North Carolina Ambulance Service Study Results, 1965

This is a blog archives posting from August 30, 2014, and re-posted here as the original is unavailable due to technical issues. On April 1, 1963, a two-year study was started of ambulance service in North Carolina. Questionnaires were mailed to 718 ambulance providers, the majority of which were funeral homes. They were asked questions in …

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History of an Abandoned Bridge in Raleigh

This is a blog archives posting from September 5, 2014, and re-posted here as the original is unavailable due to technical issues. Here’s a treat of a treat. Abandoned bridge over Crabtree Creek, just west of Crabtree Valley Mall. Specifically opposite Morehead Drive at Glenwood Avenue. Can be accessed both from the sidewalk on Glenwood, …

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Youngstown Fire Forums, Apparatus Delivery Lists, Notes on NC

This is a blog archives posting from September 14, 2014, and re-posted here as the original is unavailable due to technical issues. Never heard of the Youngstown Fire Forums? That’s an extensive and active discussion board (or collection boards) operated by the Youngstown Fire Department in Ohio. The forum contains a lot of apparatus information, …

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FWD Fire Trucks Delivered in North Carolina

This is a blog archives posting from September 14, 2014, and re-posted here as the original is unavailable due to technical issues. Just learned about this excellent resource, the Youngstown Fire Forums delivery lists list. Includes this FWD fire apparatus users list supplied by Rodger Birchfield. Just a few are listed in North Carolina. The …

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