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.


Tuesday, July 25, 2017

DRILL TOWER


Springfield Fire Division Drillmaster W. Joseph Heinzen directing a training evolution at the old drill tower on Park Avenue behind the Municipal Stadium. The drill tower fell into disrepair in the 1970s.