Chief Casper Honored

Chief Casper Honored

The San Francisco Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. presented Chief Andrew Casper with the traditional gold plated electricians pliers Man of the Year Award at its annual installation of officers.

Casper joined the San Francisco Fire Department in 1947 and became chief in 1976. He has been instrumental in developing technical programs to improve the effectiveness of his department. He has been a leader in supporting the Life Safety concept of construction in San Francisco.

Fire Destroys Historic North Philadelphia Church

Fire tore through the United Missionary Baptist Church Monday night as frigid temperatures hindered the efforts to put it out.
tacoma (wa) firing range

One Killed, Another Injured in Fire at Indoor Shooting Range in Tacoma (WA)

One person was killed and another injured after fire broke out at an indoor shooting range in Tacoma on Sunday.