Circa 1992.... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 42 arrived and found smoke in the structure and upgraded the assignment. It was also found that the smoke was coming from an unidentified 55 Gallon drum inside the building, and the Haz-Mat team was requested as well. Crews removed the drum from the building and began to cool it. It was later determined that the drum contained epoxy that was having a reaction due to a manufacturing process. ... (Full Story & Photos)

It was a "thing" back in the day for many local fire companies to sponsor a band. Dressed in Class-A style uniforms, they would travel to many parades in the summer months to march. Mars VFC sponsored one in the post-war years and into the 1950s. And of course, they were most proud to march in the annual hometown Independence Day parade in Mars. This drum and uniform components have survived ... (Full Story & Photos)

To the fallen, ambushed firefighters from Coeur d’Alene and Kootenai County fire departments in Idaho, rest in peace. And to the wounded FF, we pray for your recovery.... (Full Story & Photos)

Please keep them in your thoughts.... (Full Story & Photos)