This month I am bringing back some history of two major fires in Los Angeles. The month of November is one of those times during the year that brings back many memories for me.
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LAFD History – The Birth of the Drop Bag
During the early evening hours, on January 28, 1966, a fire occurred in the Commercial Exchange Building, located in downtown Los Angeles, on the SE corner of 8th and Olive Street.
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“Firemen Games” – By Jack Bennett
Jack Bennett was a Marine and came on the LAFD and promoted to Assistant Chief. He retired and has since passed away. While on retirement he wrote a book titled “Firemen Games”
Continue ReadingLAFD History – A History of Fire Protection in Los Angeles Harbor – Part I (1542 – 1984)
One of the largest and most successful man-made harbors in the world, the Port of Los Angeles recently celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Continue ReadingLAFD HISTORY – Major Oil Fire in Downtown LA – Chief Engineer Walter Moore in Charge
In 1896, a major fire downtown nearly destroyed the city but for the heroic efforts of the firefighters. Los Angeles was in the midst of an oil boom after Edward J. Doheny
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