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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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.
5,000 want to be firefighters
5,000 want to be firefighters
Fire fighters, Applications for positions
Newspaper article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette describing applicants for firefighting jobs in Pittsburgh.
Altoona firemen forced to retire
Altoona firemen forced to retire
Fire fighters, Retirement, Mandatory
Newspaper article from the Tribune-Review describing forced retirements of Altoona firefighters.
Back-up Crew
Back-up Crew
Richland Volunteer Fire Company, Fire fighters, Fire extinction -- Equipment and supplies
Photograph of "back up crew" at Wingards Farmhouse showing fire fighters and equipment in outdoor setting.
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.
Blaze scorches hillside
Blaze scorches hillside
Wildfires, Fire fighters
Two photos and a newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat. First photo shows firefighters observing smoke in Daisytown. Second photo shows firefighters cutting fire line in wooded area by Daisytown. Article describes local brush fires and efforts to contain them.
Blaze scorches hillside (cont.)
Blaze scorches hillside (cont.)
Wildfires, Fire fighters
Newspaper article from the Tribune-Democrat describing local brush fires and efforts to contain them.
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.
Captain Neil Crossen
Captain Neil Crossen
Fire fighters, Fire departments, Fire engines
Photo of Captain Neil Crossen of Johnstown Fire Department in front of fire truck.
Cities working to keep firefighters fit
Cities working to keep firefighters fit
Fire fighters, Employee health promotion
Newspaper article from USA Today describing efforts across the United States to keep firefighters healthy.
City blaze
City blaze
Buildings -- Fires and fire prevention, Fire fighters
Photograph from the Tribune-Democrat showing firefighters in front of burning building in Johnstown.
City firefighters
City firefighters
Traffic accidents, Fire fighters
Photo from the Tribune-Democrat of Johnstown firefighters in front of car wreck.
City will drop 8 firemen
City will drop 8 firemen
Fire fighters, Retirement, Mandatory
Newspaper article from the Altoona Mirror describing forced retirements of Altoona firefighters.
Clean sweep
Clean sweep
Traffic accidents, Fire fighters
Photo from the Tribune-Democrat of Johnstown firefighter sweeping road after car crash.
Collection of newspaper articles
Collection of newspaper articles
Hydrants, Fire fighters, Water-pipes -- Freezing
Articles from the Tribune-Democrat: Keeping it safe; Pipe-thawing starts fire; Commuter tax at work
Collection of newspaper articles
Collection of newspaper articles
Fire departments -- Charitable contributions, Emergency medical services, Fire fighters
Articles from the Tribune-Democrat: Clothes pile up at fire station; City firefighters assisted lawmen at Erie standoff
Collection of newspaper articles
Collection of newspaper articles
Local transit, Buildings -- Fires and fire prevention, Fire extinction, Fire fighters
Articles from the Tribune-Democrat: Hot grease causes fire at Johnstown tavern; Blaze forces transfer of transit bus stops; A history of fires; Battle tough on firefighters
Collection of newspaper articles
Collection of newspaper articles
Fire fighters, Volunteer fire fighters, Municipal officials and employees
Articles from the Tribune-Democrat: City firemen, EMA deserve recognition; Volunteer firemen played big role, too; SCM's gesture notable; City council getting office