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.

Friday, April 12, 2013

NEW CARLISLE, NEW DELIVERY


1967 Dayton Daily News archives photo of "shakedown run" for New Carlisle Fire Department's 1,000 gpm pumper financed by revenue from levy passed by voters
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Monday, April 01, 2013

EAST DAYTON - 1957


Photo: U.S. Air Force

On Sept. 24, 1957, a B-26 bomber crashed into a house on Tuttle Avenue in East Dayton, killing the two pilots and two people inside the dwelling.
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WRIGHT FIELD - 1945


Photo: U.S. Air Force
 
On March 6, 1945, a C-60 transport crashed into the No.4 hangar at Wright Field and exploded, setting fire to both the hangar and several aircraft inside.
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