Fire Buffs promote the general welfare of the fire and rescue service and protect its heritage and history. Famous Fire Buffs through the years include New York Fire Surgeon Harry Archer, Boston Pops Conductor Arthur Fiedler, New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and - legend has it - President George Washington.


Sunday, January 22, 2012

FRIDAY THE 13TH


It as an unlucky 13th for someone. Firefighters battled house fire on West Grand Avenue in Springfield, on Feb. 13, 1981. Hose lines are in attack mode and the roof and rear of the dwelling are laddered. The blaze went to two alarms.