Tradition, TRADITION!

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This is the group dedicated to the glue that holds "Pride and Ownership" together - tradition! We'll be talking about historic fires, important dates in fire history, and why we do things the way we do. .

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Pride / Honor / Tradition / Public Relations

"Tradition" …….In the late 1800's, early 1900's, when the Irish immigrated to the United States, the only jobs the Irish could get were the dangerous jobs that no one else wanted (Police / Firefighter) This is why traditionally, over the years - there have been groups of uniformed personnel of both…

By John Fischer

Jul 2, 2014

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Premiere International Emergency Services Parade

In the late 1800's / Early 1900's - When the Irish immigrated to the United States in large numbers, the Irish were heavily discriminated against. You would see "NINA" signs in store front windows (No Irish Need Apply) … So the only jobs the Irish could get, were the dangerous jobs that no one else…

By John Fischer

Dec 13, 2013

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North American Fire History

Brother and Sisters,I stumbled across this web page and thought I would pass it along, lots of great information and lots of awesome pictures.Here is the link: http://www.firehistory.org/index.htmStay Safe,Andrew

By Andrew Brassard

Nov 21, 2008

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Life of an American Fireman 1903

I found this fantastic video from youtube.com, it depicts life as an American Fireman in 1903.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4C0gJ7BnLc

By Andrew Brassard

Oct 5, 2008

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FDNY Early 1900s- Manhattan, Bronx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhquavyMRXU

By Andrew Brassard

Oct 5, 2008

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Buffalo Fire Department 1897

Here is a fantastic video of the Buffalo, New York Fire Department in action in 1897.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu-uIGcwFJY

By Andrew Brassard

Oct 5, 2008

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Specific History Question regarding the Maltese Cross

I have attached a photo of a version of the maltese cross. Regarding this version there is long pole with the spear on top running through the scramble, what is it and what is its significants to the fire service.Normally guys at the FD can come to me with questions about the fire service and its…

By Brandon Roark

Sep 15, 2008

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often overlooked part of the fire service

I am a huge history buff, and am intrigued by ours as a whole. I have one main point of intrest that frankly im not even sure where to look. Horses of the fire service. stories of and such.. I love listening to stories from older members whos fathers have told them of old retired fire horses…

By Shawn Tibbitts

Jan 18, 2009

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PRIDE & DESIRE

I am wanting to know where the desire has gone to do this job? When I was young growing up around the fire service everyone seemed to have so much pride and drive that nothing could get in the way of them doing what they loved. Now I see new members come in and not put hardly any focus or effort…

By Dan Rice

Oct 11, 2009

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Traditional International Fire Service Parade

The word is spreading around the North American fire service, and internationally through various internet communications channels, and American firefighters with international fire service contacts of a Traditional Fire Service Parade to be held on Saturday March 12th, 2011You are cordially…

By John Fischer

Dec 5, 2010

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