Frank the Fireman By Frank C. Schaper, Deputy Fire Chief - St. Louis Fire Department. A Fire Buff is a person who has a love for the fire department.
Fire buffs love fire engines, fire houses and firefighters.
They love to go to fires and watch the action. They collect antique fire nozzles, alarm boxes, toys, helmets and other fire memorabilia. They buy books on fire departments and fire apparatus. They study fire department history. These guys and gals are really into fire departments.