Detroit Fire Department

Once known as the "Paris of the West," Motown became synonymous with urban abandonment and arson as job and population decline took hold in the late 20th century. No other fire department has experienced the hardships of the job on such a consistent basis


About the Author
Traiforos, David: - David Traiforos is a retired fire chief with over 40 years of experience in the field. Traiforos has been documenting the history of the DFD for 20 years. Lt. Arn Nowicki brings over 25 years of service with the Detroit Fire Department to this work. Also an executive member of the Detroit Firemen's Fund, Nowicki honors firefighters across the state through the operation of the Fallen Firefighter's Memorial Rig. Images featured in this work were compiled largely from private collections, the Detroit Firemen's Fund, and the Detroit Historical Society.