Don Boyer , August 11, 2010
Scope and Contents
This collection contains recorded interviews with Boise citizens. Notable topics include Boise Bench history, Greenbelt history, Foothills Levy history, Boise Fire Department history, Boise Police Department history, and personal and political histories of former mayors and councilmembers.
Dates
- August 11, 2010
Extent
2.5 Gigabytes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
In an interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on August 11, 2010, Don Boyer discusses his career with the Boise Fire Department. Topics discussed in the interview include: the jobs he had prior to becoming a firefighter; the support the department gave him while his wife was sick; how the staff responded to different leadership styles; how he got the nickname Cletis; his feelings about the men he worked with being like a family; becoming an ARFF firefighter; and becoming the Fire Department chaplain. He also discusses his memories of working at Central Station, responding to medical calls, and his experience as a union representative dealing with the consequences of the 1% Initiative and negotiating with City Council.
Source
- Boyer, Don (Interviewee, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Collections Repository