Fireline, Dec. 1986, part 2
In part 2 of this vintage Tampa Fire Department TV show we see fireboat Francis Belamy in dry dock, we attend a promotional ceremony and we learn about a training video titled, "The Red Badge of Courage".
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Fireline, Nov-Dec 1986, part 1
In part one of this 1986 highlight show hosted by Fire Inspector Melvin Stone we see some large fires in 1986, attend a hazardous materials class graduation, and we watch a hazmat demo and an EMS demo on Franklin Street in downtown. This video ends with an interview with new mayor Sandy Freedman.
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