Tempe Fire Department History Binder 1973-1975
Date1973-1975
MediumPaper, metal, plastic
Dimensions11 1/2 × 11 × 4 1/2 in. (29.2 × 27.9 × 11.4 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Catalog number2023.17.5
DescriptionLarge binder on the history of the Tempe Fire Department 1973-1975, divided into those 3 years, and focused on the career of Ralph Blanton, the donor's husband as well as life as a fireman, their families and community life. . The binder contains originals and copies of photographs and newspaper articles related to the Tempe Fire Department personnel, fire incidents, rescues, car accidents etc. Notations were made by donor. Major events include:-1973: Bradley Construction Co. fire, firemen training on "Jaws of Life", car crash at Rural and Elliot that killed 2
-1974: Large Mill Ave. fire, Fire Station #3 near The Lakes
-1975: Death of John J. Curry, fire truck overturned, FBI informant, Louis Bombacino, killed in a fire bombing
Status
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