In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, the Huron Historical Society presents “From Bucket Brigades to Sophisticated Fire Apparatus: A History of the Men and Women of the Huron Fire Department”, Thursday, October 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the Huron Public Library. The documentary explores the beginnings and evolution of Huron’s fire department with highlights including the history of the beloved Blue Goose fire truck, the transition from a volunteer to full-time fire department, the first and only four women volunteer EMTs, and videos and photos of Huron fires and disasters. The documentary features interviews with (in order of appearance):

·      Mike Stout, Huron Volunteer Firefighter

·      Carol Ochs Wood, Daughter of William Ochs, Huron Volunteer Firefighter

·      Blanche Ochs, wife of William Ochs, Huron Volunteer Firefighter

·      Pat Johnson, Assistant Fire Chief, Brook Park, Ohio and Huron Volunteer Firefighter

·      George Smith, Retired Captain, Huron Fire Department

·      Amy Boos Both, Daughter of Dave Boos, Retired Huron Volunteer Firefighter and Sara Boos, Retired Huron Volunteer EMT

·      Donna Neer, Retired Huron Volunteer EMT

·      John Zimmerman, Retired Chief, Huron Fire Department

·      Paul Berlin, Retired Chief, Huron Fire Department