Coffee Mugs showing historical photographs.
Machine Washable Cotton 72 x 48
James K. Callahan was promoted through the ranks and served as Assistant Chief for St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue until 1990, when he assumed the position of Fire Chief in Hillsborough County. Chief Callahan returned to St. Petersburg in March 1996 as Fire Chief. He serve the City until January of 2006, when he retired to accept a position with the Monroe County Fire Department.
James D. Large was hired in 1974. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1979, captain in 1982, district chief in 1985, and assistant chief in 1991. He served in both assistant chief positions, Operations and Fire Marshal, before his appointment to Fire Chief in February of 2006. He continues the long tradition of excellence in the fire and life safety service provided to the citizens of St. Petersburg.
In St. Petersburg, thirteen (13) fire stations provide fire and emergency services, along with a number of specialty teams including: Hazardous Materials Response, Technical Rescue, and Marine Unit. The department has grown to over 350 personnel responding to more than 40,000 emergency calls per year.
Fire House Magazine: August 1998 cover, Firefighters from Station 1 attack an arson fire in February 1998
Chief Callahan poses with Sparky the Fire Dog.