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.


Wednesday, November 5, 2014

RUNS & WORKERS



On Aug. 27, 2014, a four-alarm fire destroyed the Central Baptist Church at 6 East 20th St.  in Paterson. Flames erupted during a bible study class. Adjacent structures were damaged. A firefighter was injured. The church was made of wood.


On Nov. 5, 2014, Paterson firefighters battled a 4-alarm blaze  in a residential building at 12th Avenue and Rosa Parks Boulevard.

Photo: Collection of Bruno Wendt 

Another view of the Working fire at Sorrento Lounge in Paterson in December 1981 with ladder pipe attacking flames and men just below.


On Nov. 11, 2006, a three-alarm fire swept a row of 14 homes on 16th Avenue in Paterson.

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