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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July 1957
New Heaquarters
Opened July 15, 1957
December 1956
Coal gas incident
Occupants of 376 Oakland Ave were overcome by coal gas from their furnace. London...
November 1956
November 1955
Downtown Fire
(Courtesy of Jim Fitzgerald)
July 1955
Fair Grounds Training
LFD recruit class, consisting of 12 new firefighters, practise catching hydrants. Recruits are Driver...
November 1954
Lounge Grill
Lounge Grill on Richmond Street. Aerial ladder extended to the fourth floor roof with...