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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March 1962
Home Inspections Display
Fire Prevention Week display under construction in the basement of Central Firehall (340 Waterloo...
December 1960
Moving into Byron Station
Moving equipment into Byron Station, December 1960. (L-R) Platoon Chief Wright, Fire Fighter Jim...
November 1960
Lounge Fire – Richmond St
Lounge Restaurant Fire - Richmond Street.L- Jim Fitzgerald Sr.R - Jim Fitzgerald Jr.(Courtesy of...
September 1960
December 1959
November 1959
October 1959
November 1958
June 1958
Gas Explosion
Gas explosion at 629 Lorne Ave. Two Union Gas workers...
August 1957
Finally out of service
1927 wooden aerial taken out of service in 1957. (L-R) Chief R.C.McRonald, unknown Alderman,...