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The Superbowl of Firefighting

Detroit, Devil’s Night in the 1980’s.    If you worked those nights, you remember.  How did you have enough energy left to drive home in the morning?   “And

February 2, 2014October 31, 2017
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Detroit Firefighter, WWII & Korean War Fighter Pilot – Audio Story

In honor of all the men and women who have served our country at home and abroad. I recently had

May 31, 2013May 31, 2013
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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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There’s No Book For This

As a Chief you take on many duties.  Some are pleasant, others are simply annoying.  The one duty you pray you never have to

February 7, 2013August 22, 2015
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From Latex to Leather

    Recording continues. I’m getting lots of great stories. Thanks to those that have participated.     Have any

October 4, 2012October 29, 2012
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Proud Son, Proud Grandpa

Retired Lt. Doug Fox talks about his family history with the Detroit Fire Department.   The Detroit premier of BURN – One Year On

September 25, 2012October 8, 2012
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His First On-Duty Injury

Retired Capt. Bob Kingins talks about his first on-duty injury that happened shortly after he joined the Detroit Fire Department.

September 20, 2012October 29, 2012
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An excerpt from Sr. Chief Towne

Another excerpt for your enjoyment.     Leave a comment.  Let us know what you think.   Be talking to you

September 6, 2012October 29, 2012
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Tiller Training – an audio excerpt from Dave Grassi

Recording has begun and the list of people volunteering to be recorded is beginning to grow.    Next up –  Chief Charlie Towne! 

August 30, 2012January 13, 2016
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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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