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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Firefighting History of Washington DC

Just released our third or Part 3 if you will eBook on the History of Fire Rescue in Washington DC. Originally one work (of over 100 pages) it was broken into 3 parts. The latest covers World War II to Present Day. Company organizations and movements, new stations, changes at the top, major incidents as well as other milestones of development in our Nations Capital. No photos as yet but plan to add some eventually (contact me if you have any you would like to contribute). Go to our storefront to order.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

History of EMS in Washington DC

Just released, our latest eBook on the History of EMS in Washington DC. This chronology covers the evolution of hospitals the initial source of public ambulance service for our Nation's Capital. Details the opening and expansion facilities like Emergency, Casualty, Doctors, Garfield, Gallinger, and Freedmen's Hospitals some long gone others under new names and missions. Details ambulance unit evolution from the early rescue squad ambos to the DCFD public service takeover in 1957, to Mobile 25, the Rapids and the latest Paramedic Engine Companies. Covers unit additions and movements over time. Also touches on the multitudes of Civil War Hospitals (around 85) and some of the bigger mass casualty events and mutual aid and campus EMS agencies like B-CCRS, GERMS, EMeRG & AUFRT. Includes several unit location maps. Go to the Rustys Rosters Storefront and download yours today. NOTE this eBook does not have photos as yet. Anyone wishing to submit please contact me via email. Old or new DC ambo pics with proper photographer credit.