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Friends & neighbors

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 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.

Dates: August 6, 2010

Duskin "Foamy" Johnson , June 20, 2018

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Abstract In his interview with Gaby Thomason on June 20th, 2018, Duskin Johnson, who served as a Boise firefighter, offered his memories of working from the years 1965-1990. In that time, Johnson served as a hoseman, senior firefighter, and captain. Johnson spoke on the following topics: How he received his nickname “Foamy”; how he became a firefighter; the supportive community between him and his colleagues; humorous memories at the firehouse; his memories of various emergency calls; serving at the...
Dates: June 20, 2018