Pennsylvania Highlands Community College - Johnstown Area Fire Department Collection

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This collection features the logbooks and other records of the Johnstown Area Fire Departments.
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Brownies learn about 9-1-1
Brownies learn about 9-1-1
Telephone -- Emergency reporting systems
Photo and caption from the Tribune-Democrat. Photo shows a member of Trauma Services Department of Conemaugh hospital teaching a girl scout how to dial 911.
Building collapse
Building collapse
Building failures
Photo from the Tribune-Democrat showing collapsed building.
The burden of saving lives
The burden of saving lives
Fire fighters, Fire departments -- Equipment and supplies
Photos and newspaper article from the New York Times. Photos show equipment for various firefighting positions. Article describes equipment included in fire gear of various positions.
Burned Out Windows
Burned Out Windows
Richland Volunteer Fire Company, Farmhouses
Photograph of burnt windows at Wingards Farmhouse.
Burning issue
Burning issue
Fire departments -- Equipment and supplies
Photo from the Tribune-Democrat showing Johnstown Fire Department fire truck.
Business Promotion
Business Promotion
Richland Volunteer Fire Company, Advertising characters
Color photograph of D. Gindlesperger, T. Shaffer, J. Boring, and D. Wilson with a mascot for a business promotion in Richland.
Businesses sift rubble
Businesses sift rubble
Historic buildings, Buildings -- Fires and fire prevention, Damages
Photo and article from the Tribune-Democrat. Photo shows firefighters on ladder hosing fire. Article describes aftermath of fire on business in burnt historic buildings.
Caliguiri forbids quotas for hiring firefighters
Caliguiri forbids quotas for hiring firefighters
State courts, Discrimination in employment, Civil service -- Law and legislation
Newspaper article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette describing mayor banning hiring quota system based on race for fire department.
Callers prefer cut in service to tax boost
Callers prefer cut in service to tax boost
Taxation -- Public opinion
Newspaper article describing results of call-in to Johnstown mayor about tax increases.
Cambria City blaze
Cambria City blaze
Buildings -- Fires and fire prevention, Fire extinction
Photo from the Tribune-Democrat of a building on fire in Cambria City. A fire fighter on a truck ladder hoses the flames.
Cambria County Fire School
Cambria County Fire School
Fire fighting--Pennsylvania--United States, Richland Volunteer Fire Company
D.Barker hose loads
Cambria County Fire School
Cambria County Fire School
Fire fighting--Pennsylvania--United States, Richland Volunteer Fire Company
Flammable liquids class
Cambria County Fire School
Cambria County Fire School
Fire fighting--Pennsylvania--United States, Richland Volunteer Fire Company
vehicle rescue
Cambria County Fire School
Cambria County Fire School
Fire fighting--Pennsylvania--United States, Richland Volunteer Fire Company
breathing apparatus class
Cambria County Fire School
Cambria County Fire School
Fire fighting--Pennsylvania--United States, Richland Volunteer Fire Company
vehicle rescue
Cambria County Fire School
Cambria County Fire School
Fire fighting--Pennsylvania--United States, Richland Volunteer Fire Company
hose load class
Cambria County Fire School
Cambria County Fire School
Fire fighting--Pennsylvania--United States, Richland Volunteer Fire Company
pump class
Cambria County Fire School
Cambria County Fire School
Fire fighting--Pennsylvania--United States, Richland Volunteer Fire Company
pump class
Cambria County Fire School
Cambria County Fire School
Fire fighting--Pennsylvania--United States, Richland Volunteer Fire Company
vehicle rescue
Cambria County Fire School
Cambria County Fire School
Fire fighting--Pennsylvania--United States, Richland Volunteer Fire Company
flammable liquids class