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1951 Advertisement for Detroit Firefighters

Today in Detroit Fire History – June 3, 1951 On June 3, 1951 the department was advertising for new fire

June 12, 2018November 15, 2018
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Detroit Firefighter Line of Duty Death – Fred Bergman

Detroit Fire Department Sergeant Fred Bergman made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the citizens of Detroit on April 4,

April 4, 2016April 4, 2016
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Funeral Arrangements For 2 Detroit Fire Department Members Who Died While On Duty

Funeral arrangements for two members of the Detroit Fire Department who passed away last week have been announced. The two

November 24, 2015November 24, 2015
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Second Detroit Firefighter Death On Duty in 2 Days

Once again central office has delivered a radio message no firefighter wants to hear.    For the second time in 2 days

November 21, 2015November 24, 2015
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36 Firemen All “Burned Up”

Today in Detroit Fire Department History – March 3, 1958 Thirty-six Detroit Firemen were plenty burned up today. The members

March 3, 2015March 4, 2015
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136 Gifts for Firefighters

If your loved one is a firefighters there’s a possibility he’s been hiding something from you. He hates the firefighting related gifts he

December 9, 2014November 25, 2016
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Detroit Fire’s Fireman Crooner Sings a Christmas Song For You.

Post by Detroit Fire Department – DFDLegacy.com.

December 8, 2014December 8, 2014
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Detroit firefighters hospitalized, rig failures, extreme cold and high winds make for a brutal night for Detroit Firefighters

Detroit firefighters responded to a fire in a two-story commercial building located on 8 Mile Road and Stansbury, the city’s northwest side. The building housed

November 18, 2014February 7, 2015
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The Rat Killers of Engine 5

In the days before streaming movies, internet and sports on demand channels, Detroit Firefighters found some very creative ways to entertain themselves and fill

March 16, 2013March 3, 2015
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Sometimes Emergencies Are Funny!

One thing is certain.  Interact with enough people and you’re bound to see some funny things. Emergency calls are no exception.

October 24, 2012May 28, 2014
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"Our Firemen"
Written in 1894 - Original copies of this book rarely come on the market, and when they do, they are expensive.
Reprints of this book are available

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