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Badges of the Bravest: A Pictorial History of Fire Departments in New York City [Hardcover]

Gary R. Urbanowicz (Author)

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Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: Turner (October 7, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1563117975
ISBN-13: 978-1563117978
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 5 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #965,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars It is a book about FDNY Badges., January 27, 2012

Edward Harvey (New Marlborough, MA United States) - See all my reviews

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This is certainly not the most exciting book in the world, but it is of great interest to anyone who enjoys the history of the fire service and particularly the FDNY. It is very well researched and the photos are great. The coffee table size makes it cumbersome to read and handle. I bought at a fire fest and got a slight discount.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent history book., December 25, 2011

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I purchased this for my husband for Christmas and he loves it. It is an excellent book on the NYFD and its history.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fire Buff..., April 20, 2008

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Really detailed book on the badges and history of the FDNY.
Great for any fire buff interested in the FDNY.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo Badges of the Bravest
Not knowing exactly what to expect and not knowing if this would be a dry and boring read,we are very happy to say it is an interesting and informative read. Read more

Published on January 28, 2008 by Mildred H. Jex

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pictorial History At Its Best
If you have the slightest interest in the history of the FDNY, this is the book for you. Yes, there are other good books on the FDNY, but the niche occupied by this book (i. Read more

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Clearly, the Council did not heed Chief Howard's recommendation to eliminate the use of badges by the Fire Department of the City of New York. Read the first page

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fire lines badge, pentagon badges, vehicle badge, resigned firemen, exempt firemen, courtesy badges, presentation badges, detail badge, salvage corps, patrol badge, cap devices, badge styles, volunteer era, tese cross, style badge, breast badge, retired firemen, uniformed force, standard badge, many badges, licensed places, honorary officers, paid department, cross badge, two badges

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New York, Firemen's Association, Chief of Department, Fire Marshal, Staten Island, Chief Engineer, Deputy Chief, Medical Officer, World War, Port Authority, Hose Company, Deputy Commissioner, Coast Guard, Eastern District, Battalion Chief, United States, Western District, Common Council, General Order, New Jersey, Fire Dept, Fire Museum, Navy Yard, Penn Station, Protection Engine

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Long Island City (Images of America) by Greater Astoria Historical Society on page 74, and Back Matter
Fires and firefighters by John V Morris on page 121
Merchant Marine (Passbooks) by Jack Rudman in Front Matter
English Language (Opus Books) by Logan Pearsall Smith on page 121
New York (Timesaver) by Denise Kiernan on page 121

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