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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2 Johnstown homes ravaged by flames
2 Johnstown homes ravaged by flames
Buildings -- Fires and fire prevention, Fire extinction
Photo and newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat. Photo shows family in front of burning houses in Hornerstown. Article describes fire and damage to two houses.
2 Johnstown homes ravaged by flames (cont.)
2 Johnstown homes ravaged by flames (cont.)
Buildings -- Fires and fire prevention, Fire extinction
Newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat describing fire and damage to two houses in Hornerstown.
2 pension reports could come back to haunt city
2 pension reports could come back to haunt city
Municipal officials and employees -- Pensions
Newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat describing issues with pensions for city employees.
2 pension reports could come back to haunt city (cont.)
2 pension reports could come back to haunt city (cont.)
Municipal officials and employees -- Pensions
Newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat describing issues with pensions for city employees.
20 minutes in the flames
20 minutes in the flames
Occupational training, Fire fighters
Photos and newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat. First photo shows a state representative in fire gear. Second photo shows the inside of a burning building. Third photo shows elected officials and fire fighters in lecture hall. Article describes experience of Fire Ops 101 at Cambria County Fire School.
20 minutes in the flames (cont.)
20 minutes in the flames (cont.)
Occupational training, Fire fighters
Photo and newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat. The photo shows Tribune-Democrat reporter in fire gear. The article describes experience of Fire Ops 101 at Cambria County Fire School.
3 firemen get pension backing
3 firemen get pension backing
Fire fighters, Disability retirement
Newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat describing Johnstown firefighters put on disability pension.
3 juveniles face charges in city fire
3 juveniles face charges in city fire
Trials (Arson), Juvenile delinquency, Abandoned buildings
Newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat describing charges against juveniles for setting fire at vacant church.
7 flee fast-moving Hornerstown blaze
7 flee fast-moving Hornerstown blaze
Buildings -- Fires and fire prevention, Fire extinction
Photos and article from the Tribune-Democrat. First photo shows Johnstown firefighters on ladder for house fire. Second photo shows firefighters cutting outside wall of burning house. Article describes three alarm fire in Hornerstown.
70 workers in city get layoff slips
70 workers in city get layoff slips
Municipal officials and employees -- Dismissal of
Newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat describing layoff of city employees in Johnstown.
Act of arson
Act of arson
Buildings -- Fires and fire prevention, Arson
Photos and article from the Tribune-Democrat. First photo shows children riding bikes past burnt-down house. Second photo shows fire damage on house. Article describes fire in Moxham section of Johnstown caused by arson.
Arson case going to trial
Arson case going to trial
Trials (Arson)
Photo and newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat. Photo shows man charged for arson. Article describes arson case in Johnstown.
Arson case going to trial (cont.)
Arson case going to trial (cont.)
Trials (Arson)
Newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat describing arson case in Johnstown.
Arson charges filed
Arson charges filed
Arson
Article from the Tribune-Democrat describing arson charges for apartment fire by resident of building.
Arsonist may be set free
Arsonist may be set free
Trials (Arson)
Photo and newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat. Photo is of arsonist described in article. Article describes possibility of arsonist being freed after five years in prison.
Arsonist may be set free (cont.)
Arsonist may be set free (cont.)
Trials (Arson)
Newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat describing possibility of arsonist being freed after five years in prison.
Arsons spark fear in city
Arsons spark fear in city
Arson investigation, Automobiles -- Fires and fire prevention
Photo and article from the Tribune-Democrat. Photo shows man in truck that had been set on fire. Article describes houses and vehicles that had been set on fire in Johnstown's West End.
Authorities: West End fire was deliberate
Authorities: West End fire was deliberate
Fire investigation
Photo and newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat. The photo shows a fire fighter rolling up a fire hose. The article describes the investigation into West End fire.
Back to class
Back to class
Hazardous substances, Occupational training
Photo and newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat. Photo shows Johnstown firefighters doing HAZMAT training. Article describes firefighters going through hazardous materials training.
Bats are escaping the heat
Bats are escaping the heat
Bats, Fire fighters
Photo and article from the Tribune-Democrat. Photo shows bat in abandoned mine. Article describes bats invading homes because of hot weather.