Practical jokes
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Andrew Jackson , August 6, 2010
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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.
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August 6, 2010
Gerald Hughes, July 12, 2010
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In his interviews with Alicia Martin-Cowger on July 12, 2010, Gerald Hughes, who served with the Boise Fire Department, offered his memories of his career as a firefighter. Hughes’s career as a firefighter began in 1972 and continued until his retirement in 1998. 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...
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July 12, 2010
Harold B. "Brad" Marker, Jr., June 22, 2010 and June 29, 2010
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In his interviews with Alicia Martin-Cowger on June 22, 2010, and June 29, 2010, Harold "Brad" Marker Jr., who served with the Boise Fire Department, offered his memories of his career as a firefighter. Marker’s career as a firefighter began in 1978, was interrupted for 22 months by a reduction-in-force due to the 1% Initiative and continued until his retirement in 2005. He spoke on the following topics: recruitment and training of new firefighters; life in the firehouse; his reasons for...
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June 22, 2010 and June 29, 2010
Harold "Flub" Marker, Sr., June 18, 2010
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In his interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on June 18, 2010, Harold “Flub” Marker, who served with the Boise Fire Department for 32 years, offered his memories of his career. Marker’s career as a firefighter began at Wendover Air Base after serving three years in the Army in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He spoke on the following topics: how he got hired at BFD; some of the pranks pulled on each other; the origins of his nickname; memorable fires he fought including at The Mode...
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June 18, 2010
Homer Lee Lewis Sr. , June 28, 2010
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In his interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on June 28, 2010, Homer Lewis, who served with the Boise Fire Department, offered his memories of his career as a firefighter. Lewis’ career with BFD followed two years of service during World War II in France and Germany, where he saw action during the invasion of Normandy, the liberation of France, and the invasion and occupation of Germany. He received several injuries and was awarded three Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts for acts of bravery....
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June 28, 2010
Jerry and Kevin Gould , July 13, 2010 and July 29, 2010
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In an interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on July 13, 2010, Jerry and Kevin Gould discuss their careers with the Boise Fire Department. Topics discussed in the interview: what led them to become firefighters; the difference in hiring practices between when Jerry was hired in 1964 and when Kevin was hired in 1991; introduction of advanced equipment like Scott Air-Paks; the beginning of the Dive Team; how training helped evolve firefighting and medical response; changing from two-man to...
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July 13, 2010 and July 29, 2010
John "Honest John" and Pearl C. Compton , July 8, 2010 and February 17, 2012
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In his interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on July 8, 2010, John Compton, along with his wife Pearl Compton, offered his memories of his career as a firefighter with the Boise Fire Department. Compton’s career with BFD followed his two-year service during World War II in the Pacific and the occupation of Japan, where he saw action on the island of Jolo in the Philippines. He was injured and was awarded a Purple Heart. Following the war, Compton returned to his hometown and was hired by BFD...
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July 8, 2010 and February 17, 2012
Mitch Caldwell, July 14, 2010
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In his interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on July 14, 2010, Mitch Caldwell, who served with the Boise Fire Department, offered his memories of his career as a firefighter. Caldwell’s career with BFD began in 1989 after more than a decade with the Garden City Police Department. At the time of this interview, he served as Deputy Chief of Logistics. He spoke on the following topics: his experiences as a police officer in homicide, recruitment and training of new firefighters, his reasons for...
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July 14, 2010
Norm and Joyce Thorngren , July 11, 2018
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In their interview with Gaby Thomason on July 11, 2018, Norm Thorngren who served as a Boise firefighter, and his wife, Joyce, offered their memories of Norm’s time working with the department from the years 1962-1984. In that time, Norm served as a firefighter, driver, captain, and assistant battalion chief. Their granddaughter, Briana Flaherty, was also present. Thorngren spoke on the following topics: Balancing family life with work; the service of helping his community; starting pay vs....
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July 11, 2018
Thomas "Tom" Cole , July 20, 2010
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In his interview with Alicia Martin-Cowger on July 20, 2010, Thomas Cole, who served with the Boise Fire Department, offered his memories of his career as a firefighter. Hughes’s career as a firefighter began in 1968 and continued until his retirement in 1989. He spoke on the following topics: recruitment and training of new firefighters; life in the firehouse; his reasons for entering the fire service; his dislike of medical calls; the Eastman fire and other emergency responses; firehouse...
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July 20, 2010