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Tuesday, September 30, 2008 | 
As time passes, it is easy for us to forget how far America's Fire Service has progressed in the last fifty years.
"When Every Minute Counts" is a 1958 short movie from the American District Telegraph Company, now commonly referred to as ADT.
Featuring actors in speaking roles intertwined with late 1950's footage of the Los Angeles Fire Department, this precursor to today's 'infomercial' underscores the advances within the alarm industry and among first responders since Ike was in office and the Dodgers came to Los Angeles.
We trust you'll enjoy this commercial peek at the LAFD of 1958.
To learn more about the Los Angeles Fire Department in any year, please plan your visit to the LAFD Historical Society Museums in Hollywood and San Pedro, as well as the African-American Firefighter Museum in South Los Angeles.
Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
3 comments:
...and of course, to experience the marvels of today's LAFD, schedule a visit to your Neighborhood Fire Station today!
Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,
Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department
Who the heck was Chief Walker and where are the bugles that are supposed to be on his jacket lapel?
The office he is in appears to be the Chief Engineer’s office at the old HQ on Hill Street.
Otherwise, a delightful video to watch. Thanks for making it available!
Larry,
While I can't vouch for the site being anything but a movie set, I am confident the roles of the (fictional) Fire and Police Chiefs were assumed by actors.
Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,
Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department
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