Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph of "the Fire" taking place in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This is the fire that burnt down the Burdick House on December 9, 1909; this picture shows the fire at three A. M. Almost all of the front wall of the building has been destroyed, most of the other walls have been totally wiped out.

Postcard from J. P. Eagan in St. Louis, Missouri to George Pendexter in Austin, Texas discussing the man in the picture on the reverse side of the card; Eagan says that this man is picking up after a "roaring house fire on South Clark St." The photograph shows a fireman rolling up a large fire hose outside of a building.

Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter with a note talking about having to fight a large fire in 15-degrees below zero weather. He notes that the fire chief, van Toor, is sick but that Pendexter should hear from him shortly. The photograph on the reverse side of the card shows the crew of the "#32 Hose Wagon" in St. Louis, Missouri. There are six firemen in the photograph, all are standing or sitting on the wagon; the wagon itself is equipped with a large water cannon mounted towards the front.

Postcard of the Amsterdam Fire Department in an auto fire engine. The vehicle is equipped with a coiled fire hose on its rear.

Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter with a note describing the photograph on the reverse side: "This is the test of Webbs Piston Pump auto in front of #32 house St. Louis." The photo shows firemen working with two different hoses shooting water into the air; there is also an advertisement in the background that reads: "Bull Durham."

Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pendexter describing the wagon in the photograph, Brown says "this is a view of old truck at No. 3." He later says that the wagon has been remodeled and moved to another station; the wagon is loaded down with ladders in the back. The photograph shows the wagon sitting outside of the local fire station with a fireman sitting atop the driver's seat and holding the reins.

Postcard of two fire fighters in a combination fire truck. The back of the truck has a ladder and a coiled hose visible. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I was wondering if you have given up our exchange - because of our inability to send local dept. views. I am looking for new ones [...]"

Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph showing the destruction of the Burdick House on the "Morning of Dec. 9-1909. Kalamazoo, Mich." The photograph shows the massive damage to the front wall of the building as it has been burned down by a fire; there are firemen holding a large hose trying to put out the fire.

Postcard of a fire department at their station, lined up with two horse-drawn wagons on the left and right. The building is two stories high, with a belfry extending an additional two stories.

Postcard of the Berlin Fire Department in an auto fire engine. The vehicle is equipped with a water tank and hose.

Photograph of five men standing in front of a Seagrave pumper in front of a building in Beaumont, Texas. They are identified as George Akley, Steven Douglas O'Connor, Fred Stone, Hugh Petkovsek, and John D. Southwell.

Photograph of seven men standing and two kneeling in front of a brick building in Beaumont, Texas. They are identified as George Akley, Frank Estes, Steven Douglas O'Connor, John D. Southwell, Dave Rachal, Hugh Petkovsek, and Fred Stone.

Photograph of five men standing in front of a fire engine. The photo is labelled "Engine 7" and the names and titles of the men are listed on the back of the photo; "1. George Akley, Del. Eng. Man for Seagrave; 2. Chief Steven Douglas O'Conor; 3. Fred Stone (Mayor; 4. Hugh Petsovek - City Mgr.; 5. John Douglas Southwell - Dept. of Fire Alarm."

Photograph of seven men standing in front of brick building. There are three men crouching facing towards them on the right side of the image. The back of the photo is labeled "Engine 7" and lists their names and roles; "1. George Akley - Del. Eng. Man of Seagrave; 2. Frank Estes - Ass't Fire Chief; 3. Chief Steven Douglas O'Conor; 4. John D. Southwell - Supt. of Fire Alarm; 5. Chief Dave Pachal - Chief Port Arthur Tex.; 6. Hugh Petkovsek (City Mgr.); 7. Fred Stone (Mayor)."

Photograph of the class of the 1939 School for Fireman in College Station, Texas. The men are gathered on the steps of a building and some are wearing peaked caps. The text reads, "Tenth Annual School for Fireman, College Station, Texas, July 17-21, 1939, Aggieland Studio."