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He wrote a number of articles relating to the department’s history that have been published in various magazines and newsletters and posts a history blog on the internet. In addition, he published Philadelphia Fire Apparatus Volume 4. Jack co-authored Hike Out, the only written history of the Philadelphia Fire department ever published. He also was a contributing editor for Fire Apparatus Journal. Jack served on the Board of Directors of Fireman’s Hall. On OctoJack was named the official Philadelphia Fire Department Historian by Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers. Some of his research has been used by the Philadelphia Fire Department to evaluate their operations and procedures and make changes where necessary. While working there he became involved in researching the department’s history, as well as documenting it. In May of 1988 he began working as a museum volunteer.
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With his interest in the Philadelphia Fire Department and its history, it was only natural that he found himself at the Fireman’s Hall Museum. It was at that time that he began collecting photographs relating to the Philadelphia Fire Department.
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Those scenes made an indelible impression on him. Our Tampa Showroom is located at 361 30th Street NE Ruskin, FL 33570. From his early days of grammar school, he watched Engine 53 and Ladder 27 responding to alarms in his South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1979 American LaFrance Century Custom Firetruck is listed by our Tampa Showroom and can be viewed in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD video at For additional information, please call our knowledgeable staff at (813)645-6200 or email us at. As a child he was fascinated with fire engines in general and those of the Philadelphia Fire Department in particular. Jack Wright (April 11, 1963-April 6, 2021) was a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, PA.