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The mission of the National Fire Heritage Center (NFHC) is to preserve the perishable history of the fire services and fire protection disciplines.
Emmitsburg, MD
Joined July 2017
The National Fire Heritage Center has announced that nominations are open for the prestigious Hall of Legends, Legacies, and Leaders. Please find award information at this link.
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The Celebration of Life for Chief Ronny J. Coleman will begin on October 6, 2023. Service Details: Time: 4:00PM - 5:30PM Location/Venue: Calvary South OC (Orange County) 1311 Calle Batido, San Clemente, CA 92673 Live Stream Link: https://t.co/BeNpp3Wi7l
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It is with deep sadness that we share that Chief Ron Coleman has passed away. Chief Coleman was one of the original founders of the National Fire Heritage Center and was also a member of the Hall of Legends, Legacies and Leaders which he certainly represented well.
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Have an old photo of a fire or piece of fire apparatus? If so we would love to be able to share it across our social media platforms. Please submit at submissions@fireheritageusa.org. Tell us about the pic in your email. We will credit you with the item when we post.
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It’s award time! Be sure to nominate deserving individuals for the Hall of Legends, legacies and leaders. https://t.co/rfjZXZlgB9
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Have old pics of fire apparatus or fires? How about documents of historic importance to the fire service? We would love to share them on social media. Send them to submissions@fireheritageusa.org. Don’t forget to tell us about the photo.
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Tuesday Apparatus Showcase: The Toledo Fire Dept. purchased this Champion water tower in 1897. In 1915 a Christie Tractor was added, and it stayed in service until 1950. Water towers lacked hydraulics which made them difficult to raise and maneuver. Photo from Hall of Flame.
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Monday Museum Spotlight: The Fire Museum of Maryland. Founded in 1971, the Museum is a leading institution in preserving, restoring and interpreting the history of the urban fire service in the U.S. Check out their new toy display exhibit. https://t.co/Y0DVWT8KjX
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Help support the National Fire Heritage Center by checking out our online store. Your purchases will help us preserve the perishable history of the fire service and fire disciplines. https://t.co/540yP2Gajt
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Station Saturday: Engine Company 31 FDNY. Firehouse, Engine Company 31 is located at 87 Lafayette Street in the Civic Center neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It was built in 1895 and was utilized until 1972 it was then added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Friday Flashback: On July 29, 1956, a leak at the McKee Refinery in Sunray, TX, resulted in a massive fire and resulting BLEVE. 16 firefighters died at the scene and 3 more later from burns, and an additional 32 people were injured.
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Wednesday Book Shelf: Frank Brannigan was compelled to write the most comprehensive building construction text for the fire service in 1971. His purpose was to save firefighters lives using his knowledge and experiences. It is now in its 6th edition. https://t.co/TCdB2iObyl
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Tuesday Apparatus Showcase: FDNY Engine 71. The "War Wagon" utilized this 1947 Mack 750 gpm pumper #1148 received on May 4, 1951, and operated it until 1958.
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Monday Museum Spotlight: Oklahoma State Firefighter's Museum. Founded in 1967, the museum is home to many exhibits of the Oklahoma Fire Service, a dozen restored fire trucks, and artifacts from the 18th Century through the 20th Century. https://t.co/CR8qW3Tdet
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Preserving the Perishable History of the Fire Service and Fire Protection Diciplines. https://t.co/22XvDOcBM8
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Station Saturdays: Engine House #1, Memphis, TN. This station was constructed in 1910 and is currently home to the Fire Museum of Memphis. The history of the dept. dates back to 1846 when the first independent fire company was formed.
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Friday Flashback: The Hartford Circus Fire. The fire occurred on July 6, 1944, in Hartford, CT. The tent fire broke out during an afternoon performance of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The fire killed at least 167 people, and more than 700 were injured.
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Dennis Smith first published this in 1972 and it soon became the catalyst for many joining the fire service. It wax his first hand account of being on the job in the FDNY.
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Celebrating America's Independence Day. Happy 4th of July!
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