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Remember our
Fallen Firefighters
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Remember our
Fallen Firefighters
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Photo: Thomas E. Franklin/The Record
FDNY Firefighters raise the U.S. flag at
"Ground Zero" at the World Trade Center, 9-11-2001.
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Welcome to the Extra Alarm Association
Home Page!
The Extra Alarm Association of the Twin Cities, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that serves as the local fire buff organization in the St. Paul & Minneapolis, Minnesota (U.S.A.) area known as the "Twin Cities".
Our primary function is to support the Twin City area fire departments in any way we can. We also publish a highly regarded bi-monthly newsletter, "The Extra Alarmer". We are members of the International Fire Buff Associates, Inc., which consists of 87 member organizations throughout North America. The Extra Alarm Association was founded in 1974 (hence the number "74" on the fire alarm box in our logo).
We are now and always been dedicated to the preservation of the histories
of the Minneapolis and St. Paul Fire Departments through our extensive databases
of apparatus and extra alarm fires and many other subjects.
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MFD and StPFD 2012 Extra Alarm Fires
Are now available
Minneapolis FD 2012 Extra Alarms
St. Paul FD 2012 Extra Alarms
The Roving Reporter is on the Road Again!
Trip #15 March 2013 - Minneapolis to Florida
View Models in full 3D in the Google Earth Browser Window
Select the model to view from the choice list below/right
(If you cannot see the station models, you need to
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browser plugin, others will be offering support soon
Minneapolis Former Station 17 (a) was opened as Station Q in 1890. On January 12, 1891 Department was reorganized,
and it became MFD Station 17. In June, 1891 Engine 17 placed in service.
February 1, 1904 Chemical 7 was disbanded. February 1, 1904 Hose 23 placed
in service (and moved to new Station 23 on June, 1906).
October 12, 1928 Ladder 2 in service at Station 17 (from Station 1).
December, 1934 Ladder 2 disbanded when Combination 27 was created.
Dec 5, 1941 Station closed when a newer Station 17 opened.
The building still stands today (although highly modified).
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You can also obtain the model from the
Trimble (formerly Google) 3D Warehouse
Or, from our
Minneapolis 3D Fire Station Models page
St. Paul, MN former Station 4(b) was constructed in 1922 at 416 Wacouta, the former locatipn
of Station 2 that occupied the same location. The station was orginally numbered as Station 2
until 1934 when it was renumbered as Station 4. In 1922 the companies quartered there were Engines
2 and 4, Ladder 8, and Squad 1. Water Tower 1 joined the quarters in 1957. The station closed
in 1970 when the new Station 4 opened. The building still stands today, modified into private
residences.
Minneapolis Former Station 21 (a) was opened in 1884 as Station 21 with Chemical 10.
October 1901 saw Engine 21 replace Chemical 10, and on June 1, 1906 Ladder 8 joined the quarters.
In December 1934 Combination 21 replaced the Engine and Ladder. January 5, 1949 Engine 21 and
Ladder 2 replaced the Combination. On April 28, 1961 the station closed when the new Station 21
opened. The building still stands today (modified) as a retail estsblishment.
Click THIS LINK to get a short video of the fire station model
You can also obtain the model from the
Trimble (formerly Google) 3D Warehouse
Or, from our
Minneapolis 3D Fire Station Models page
St. Paul, MN former Station 14(b) was constructed in 1910 at 93 N. Snelling on the NW corner of Ashland.
The station opened as Station 20, it quartered Engine 20 and Ladder 10 in a then 2-bay station.
In 1922 Engine 14 replaced Engine 20. The station was then renumbered as Station 14. In the mid-1950's
the station was converted into a 3-bay station, and in 1958 Squad 2 joined the quarters.
The station closed in 1982 and was replaced by a new Station 14 one block away. The building still stands,
although modified, and is used a private business establishment.
Minneapolis Former Station 15 (a) was opened on January, 1889 as Station P with Hose 15.
In December, 1890 Chemical 6 in went in service (out May, 1898). January 12, 1891 Department
was reorganized, and became MFD Station 15. November, 1892 Engine 15 now in service.
In December 22, 1915 Ladder 7 in service from Station 23. December 10, 1934 Combination 15
replaces Eng 15 and Lad 7 with Buffalo quad. 1945 Station closed and Combination 15 moved
to Station 29 (now Station 15). The building no longer exists.
Click THIS LINK to get a short video of the fire station model
You can also obtain the model from the
Trimble (formerly Google) 3D Warehouse
Or, from our
Minneapolis 3D Fire Station Models page
Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, Long Beach
and Municipal Fire Stations
Map for your Google Earth is now available
(click link below...)
LA City and County Fire Stations
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This .kmz file contains:
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LA City Stations: 106
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LA County Stations: 175
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Long Beach Stations: 23
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Municipal Stations: 91
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Total Stations: 395
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Station photos for 98% of stations
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Formatted Placemark for each Station
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Battalion/Division Locations
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Apparatus assigments in each placemark
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Extensive (and selectable) Bordering
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Legend of the Map
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Copyright and Downloadable Map Database
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Sample Map Placemark (one of nearly 400 for every station)
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SEE for yourself, you be the judge...
We've been publishing it for over 30 years!
View one complete newsletter sample PDF file of "The Extra Alarmer".
( We will not be placing other copies of the newsletter on this site, to receive it you must subscribe).
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Upcoming Extra Alarm Association Meetings
NEXT MEETING:
Monday, March 11, 2013
Firefighters Hall & Museum
664 22nd Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
When: 7:00 p.m.
Future Meetings:
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April 8, 2013
Firefighters Hall & Museum
Note: Members DUES must be paid to be able to vote!
(Our meetings, except for our December meeting, are open to anyone who has an interest in the fire service. Please come as a visitor and we will be pleased to introduce you to our organization and if you desire we will explain our membership requirements to you. Bring a friend too!) Our meetings consist of a short business meeting followed by some fire service related entertainment and refreshments. When our meetings are held at an area fire department station a tour and viewing of apparatus (including picture taking - weather permitting) is usual.
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