Reading through a book published in 1898, “Landmarks of Detroit- A History of the City”, I found a passage on
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Today in DFD history – February 25, 1802 Detroit, being newly incorporated as a village on Jan. 18th, 1802, adopts “Regulations
Today in DFD history – February 13, 1997 Detroit Firefighter Joyce Stoll is promoted to Seargant, becoming the first female boss
Throughout New England, the term Jake is used to bestow praise and a high level of respect to a good firefighter. That is not the case
This is a guest post by Retired Detroit Firefighter John Randall. John is the creator of DetroitFirefighters.net My First Assignment My
Did you know that Detroit Fire Department had a 2 time Mr. Michigan winner among it’s ranks? Don Van Fleteren, Detroit
The originally thought was to mow a vacant lot, pick up debris, and board up a few vacant houses on
Today in DFD history – August 4, 1967 Fire Fighter John C. Ashby of E-21 died from electrocution injuries during rioting.
Today in DFD history – July 25th 1967 Fire Fighter Carl E. Smith of L-11 died from a gun shot wound during rioting.
Detroit Fire Department History – July 17th, Detroit’s First African American Female Battalion Chief
Today in DFD history – July 17th 2012 Detroit Fire promotes Cecilia Buchanan to the rank of Battalion Chief in the
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