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.


Monday, January 17, 2022

FIRST MOTORIZED RIG


Post card of Springfield's first motorized fire engine. The firefighter seated closest to the camera appears to be Fire Chief Samuel Hunter.