Oral history tools of the trade and interview questions
In Part 4 of our series on oral history interviews, we share tips on supplies, equipment, and the types of questions you should ask.
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Put your money where your mouth is
NFHC President Ronny Coleman highlights recent organization successes and the need for funding to further improve document preservation capabilities.
Preplanning your oral history interview
In Part 3 of our series on oral history interviews, we provide you with tips for preplanning your interview.
Ethical considerations for oral history interviews
In Part 2 of the Oral History series, we take a look at interview styles and ethical considerations for oral history interviews.
Benjamin Franklin Fire Writer’s Award winner announced
The National Fire Heritage Center has announced Fireproof Children/Prevention1st of Rochester, New York, as the winner of the Benjamin Franklin Fire Writer’s Award.
Wingspread VI conference report
The sixth Wingspread conference was held last year to discuss issues impacting the fire and rescue service now and into the foreseeable future. Forty-three fire and rescue leaders were invited to this intense three-day meeting.