London Fire Chief Jim Fitzgerald Ret.Chief Fitzgerald is a third generation London Fire Fighter who worked through the ranks from Fire Fighter to the highest rank of Fire Chief. During his career, Chief Fitzgerald collected many amazing photos, artifacts and great stories.
This collection spans early 1900’s through to modern era, containing over 100 submissions.
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November 1916
1916 LaFrance Hose & Chemical
1916 LaFrance Hose & Chemical (Rebuild). Original 1915 vehicle was struck by a train...
September 1915
Bruce St – Fire Station
London Fire Department on Bruce Street c 1915
January 1915
Bruce St Station – Winter
Bruce St fire hall - c 1919source - London Professional Fire Fighters Association ...
June 1913
W.E.Seagrave
Second motor apparatus received June 5, 1913.
January 1913
Fire Chief’s Roadster
Fire Chief's Roadster. Chief John Aitken and fireman Sam Sweet are seen in this...
November 1912
Combination Wagon
No4 received this combination wagon in 1912 that carried 1000`of 2 1/2" hose, 40...
Station 4 – Opening
Captain R.A. Haylock was promoted when Station 4 opened in 1909. Earl Gaze, age...
January 1912
Answering the call
Horse-drawn fire wagon with water tank, racing east on King St between Richmond &...
