HOME INSPECTIONS - 1960

The Springfield Fire Division introduced a home fire safety program in May 1960 and within the first four weeks firefighters completed more than 6,000 inspections. In the photo, pumper crews muster on the ramp at fire headquarters. It is likely truck companies remained at their stations to provide fire cover. Civic organizations provided funds for the program, brainchild of Fire Chief Willard G. Compton.