Ever Wonder Why Boston Firefighters are Called Good Jakes?
When someone calls a Boston-area firefighter a 'Good Jake,' it's a compliment. But what exactly does it mean?
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The Roundtable: Passing Down Traditions
What in your department's history is valued and passed down?
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A Look Back: Fire Fighter
Jack Webb narrates this documentary about fires and firefighting.
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D.C. Firefighters Celebrate 150th Anniversary of First All-Black Fire Company
“There were four African Americans at the time and they wanted to have their own company so they could be promoted within the company,” said…
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