Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2013.057.18 |
Collection |
Jody Thompson Hill Collection |
Object Name |
Clipping, Newspaper |
Reference code |
US SPHi 2013.057.18 |
Date |
Circa 1948 |
Scope & Content |
Newspaper article about Spanner becoming an official member of the South Portland Fire Department. Photo of Spanner with fireman Ralph Thompson accompanies the article. Spanner was given to Ralph Thompson by the Town of Newfield - their thanks to Thompson for his help during the forest fires of 1947. In addition to helping fight the fires with his unit, he also helped some local people save livestock by offering use of his horse van. |
Search Terms |
South Portland Fire Department Spanner (fire dog) Engine 5 (Cash Corner) 1947 fire disaster |
Subjects |
Fire dogs Dogs Animals Fire departments |
People |
Thompson, Ralph F. |
Site # |
147 |
Site Name - For More Information |
South Portland Fire Department |