Fire Buffs promote the general welfare of the fire and rescue service and protect its heritage and history. Famous Fire Buffs through the years include New York Fire Surgeon Harry Archer, Boston Pops Conductor Arthur Fiedler, New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and - legend has it - President George Washington.

Friday, August 30, 2019

MISSOULA - 1943


On New Year's Day 1942, fire tore through a swath of downtown Miussoula, Montana - destroying the Shaphard Hotel, Gamble Stores and Yandt's Men's Wear. Flames brought down the hotel roof. Note the limited number of hose lines in these photographs.

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