Fire Service Contributors & Legends
Historical Figures Who Have Impacted the American Fire Service
Garrett Morgan
From humble beginnings as the son of former slaves, Garrett Morgan is now recognized for his amazing, lifesaving inventions.

Dr. Harry M. Archer
Dr. Harry Archer epitomized the term “Fire Buff” and spent over six decades in service to the F.D.N.Y.

Alexander Joy Cartwright
There is a long-standing relationship between firefighters and the sport of baseball, but did you know that the game (as we know it today) was actually founded by firefighters? One of the most prominent pioneers of baseball in America was Alexander Joy Cartwright.