Greenwich's first African-American firefighter retires
Greenwich Time, CT - (Bob Luckey Jr./Staff Photo) After 25 years of service, Greenwich's first African-American firefighter retired Friday morning during a ceremony filled with … |
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Greenwich's first African-American firefighter retires - Greenwich Time
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Retired firefighter's home provides window into history - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Retired firefighter's home provides window into history
Daytona Beach News-Journal, FL - In old photos of Wilson standing alongside fellow firefighters, the former city and county fire marshal has placed tiny X's under most of his comrades. … 100 years of service |
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Young firefighters ready for 'remarkable' duty - Elmira Star-Gazette
Young firefighters ready for 'remarkable' duty
Elmira Star-Gazette, NY - The training for basic firefighter has remained fairly consistent over the years, said Renee Hodge, mother of Roxanne Hodge, a retired firefighter herself. … |
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NW Homer Fire District adds three full-timers - Homer Horizon
NW Homer Fire District adds three full-timers
Homer Horizon, IL - 19, swore in three full-time firefighters/paramedics. The three new hires now give the fire district, which has primarily employed firefighters/paramedics … |
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Guardianship of Norman Baker Ends - Columbus Free Press
Guardianship of Norman Baker Ends
Columbus Free Press, OH - A retired firefighter, Baker now 82, found himself under guardianship in 2005. The Free Press article "How An Unwanted Guardianship Cost a Firefighter his … |
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Fuller named Firefighter of the Year - Bethany Beach Wave
Fuller named Firefighter of the Year
Bethany Beach Wave, DE - The sun shone on the Quiet Resorts in 1993 when Wayne and Sue retired and moved to Bethany Beach. Wayne took the job he holds today as maintenance manager … |
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Burleson firefighter, 28, died in shooting - Fort Worth Star Telegram
Burleson firefighter, 28, died in shooting
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - "I retired Dec. 31. I guess it wasn’t early enough, but it was probably for a purpose. I’m glad I’m here to spend more time with the boys. … |
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Herald-Standard retired chief photographer Rosendale dies at 59 - Uniontown Herald Standard
Herald-Standard retired chief photographer Rosendale dies at 59
Uniontown Herald Standard, PA - Rosendale often won awards for his feature and news coverage, including a controversial yet compelling photograph of a firefighter performing resuscitation … |
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Yuma-area fire agencies welcome donated gear - Yuma Sun
Yuma-area fire agencies welcome donated gear
Yuma Sun, AZ - … going to clear out their retired firefighting turnout gear and asked him if any of the fire departments in Yuma County would be interested in having it. … |
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Saving city's black history - San Diego Union Tribune
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Saving city's black history
San Diego Union Tribune, CA - By Jennifer Vigil (Contact) Retired firefighter Sam Campbell, who served in old Fire Station 19, looked at photos of former colleagues. … |
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