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Murrah Stone Dedication Added to Fire Archive at Fire Museum in Emmitsburg
Courtesy Photo
On October 6, 2015, a slab of Responders played the day of the
granite that was removed from Oklahoma Bombing and for many
the face of the Alfred P. Murrah months afterward.”
Federal Building in Oklahoma City The museum was established in
was added to the fire archive at 2005. Individual and organizational
The National Fire Heritage Center/ memberships are open to all
Frederick County Fire/Rescue interested in providing financial
Museum (NHFC) at 300B South support and offers of historical print
Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg. The materials, too.
Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building The NFHC is shares space with
was the site of the April 19, 1995, the Frederick County, Maryland,
Oklahoma City Bombing; the Fire/Rescue Museum at the same
building was destroyed in the location in Emmitsburg, Maryland,
domestic terrorist bomb attack. within walking distance of the
The building’s remnant was U.S. Fire Administration and
dedicated into the museum’s its National Fire Academy, the
archive during a ceremony where Emergency Management Institute
a delegation of fire officials Pictured left to right are Robert Doke, Oklahoma State Fire Marshall; Wayne Powell, Executive and related elements on the campus
from Oklahoma was present. Director of the National Fire Heritage Center; Keith Bryant, Oklahoma City Fire Chief; and Kellie of the National Emergency Training
The delegation was being led by Sawyers, Oklahoma City Fire Department. Center where the National Fallen
Oklahoma State Fire Marshal Firefighters Memorial is also
Robert Doke, who arranged its nature,” adding that, “Leading and first responders in history. The located.
representatives from every major up to the events of 9/11, it was the archive is comprised of more than Visitors are always welcome (by
state-level fire organization, worst terrorist event to ever occur 8,000 objects with new items added appointment being best to assure
including the Oklahoma City Fire on American soil.” continually. The goal of the NFHC proper support). The NFHC also
Department, to be present. Powell indicated that the stone is is to preserve America’s written fire is responsible for operation of the
In an interview with Your4State. an important fragment, that is being history, as well as display 3-D items “National Fire and Emergency
com news, Wayne Powell, Executive added to an archive that represents a that enhance their meanings. Services Hall of Legends, Legacies
Director of the NHFC said, The part of our nation’s history through About the Murrah Granite, and Leaders” initiative and the
Oklahoma City Bombing is “often documents and remains. The archive Powell said, “The Granite with “Benjamin Franklin Fire Writer’s
referred to [the bombing] as ‘Terror is the first fire-related archive in plaque supplements our collection Award” program. To learn more,
in the Heartland.’ We had never the country where visitors read, of materials (reports, maps, videos, please consult our website, www.
experienced in America anything of touch, observe the impact of fire etc.) related to the role First thenfhc.org.
ESP
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Serving the
Community Of Dance & Music
Since 1970
Tap • Ballet • Jazz • Hip Hop
Pre-School Creative
Lyrical
Acrobatics
Modern
Musical Theater
Ages 3 to Adult
For more information
301.271.7458
www.ESPdance.com
Home of the National Award winning E.S.P. Performing Company
Murrah Stone Dedication Added to Fire Archive at Fire Museum in Emmitsburg
Courtesy Photo
On October 6, 2015, a slab of Responders played the day of the
granite that was removed from Oklahoma Bombing and for many
the face of the Alfred P. Murrah months afterward.”
Federal Building in Oklahoma City The museum was established in
was added to the fire archive at 2005. Individual and organizational
The National Fire Heritage Center/ memberships are open to all
Frederick County Fire/Rescue interested in providing financial
Museum (NHFC) at 300B South support and offers of historical print
Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg. The materials, too.
Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building The NFHC is shares space with
was the site of the April 19, 1995, the Frederick County, Maryland,
Oklahoma City Bombing; the Fire/Rescue Museum at the same
building was destroyed in the location in Emmitsburg, Maryland,
domestic terrorist bomb attack. within walking distance of the
The building’s remnant was U.S. Fire Administration and
dedicated into the museum’s its National Fire Academy, the
archive during a ceremony where Emergency Management Institute
a delegation of fire officials Pictured left to right are Robert Doke, Oklahoma State Fire Marshall; Wayne Powell, Executive and related elements on the campus
from Oklahoma was present. Director of the National Fire Heritage Center; Keith Bryant, Oklahoma City Fire Chief; and Kellie of the National Emergency Training
The delegation was being led by Sawyers, Oklahoma City Fire Department. Center where the National Fallen
Oklahoma State Fire Marshal Firefighters Memorial is also
Robert Doke, who arranged its nature,” adding that, “Leading and first responders in history. The located.
representatives from every major up to the events of 9/11, it was the archive is comprised of more than Visitors are always welcome (by
state-level fire organization, worst terrorist event to ever occur 8,000 objects with new items added appointment being best to assure
including the Oklahoma City Fire on American soil.” continually. The goal of the NFHC proper support). The NFHC also
Department, to be present. Powell indicated that the stone is is to preserve America’s written fire is responsible for operation of the
In an interview with Your4State. an important fragment, that is being history, as well as display 3-D items “National Fire and Emergency
com news, Wayne Powell, Executive added to an archive that represents a that enhance their meanings. Services Hall of Legends, Legacies
Director of the NHFC said, The part of our nation’s history through About the Murrah Granite, and Leaders” initiative and the
Oklahoma City Bombing is “often documents and remains. The archive Powell said, “The Granite with “Benjamin Franklin Fire Writer’s
referred to [the bombing] as ‘Terror is the first fire-related archive in plaque supplements our collection Award” program. To learn more,
in the Heartland.’ We had never the country where visitors read, of materials (reports, maps, videos, please consult our website, www.
experienced in America anything of touch, observe the impact of fire etc.) related to the role First thenfhc.org.
ESP
Elower-Sicilia
Productions
Serving the
Community Of Dance & Music
Since 1970
Tap • Ballet • Jazz • Hip Hop
Pre-School Creative
Lyrical
Acrobatics
Modern
Musical Theater
Ages 3 to Adult
For more information
301.271.7458
www.ESPdance.com
Home of the National Award winning E.S.P. Performing Company
