The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting at Fifty

The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting at Fifty documents the history of structural and wild land firefighting in the United States from colonial times through the middle of the 20th century. Illustrated by hundreds of photos depicting the museum's collection of firefighting tools - apparatus, uniforms, auxiliary equipment, fire marks, fire alarm equipment and fire suppression systems. Also included are photographs, lithographs, prints and engravings of other fire related items. A Chapter dedicated to the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes is included. 11 by 8.5 inches; hardbound; 200 pages with color dust jacket.