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Firefighter Dave takes a visit to the Ontario, California Fire Department to see what it takes to be a real firefighter and how fire trucks work. It also features footage of the Ontario International Airport Fire Department in action. We look inside of a fire truck and learn about all of the different equipment and gear the firefighters use.
Shocking video showed the moment a speeding passenger train slammed into a Florida fire truck that drove past a warning gate onto the tracks, injuring 15 people, including three smoke eaters.
February is Black History Month and it pays tribute to the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. It has been celebrated since 1976, but actually started back in 1926 with ...
Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. [4] [5] It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora, initially lasting a week before becoming a month-long observation since 1970. [6]
In 2015, Jones' achievements were recognized by the creators of a Black heritage-themed playground located in Minneapolis. The playground features train-themed equipment with an educational plaque explaining Jones' mobile refrigeration technology. [7] In 2022, several Black-owned breweries honored Jones during Black History Month.
Every Black History Month and Juneteenth, pioneers in African American history are often mentioned like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Muhammad Ali and Harriet Tubman. They are revered ...
So, in honor of Black History Month, here are some well-known and little-known facts that you may not have known. Related: Black History Month Themes Through the Years (1928-2025) Interesting ...
The first self-propelled steam-driven fire engine was built in New York in 1841. It was the target of sabotage by firefighters and its use was discontinued, and motorized fire engines did not become commonplace until the early 1900s. The dawn of the 20th Century brought about the age of the motorized fire apparatus.