Although most firefighter equipment issues that arose after the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 have been corrected, there are still issues with equipment today.
Breathing Apparatus
Segment of interview with retired fireman, Dave Balthis
Photograph of a breathing apparatus. Courtesy of the Howard County Fire Department.
Radio Communications
Segment of interview with retired fireman, Dave Balthis
Photograph of a piece of radio communication equipment. Courtesy of the Howard County Fire Department.