Since the early history of the Fire Service, communication between firefighters and command staff has always been essential in firefighting.  In the 19^th century a means of communicating during fire incidents was a device called a Fireman’s...

Martin L. Quinn was born on 23^rd of July 1884 and was a lifelong resident of Martinsburg W.Va.  Martin married Lena (Shriver)...

Born in Martinsburg, WV on August 23^rd, 1860, William W. Westphal was the son of Charles and Catherine Westphal.  He...