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, November 13, 2015

RUNS & WORKERS


                    Warehouse fire on waterfront, Horseshoe section of Jersey City, 1941 


Wire Corporation of America in Paterson - 1953


Franklin Finishing in Paterson- 1963


Photo: Fox 5
On Oct. 19, 2008, flames swept five apartment buildings on Mill Street and Jersey Street in Paterson, leaving a number of families without shelter.