Coffee Mugs showing historical photographs.
Machine Washable Cotton 72 x 48
The city had grown to over fifty-eight square miles. The department had fifty-seven employees working out of six stations. During S. O. Griffith's term as Chief, 1952 until 1962, the city added two more stations and a snorkel truck for high rise rescue.
The appointment of Chief Z. C. Greenway in 1962 marked the first use of written and oral tests to fill departmental vacancies. The position of Assistant Chief was filled by rotating various Deputy Chiefs through the office. Station #10 was built, more personnel were added to the training staff, and programs in civil preparedness and communications were set up.
After Chief Greenway's retirement in 1980, the City's first “outside” Chief was appointed. L. Trujillo came to St. Petersburg from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Although his term was only 20 months, he brought a different perspective of fire administration to this department.
J. G. Knight retired from the St. Petersburg Fire Department after 21 years. He retired as the Assistant Chief of Operations. After a short term as Chief of the Largo Fire Department, he returned to St. Petersburg as Chief in January 1983. Chief Knight lead the Fire & Rescue Department for thirteen years. Under his direction, a commitment was made to being a leader in every aspect of fire protection, emergency management, and emergency medical service. The department changed its name in 1993 to St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue to better reflect the services provided to the community.
Miss Flame 1962 during Fire Prevention Week.
This photo is from Fire Prevention Week 1962 during the parade.
In 1991, firefighters from Russia visited SPFR.