Captain JC Brown has shared his huge collection of newspaper and magazine clippings he gathered during his 35 year career as a London Fire Fighter.
Containing over 250 submissions this is an excellent collection.
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October 1976
Three die in two district accidents
Two California residents were killed when a gravel truck crushed their car on Highway 401 and a London woman died in a head-on collision Thursday afternoon in accidents just outside the city limits.
Study burns LFD
The London fire department is suffering from morale problems and urgently needs more staff and...
September 1976
Problems with 911 begin to surface
Problems with London’s two year old 911 emergency system are recently being made public by its victims.
Blast at truck rental firm kills man
An unidentified man burned to death Friday when his truck caught fire after an...
Better late than never
24 members of The London Fire Department were presented with 30 year service medals by the Ontario Solicitor-General, John McBeth.
Alarm triggers stress
Researchers measure tension of job when alarm sounds and firefighter respond.
June 1976
Fireman clipped 10 days pay over coiffure
The London Evening Free Press Wednesday, June 2, 1976 By Don Gibb of The Free...
April 1976
Consultant’s Report Burns Firefighters
A fire consultant’s report recommends that aerial trucks be manned by six firefighters.
February 1976
Trucker trapped in wreck
A Quebec trucker was trapped inside the crushed cab of his transport near London for more than two hours Tuesday afternoon while provincial police, firefighters and ambulance attendants worked to free him.
January 1976
Joining Forces
London firefighters intend to affiliate with the burns unit at Victoria Hospital and become directly involved in the unit’s rehabilitation program.