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.


Monday, February 28, 2011

PATERSON'S FLYING SQUAD


Photo: Paterson Retired Firefighters Facebook
Paterson's busy Squad Company 1, a 1976 Ford crew cab F350, at old Fire Headquarters on Van Houten Street. This "flying squad" carried a supplemental crew of Paterson firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus to fires across the city.