For decades, the sights and sounds in Detroit around Halloween were not those of costumed children frolicking in the streets as they went door-to-door seeking sweets from neighbors. The view in the Motor City consisted mainly of flames, the sounds were that of blaring fire apparatus sirens and the smells those of soot and ash.
- PUB DATE: 11/3/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firehouse

Homer residents turned to Betty Crocker when they needed a firetruck in the late 1960s after learning about a promotion offered by General Mills. The nationally known company offered a program where people could turn in their coupons for large househlold items. An $800 piano could be purchased with 160,000 coupons redeemed at one-half penny each, according to a Homer Tribune article, titled "Bringing home 'Betty," by Naomi Klouda.
- PUB DATE: 11/3/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Senior Voice

Garfield (NJ) Fire Department MVP rescue-pumper. Igniter cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; 750-gallon polypropylene tank.

Garfield (NJ) Fire Department MVP rescue-pumper. Igniter cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 2,000-gpm pump; 750-gallon polypropylene tank.