Fire departments
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 36 Collections and/or Records:
Andrew Jackson , August 6, 2010
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Abstract
In an interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on August 6, 2010, Andrew Jackson discusses his career as a firefighter with the Boise Fire Department. Andrew, accompanied by his spouse Randee, describes some of the memorable pranks pulled in the fire stations, the work ethic of firefighters, and his friendships with other firefighters.
Dates:
August 6, 2010
Barbara Vargason, August 10, 2018
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Abstract
In her interview with Gaby Thomason on August 10th, 2018, Barbara Vargason, who participated with the Boise Firettes, offered her memories of serving the community. In that time, Barbara served as president of the organization for 1 year in the 1960’s. Vargason spoke on the following topics: a humorous skit they performed for fire prevention week; a fashion show that raised funds for families affected by fire; parade participation; the organizations bylaws, and memories with other...
Dates:
August 10, 2018
Boise Fire Department records
Collection
Identifier: RG 004
Scope and Contents
The collection documents the actions and activities of the Boise Fire Department including its administration, operations, union, and staff. The records consist of correspondence, meeting minutes and agendas, agreements, plans, annual reports, newspaper articles, maps, position descriptions, employment examinations, policies and procedures, budget summaries, historical research and commemorative event documentation, oral histories, training manuals, union labor agreements, fundraising...
Dates:
1870-2021
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Boise Fire Department records
Brent Ho, June 20, 2018
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Abstract
In his interview with Gaby Thomason on June 20, 2018, Brent Ho, who served as a Boise firefighter, offered his memories of working from the years 1975-2000. In that time, Ho served as a hoseman, senior firefighter, and captain. Ho spoke on the following topics: The influence that his father-in-law and Chief Rose had on Brent’s decision to join the fire department; his memories of the Eastman fire and other fires; emergency calls; the transition of getting rid of the Lieutenant position;...
Dates:
June 20, 2018
Bruce Rankin , July 17, 2018
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Abstract
In his interview with Gaby Thomason on July 17, 2018, Bruce Rankin, who served as a Boise firefighter, offered his memories of working from the years 1988-2012. In that time, Rankin served as a probationary firefighter, hoseman, driver, captain, battalion chief, and operations division chief. Rankin spoke on the following topics: How he came to join the fire department; extensive and ongoing fire department training; signs for knowing when to get out of a building; memorable house and car...
Dates:
July 17, 2018
Charles "Mex" Parks , June 30, 2010
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Abstract
In his interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on June 30, 2010, Charlie Parks, who served with the Boise Fire Department, offered memories of his career as a firefighter from 1968-1993. He spoke on the following topics: recruitment and training of new firefighters; life in the firehouse; his reasons for entering the fire service; his impressions and memories of medical calls; the Eastman fire and other emergency responses; firehouse pranks; the effects on department morale of the 1% Tax...
Dates:
June 30, 2010
Charles Parks, Roger Wassler, and Ricardo Salutregui , July 5, 2018
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Abstract
In their interview with Gaby Thomason on July 5, 2018, Charles Parks, Roger Wassler, and Ricardo Salutregui, offered their memories of working as firefighters with the Boise Fire Department. Charles Parks served as a hoseman, driver, and captain from June 1968-December 1993; Roger Wassler served as a hoseman, driver, fire inspector, and captain from 1972-1997; and Ricardo Salutregui served as a hoseman, driver, lieutenant and superintendent from 1959-October 1984. They spoke on the following...
Dates:
July 5, 2018
Connie Coulter , August 10, 2010
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Abstract
In an interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on July 10, 2010, Connie Coulter discusses her career with the Boise Fire Department beginning in 1994. At the time of the interview Connie was still currently employed with BFD. Topics covered in the interview include: her transition from teaching to firefighting; the interview and physical test process; new hire training; the integration of women into the department; her experience with different captains; a fire at the Idaho State Capitol; the...
Dates:
August 10, 2010
Don Boyer , August 11, 2010
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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...
Dates:
August 11, 2010
Don Fry , July 11, 2018
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Abstract
In his interview with Gaby Thomason on July 11th, 2018, Don Fry, who served as a Boise firefighter, offered his memories of working from the years 1989-2017. In that time, Fry served as a firefighter, senior firefighter, and captain. Fry spoke on the following topics: Growing up in a community of firefighters; his early training and what he learned on the job; experiences as a “no counter” promotions he received; fighting foothills fires; humorous experiences on site and at the fire...
Dates:
July 11, 2018