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THE STENTORIANS: Ballard and Anderson

First hand accounts of before and after racial segregation in the Los Angeles City Fire Department.

Keep the Fire Burning Rescue Your Museum

The AAFFM is dedicated to collecting, conserving, and sharing the heritage of African American Firefighters through collaboration and education, the AAFFM's success is contingent upon your involvement.

Sculpture of Arnett

The sculptures is Artis Lane, an exceptional and recognized artist that has created many works all over the United States and Canada. Her most recent work can be viewed in the Nation’s Capitol, a large bust of Sojourner Truth. For more of her work please visit www.ArtisLane.com.

Firehouse Jazz July 13, 2013 Photos

Rookie/Hartsfield Dedication

Arnett Hartsfield, a retired Los Angeles firefighter nicknamed "The Rookie", was just one of the many victims of racism in the fire service.

Historical Timeline

Historical Timeline-Various vintage photos. Firefighters from Central Ave in 1941.

About AAFFM

The AAFFM opened it’s doors as a Museum on December 13, 1997. The dedication of the Museum also served as the acknowledgement of what was believed to be the city’s first 100 years of service by African American Firefighters (1897-1997).

Promotion Celebration For Battalion Chief Robert Harris

Woman Of Fire

Firefighter Leigh-Ann Orr and Captain Veronie Steele-Small. The only two African American Women Firefighters in the Los Angeles County Fire Dept.; A celebration of African American Women Firefighters of California, all of the women of pictured here are from various Fire Departments in the State of California.

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Tested by flames and prejudice: city’s first black firefighters honored

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William E. Callier Sr. passes around a copy of an old newspaper clipping, his pride still evident decades after he and 15 other men made Atlanta history. “Bronze Fire-fighters Ready for Action.” A black-and-white photograph in a 1963 edition of the Atlanta Inquirer newspaper shows …
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Monthly Volunteer Lunch

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January 24 at the AAFFM. These men are the retired and few active members of the L.A. Fire Service following our monthly volunteer lunch. This was coordinated by Retired Assistant Chief Curtis James (in the center with white hat) and Retired Inspector Mike Dumas …
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Synthia SAINT JAMES Returns to AAFF Museum for Fundraiser

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Fine Art America is the premier online marketplace for purchasing fine art originals and prints. It is also the easiest way to discover new artists and art galleries and to stay connected to your local art scene! 1-synthia-saint-james.fineartamerica.com Synthia SAINT JAMES Returns to AAFF Museum …
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(YALA) Dark Girls – The Story of Color, Gender, and Race

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86th Birthday of the late retired Assistant Fire Chief Paul Orduna

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Pictured are (L-R) Museum President; Captain Brent Burton, Miss Delores Orduna, Gloria Orduna-O’Quinn, Museum Board members; Firefighter Gerald Durant, Firefighter Paramedic Michelle Banks, Akosua Hobert and Assistant Chief Kwame Cooper. (Photo by Robert Gladden) January 17, 2013 marked the 86th birthday of the late retired …
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