Milwaukee Fire Department (WI) (Images of America) [Paperback]

Wayne Mutza (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 20, 2005

The Milwaukee Fire Department, like the city it serves, boasts a long and proud past, rich with diverse details. The department first formed as a volunteer organization in 1837, evolving into a full-time service by 1874. Steeped in pride and tradition, its penchant for innovation is legendary.

These traits have characterized legions of brave and skillful professionals whose devotion to duty established the department’s reputation as a leader in protecting lives and property. Throughout the department’s history, its members

have left their mark in countless ways, reflecting the background, work ethic, and talent of Milwaukee’s citizens.

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About the Author

Wayne Mutza served for nearly two decades as a member of the Milwaukee Fire Department before the hazards of the profession ended his career. Drawing from his numerous experiences and interests, he went on to further his education and indulge his passion for teaching and writing. Author of numerous books and articles on a wide range of subjects, Mutza has worked as a literary consultant and teaches writing courses.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (July 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 073853434X
• ISBN-13: 978-0738534343
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #900,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent example of image-based history, August 5, 2005

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Lennart Lundh (Orland Hills, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee Fire Department (WI) (Images of America) (Paperback)

Long known as a world-class aviation historian, former Milwaukee firefighter Wayne Mutza makes a second journey into the history of the profession and Department he loves. The results are again top notch. Where many authors of image-based histories fail to properly marry photos and captions, Mutza succeeds at making each element support the other to simultaneously deliver both social and technical history at its best. Whether for education, entertainment, or example, this is the book to take in hand and enjoy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A treasury of visual history, steeped in pride, gratitude, and respect, August 5, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee Fire Department (WI) (Images of America) (Paperback)

The newest addition to Arcadia's outstanding "Images of America" series, Milwaukee Fire Department by Wayne Mutza (who served for almost twenty years with the Milwaukee Fire Department before the hazards of firefighting ended his career) tells the story of the Milwaukee Fire Department from its origins as a volunteer group in 1837 down to the present day. Milwaukee Fire Department is not a strictly text history, but rather a photographic one, consisting almost entirely of black-and-white photographs from the past century and a half, each photograph sporting a brief caption detailing its origin. A treasury of visual history, steeped in pride, gratitude, and respect for the selfless and often heroic labor of Milwaukee's protectors against the ravages of fire.