Los Angeles firefighters in action at 3rd and Broadway, circa 1913

Los Angeles firefighters in action at 3rd and Broadway, circa 1913

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Today is International Firefighters Day. From the USC Digital Library, here’s a circa 1870-79 portrait of Charles E. Miles, Los Angeles’ last volunteer fire chief.

Today is International Firefighters Day. From the USC Digital Library, here’s a circa 1870-79 portrait of Charles E. Miles, Los Angeles’ last volunteer fire chief.

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Source: digitallibrary.usc.edu