Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from January 16, 1978 to May 5, 1978 posing outside a building in two rows. The recruits are wearing uniforms of navy blue slacks and double-breasted jackets with badges on the left side.

Memorandum listing the roster of recruits for the Dallas Fire Department in training from May 1, 1985 to September 27, 1985.

Memorandum listing the roster of recruits for the Dallas Fire Department in training from May 6, 1987 to October 1, 1987.

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from April 1, 1948 to April 15, 1948 posing against a light-colored wall in three rows. The recruits are wearing casual clothing and the first row is kneeling.

Portrait of the 8 Dallas Fire class members from April 1949 posing in front of a wall inside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing casual attire, button down or plain shirt, slacks or jeans, and black belt.

Portrait of the 14 Dallas Fire class members from November 1963 to April 1964 posing in front of a wall in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing a dark colored suit with circular silver buttons in two rows, dark colored slacks, name tag on the left side of their chest, and a silver badge right under the name tag. The large text box beneath the men have all the names of each member.

Portrait of the Dallas Fire class members from January 1971 to April 1971 posing outside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing a navy-blue suit with circular silver buttons in two rows, navy-blue slacks and service cap, name tag on the right side of their chest, a silver badge on the left side of the chest, and on the left sleeve a patch shaped as a shield and a circle cross patch near the wrist. The large text box beneath the men have all the names of each member.

Portrait of the 17 Dallas Fire class members from December 1971 to April 1972 posing outside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing a navy-blue suit with circular silver buttons in two rows, navy-blue slacks and service cap, name tag on the right side of their chest, a silver badge on the left side of the chest, and on the left sleeve a patch shaped as a shield and a circle cross patch near the wrist. The large text box beneath the men have all the names of each member.

Photograph of a close-up view of the front of Superior Bowling Lanes as it smokes. In the foreground, the top of a fire engine, with "Dallas Fire Dept." on the side, is visible. On an aerial platform in the right background, two firefighters spray a hose into a window of the building. On the back of the photograph are handwritten notes giving the Superior Bowling Lanes' address and the date.

Photograph of the roof of Superior Bowling Lanes (a one-story, light-colored cinder-block building), which is partially obscured by smoke. A large ventilation unit sits on the roof, and an electrical pole stands on the left, connected to the building by four long wires. On the back of the photograph are notes giving the address of Superior Bowling Lanes and the date of the fire, in handwritten blue ink.

Photograph of nine uniformed firefighters standing in front of a fire engine, which is parked in the driveway of a two-story, brick building. The building is slightly visible on the left of the photograph; a small portion of the front lawn, sidewalk, and curb are visible on the bottom left. There are trees in the background and a puddle of water in front of the firefighters. On the back of the photograph are a label with the words, "Old 24's," as well as the typewritten date.

Photograph of a uniformed firefighter standing in a bare, dirt lot behind Superior Bowling Lanes (a one-story, light-colored cinder-block building). The firefighter is wearing glasses and is looking at something out of shot on the left. Partially visible through the smoke above the building, a stream of water is directed at smoke from an aerial platform that extends up and out of shot. Beyond the building, on the right, a one-story house is visible through the smoke. On the back of the photograph are notes giving the location and date of the fire in handwritten blue ink.

Photograph of thirteen firefighters standing in the ashes and debris of a melted airplane in one of the Red Bird Airport Hangars. Most of the firefighters are facing away from the camera, and one of the firefighters holds a hose that has been turned off. Beyond the debris, on the far right, is another small airplane and aircraft maintenance equipment. The hangar door is partially open in the background. On the back of the photograph are two labels and handwritten notes giving information about the photo, including the date.

Photograph of destruction caused by a tornado in Dallas, Texas. A car in the foreground has been partially destroyed, and is covered with rubble from the building behind it. Debris litters the ground.

Photograph of destruction caused by a tornado in Dallas, Texas. A car is pressed up against a wall on the left. Its roof has been ripped off and it is surrounded by debris. Another car is parked to the right, and appears to have sustained less damage.

Photograph of civilians wearing white shirts and firemen on the street operating hoses at a stone building with the words "Varo MFG CO" written on the front. Varo Mfg Company was located on West Walnut Lane in Garland, Texas. While the main building burned in 1956, it was subsequently rebuilt.

Photograph of recruit class number 56 standing and posing together in front of a two-toned background. The top half of the background is light-colored and the bottom half is darker. All of the subjects wear the same uniform: short-sleeved collared button-ups tucked into matching belted slacks.

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from January 15, 1979 to May 18, 1979 posing outside a building in two rows. The recruits are wearing light blue shirts with name tags on the right side of the shirt and navy blue slacks, and the front row is sitting on a wooden bench.

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from December 10, 1984 to May 9, 1985 posing outside a building in three rows. The recruits are wearing light blue shirts with patches on the left sleeve and navy blue slacks or blue jeans.

Portrait of the 16 Dallas Fire class members from January 1970 to April 1970 posing outside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing a navy-blue suit with circular silver buttons in two rows, navy-blue slacks and service cap, name tag on the right side of their chest, and a silver badge on the left side of the chest.

Portrait of the 16 Dallas Fire class members from January 1970 to April 1970 posing outside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing a navy-blue suit with circular silver buttons in two rows, navy-blue slacks and service cap, name tag on the right side of their chest, and a silver badge on the left side of the chest. The large text box beneath the men have all the names of each member.

Portrait of the 16 Dallas Fire class members from January 1970 to April 1970 posing outside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing a navy-blue suit with circular silver buttons in two rows, navy-blue slacks and service cap, name tag on the right side of their chest, and a silver badge on the left side of the chest.

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from November 25, 1985 to April 28, 1986 posing outside a building in three rows. The recruits are wearing light blue shirts with patches on the left sleeve, blue slacks, and boots.

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from January 13, 1986 to June 10, 1986 posing outside a building in three rows. The recruits are wearing light blue shirts with patches on the left sleeves and blue slacks.