Wildfires

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...

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...