When George Hargett stepped into Engine Company 252 in Brooklyn for the first time as an FDNY probationary firefighter, it was March, 1967 -- just three months before the "long, hot summer" where 159 race riots exploded across the U.S., including New York City, Boston, Newark, N.J. and upstate in Buffalo.
- PUB DATE: 5/15/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New York Daily News

It was a zoo of little firefighters in the making Saturday at Pullman's Fire Station No. 1. Vikki Johnson, who coordinated the Fire Station's Open House and all of the booths, said she couldn't have asked for a better turnout or a more beautiful day to celebrate fire safety awareness. Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston said every year his department holds an open house, alternating between the department's two stations, to remind the community they are there and willing to assist in any way they can.
- PUB DATE: 5/15/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Moscow-Pullman Daily News

Belvidere (IL) Fire Department top-mount pumper. HME 1871 raised-roof cab and chassis; Cummins L9 370-hp engine; Waterous CXS 1,500-gpm pump; Pro Poly 650-gallon polypropylene tank.

North Providence (RI) Fire Department pumper. Typhoon cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; E-ONE 1,500-gpm single-stage pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon tank.

Belvidere (IL) Fire Department top-mount pumper. HME 1871 raised-roof cab and chassis; Cummins L9 370-hp engine; Waterous CXS 1,500-gpm pump; Pro Poly 650-gallon polypropylene tank.