provide many tools that have contributed to the success in fighting fires for many years. For example, the fire hydrant allows firefighters access to a water source in close...

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The Iconic Firefighter Badge

What began as a loose, community-based organization in the 1600’s evolved into an organized system of volunteers by the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. The first fully-paid fire department was...

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What to Wear: Evolution of the Firefighter Helmet

Helmets are an iconic component of the typical firefighter ensemble. The classic helmet shape dates back to the early 1900s, when helmets fabricated with leather and metal caught on with firefighters...

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Fire-Dex: Celebrating 30 Years

On April 27, 1983, when stamps were .20 cents and gas was only $1.25/gallon, Fire-Dex opened in Cleveland Ohio, under the name National Safety Apparel. Thirty years later, Fire-Dex is serving the...

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The Red White and Blue Fire Museum

The Breckenridge Red White and Blue Fire Museum is located in Breckenridge, Colorado, right next to the city’s Fire Department. The museum serves to honor the city’s long standing Fire Department, and...

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The Maltese Cross…Or Is It the St. Florian Cross?

Take a look at any firehouse around the world and you’re likely to see some form of the iconic cross-shaped fire department logo. Have you ever wondered where this logo originated, and how it came to...

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The Jacksonville Fire Museum

The Jacksonville Fire Museum in Jacksonville, Florida serves as a link for past and present fire history for Jacksonville. The museum also serves as the State of Florida Fire Museum. Exhibits include...

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The Origins of Fire Fighting

There is no question that Fire Fighters have a long and proud history across the world. For years brave men and women have faithfully served to protect the people. But how far back does the Fire...

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The 9/11 Memorial Museum, A Pictorial Post

There are no words to describe the feeling when entering the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Witnessing people of all ages remember, honor and respect the grounds is humbling and inspiring at the same time....

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The Cleveland Clinic Fire

The Cleveland Clinic is consistently rated one of the top hospitals in the nation. However, just eight years after first opening their doors the clinic was faced with a disaster that would change...

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