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Detroit Firemen’s Fund Association Has Launched Their Renovated Website

The Detroit Firemen’s Fund Association has been around for 147 years. Their mission is to help Detroit Firefighters, firefighters’ organizations and the

November 15, 2013November 15, 2013
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This Surprised Us!

The originally thought was to mow a vacant lot, pick up debris, and board up a few vacant houses on

September 2, 2013September 3, 2013
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Correction and More Information on Previous Posts

On Monday I attended the east side retirees’ breakfast and met a warm and inviting man named Wayne Isken. Wayne

December 5, 2012December 4, 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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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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Aug. 8th 2012 – First Steps

Last week I attended the West Side Retirees Breakfast and Buck Gusoff’s Rib Cook-off to talk about the DFD Legacy project.  I’m happy

August 8, 2012August 8, 2012
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Our Website is Being Built

Some of this website is still under construction.  It should be completed August 8th, 2012.  Sign up for email updates and

August 7, 2012August 7, 2012
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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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