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A life for the flames: The photographer who writes fire service history
Glen E. Ellman has been documenting the fire service history in Fort Worth since 2002. On April 15, 2025, we will shed light on his most formative encounters.
A life for the flames: The photographer who writes fire service history
Glen E. Ellman has been a staff photographer with the Fort Worth Fire Department since 2002. His career began in 1978 when, as a photography student at Syracuse University, he noticed a fire in a rowhouse on his 20th birthday. During this tragic incident in which four firefighters lost their lives, Ellman was the only photographer to document the events. This experience had a lasting impact on his career in the field of fire department photography. Ellman's powerful images emphasize the humanity and dedication of firefighters, strengthen community trust, and serve as both internal documentation and public relations.
One of his most impressive photographs shows a firefighter putting an oxygen mask on a child after a fire. Ellman is always willing to be there to shoot even in the middle of the night, making him an indispensable member of the fire team. His closeness to the emergency services allows him to capture their exemplary efforts in a very authentic way. The operator of Fireworld.at has known Ellman for several years and emphasizes his connection to the fire department. During a visit to Austria in February 2023, Ellman met Firehouse.com Editor-in-Chief Peter Matthews.
Restoration of historical fire department history
The figure is based on the former commander Johann Aichinger of the Edla-Boxhofen fire department, who served from 1936 to 1957. Blaschek, Greßl and deputy fire brigade commander. Christoph Stockinger dressed the figure that will greet visitors to the Edla-Boxhofen fire station in the future. This restoration underscores the commitment to preserving the fire department's history for future generations.
Ellman's involvement in Fort Worth and the restoration of the firefighter's jacket in Edla-Boxhofen show how deeply the connection to the fire department is anchored in the community and how important it is to document and preserve both current and historical aspects of fire department history.