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.

Thursday, January 27, 2022

ARLINGTON DRILL SCHOOL

Photo: Private collection
Firefighters, presumably volunteers, attending training at Arlington County Fire Department drill school at property yard in late 1950s or early 1960s. Battalion Chief James Fought presiding so it appears. 

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

FLIGHT 90 - JAN. 13, 1982




Jan. 13, 2022 marked the 40th anniversary of a grim day in Metro Washington history. Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge and a Metrorail train derailed at Smithsonian station. READ MORE

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