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Along the way, it documents the organizational improvements and political changes that have made city firefighting significantly more effective. This book tells the tale of the greatest fires that have threatened New York, including the Great Fire of 1835, the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and the attack on the World Trade Center, when hundreds of New York's Bravest tragically lost their lives.FDNY—An Illustrated History is filled with full-color photographs of fire fighting equipment, uniforms, medals, badges, and memorabilia from the remarkable collection of the New York City Fire Museum. These are supplemented with never-before-seen photographs from the FDNY Photo Unit, as well as unique material from private collections.With chilling accounts of the most devastating fires that have threatened New York, including the Great Fire of 1835, the General Slocum Steamboat Fire and the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, FDNY—An Illustrated History tells the story of the world's greatest city and the brave firefighters who work tirelessly to protect it.
