A life for the flames: the photographer who writes fire brigade history
A life for the flames: the photographer who writes fire brigade history
Fort Worth, USA - Glen E. Ellman has been working as a permanent photographer at the Fort Worth fire brigade since 2002. His career began in 1978 when he noticed a fire in a row house on his 20th birthday as a photography student at Syracuse University. While this tragic incident, in which four firefighters lost their lives, Ellman was the only photographer to document the events. This experience shaped his career in the field of fire brigade photography. Ellman's urgent images emphasize the humanity and dedication of the firefighters, strengthen the trust of the community and serve both internal documentation and public relations.
One of his most impressive photographs shows a fireman who puts an oxygen mask on a child after a fire. Ellman is always ready to be there for his recordings in the middle of the night, which makes him an indispensable member of the fire brigade team. His proximity to the emergency services makes him extremely authentic. The operator of fireworld.at has known Ellman for several years and emphasizes his connection to the fire brigade. During a visit to Austria in February 2023, Ellman met the chief editor of Firehouse.com, Peter Matthews.
restoration of historical fire brigade history
The figure is based on the former commander Johann Aichinger of the fire brigade Edla-Boxhofen, who served from 1936 to 1957. Blaschek, Greßl and section fire brigade commandant Deputy. Christoph Stockinger dressed the figure that visitors will welcome the EDLA-Boxhofen fire station in the future. This restoration underlines the commitment to preserve the history of the fire brigade for future generations.
Ellman's commitment in Fort Worth and the restoration of the fire brigade jacket in Edla-Boxhofen show how deeply the connection to the fire brigade is anchored in the community and how important it is to document and preserve both current and historical aspects of fire brigade history.
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