Archive of posts filed under the Personal category.

The Keeper of Raleigh’s Fire History – News & Observer Profile

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Yours Truly was profiled in Sunday’s News & Observer, as a Tar Heel of the Week in a story by Marti Maguire. Excellent piece about my passion for the fire service, the many hats that I wear, and the path that led me to this hysterical, historical place.  Read the article[*], which is reprinted below. …

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Guest Post – My Antique Fire Trucks by George Mills

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By George Mills, a former Chief of Bay Leaf VFD Last year Mike asked to me write a posting about antique fire trucks. Here’s that article from August 2015, where I wrote about several restored and decaying American LaFrance rigs in North Carolina. This time I’m write about my antiques. Beginning with my first, a …

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