tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post1020788090480784045..comments2024-03-29T09:18:21.305-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: Fire Fighting: A Long and Proud HistoryDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-71216250484457735152019-06-22T20:11:26.460-04:002019-06-22T20:11:26.460-04:00Isn't that the truth, Marilyn?! Can you imagin...Isn't that the truth, Marilyn?! Can you imagine trying to put out a<br />huge fire with just buckets of water? Thanks for stopping by. Glad<br />you enjoyed the post!Kathleen Rouserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12230409554080446106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-39109326581026580932019-06-21T19:44:40.866-04:002019-06-21T19:44:40.866-04:00Kathleen, Thank you for sharing this informative h...Kathleen, Thank you for sharing this informative historical post about fire-fighting. There has a been some major changes with firefighters and their gear. Marilyn R. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05823250623223816968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-2452416587379822132019-06-21T10:15:41.303-04:002019-06-21T10:15:41.303-04:00Cindy, thank you for stopping by. It would be inte...Cindy, thank you for stopping by. It would be interesting to visit a fire<br />museum. How fun! I didn't come across the fact about the beards<br />or the masks, that I recall. I agree, I think a mask would be scary<br />to a child! Thank you for sharing the fun facts you learned.<br />I love museums too. So glad you enjoyed the post! Kathleen Rouserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12230409554080446106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-17152664919143281262019-06-21T10:11:26.982-04:002019-06-21T10:11:26.982-04:00Connie, I'm so glad you enjoyed this post! It ...Connie, I'm so glad you enjoyed this post! It is so easy to<br />take what we are used to for granted. While I thankfully haven't<br />had to call the fire department, I'm grateful for those who would<br />risk their lives to help us and for the modern technology that<br />makes firefighting more efficient!I learned a lot researching<br />for this post. Kathleen Rouserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12230409554080446106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-75669297808772755152019-06-21T06:24:49.057-04:002019-06-21T06:24:49.057-04:00We have a fire museum here in Aurora, Illinois. On...We have a fire museum here in Aurora, Illinois. One day my sister and I spent some time there. Fascinating. Here's a fun fact. Firefighters in the 1800s grew their beards as a form of fire protection. When a fire alarmed sounded they soaked their beards in water to protect their faces from the flames. Later a leather facemask was used and if I were a kid being rescued the sight might be quite frightening. The buckets were also leather. I adore museums and all the things I learn by visiting them. Kathy, this was a great post. Thanks for sharing.Jubileewriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681074948260157766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-34189207685159953382019-06-21T05:49:05.662-04:002019-06-21T05:49:05.662-04:00I love this blog because I learn so much about thi...I love this blog because I learn so much about things that I just take for granted. Who isn't grateful for firefighters? We've needed them once or twice in our lives and thanked God they were available. Nowadays we take it for granted that help will arrive if we have a problem. Thanks for this post!Connie R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12038621934457678475noreply@blogger.com