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1. Boot - Pair of rubber firefighter boots

   Pair of rubber Servus firefighter boots. Felt lined; steel toe. Size 10 wide. Pull straps at top. From the Plato Fire Department, Plato, MN.

   Record Type: Object

   
2. Certificate, Membership - Henry Probst, Hutchinson Fire Department, 1962

   Certificate awarded to Henry W. Probst from the Hutchinson Fire Department, declaring him an honorary member on March 3, 1962 and recognizing him for 31 years of service. The words and department insignia on the certificate are printed in black on off-white paper, with a gold frame and background.

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. Certificate, Membership - J. W. Baseman certificate

   Certificate awarded to J. W. Baseman from the Minnesota State Fire Department Association, declaring him an honorary life member in June 8, 1915. The certificate is printed in black on off-white paper, with a gold seal bearing the insignia of the association.

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. Certificate, Membership - Minnesota State Fire Department Association, Henry Probst

   Certificate awarded to Henry W. Probst from the Minnesota State Fire Department Association, declaring him an honorary life member on June 12, 1945. The certificate is printed in black on off-white paper, with a brown frame and a gold seal bearing the insignia of the association on.

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. Certificate, Membership - W. B. Hopper certificate

   Certificate awarded to W. B. Hopper from the Minnesota State Fire Department Association, declaring him an honorary life member in June 12, 1917. The certificate is printed in black on off-white paper, with a gold seal bearing the insignia of the association on.

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. Clipping, Newspaper - 1915 Memorial Day Parade, Hutchinson, MN

   Photocopied and enlarged photograph from the April 3, 1974 Hutchinson Leader. Members of the Hutchinson Fire Department lined up for participation in the 1915 Memorial Day parade in Hutchinson, MN. Note the department banner at the back and the fire department ribbons worn by each man. Floral wreaths are held by four of the men. In the background is the Merchants Hotel on the southwest corner of Main Street and Washington Avenue. At left is F...

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. Glove - Fireman's gloves

   Pair of leather protective gloves for structural fire fighting. From Plato Fire Department, Plato, MN. Made by American Firewear, Inc.

   Record Type: Object

   
8. Glove, Work - Green suede leather firefighter gloves

   Pair of heavy green suede leather firefighter gloves. From the Plato Fire Department, Plato, MN.

   Record Type: Object

   
9. Helmet, Firefighter's - Plato, MN Fire Department firefighter's helmet

   Plato Fire Department firefighter's helmet c.1952; black plastic with inner impact lining, ear flaps and chin straps. Stenciled "Plato F D" on back of the rear brim. The rear brim is longer than the front brim. Maker's mark: MSA. Mine Safety Appliances, or MSA Safety Incorporated, is a maker of sophisticated safety products that help protect workers who may be exposed to a variety of hazardous conditions.

   Record Type: Object

   
10. Helmet, Firefighter's - Yellow firefighter helmet

    Yellow thermoplastic firefighter helmet with adjustable faceshield; ratchet suspension, chin strap; flannel liner & earlap. From Plato Fire Department, Plato, MN. Worn in 1985.

    Record Type: Object

    
11. Hood - Firefighter hood

    Yellow firefighter hood; worn under a helmet. From Plato Fire Department, Plato, MN. Worn in 1985.

    Record Type: Object

    
12. Mask, Gas - Gas mask

    M.S.A. (Mine Safety Appliances) Burrell type gas mask and carrying case. All-Service Type, with Speaking Diaphragm Facepiece. Approval No. 1405. Gives protection against carbon monoxide, illuminating gas, poisonous gases, smoke and fumes. Rubber mask & straps with metal around lenses; canvas haversack for holding canister with neck & waist web straps. Suitcase type wooden case with metal edges, leather handle, two hasps & two compartments insi...

    Record Type: Object

    
13. Megaphone - Silver colored megaphone

    Silver colored megaphone with leather strap handle. Also called a fire parade trumpet/bugle or speaker horn. This type of parade horn was used by fire departments. Might have been turned upside down and filled with flowers when firemen marched in parades. A speaker trumpet could be used as a ceremonial or commemorative presentation award honoring distinguished service. Some parade horns had fancy engraving; no engraving on this horn.

    Record Type: Object

    
14. Minutes - S. L. Fire Department Minutes, 1921-1932

    Notebook containing the Minutes of the Silver Lake Fire Department, 1921-1932. Includes lists of members.

    Record Type: Archive

    
15. Negative, Sheet Film - Winsted, Minnesota firemen

    Black & white sheet film negative of a photograph of unidentified members of the Winsted Fire Department, Winsted, MN. Undated. They are wearing white shirts, neckties and hats.

    Record Type: Photo

    
16. Novelty, Promotional - Hutchinson Junior Firefighter sticker badge

    Promotional novelty sticker badge for Junior Firefighter, Hutchinson Fire Dept., Hutchinson, MN.

    Record Type: Object

    
17. Novelty, Promotional - Hutchinson Junior Firefighter sticker badge

    Promotional novelty sticker badge for Junior Firefighter, Hutchinson Fire Dept., Hutchinson, MN.

    Record Type: Object

    
18. Pager - Pager

    Motorola pager and battery charger; used by firefighters. From the Plato Fire Department, Plato, MN. .

    Record Type: Object

    
19. Pager - Pager

    Motorola Minitor II SV pager and battery charger; used by firefighters. From the Plato Fire Department, Plato, MN. .

    Record Type: Object

    
20. Plaque, Award - Award plaque-William Pinske

    Brass award plaque from a trophy presented to William Pinske in appreciation of 32 years service with Brownton Fire Dept., Ass't Chief 26 years.

    Record Type: Object