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This documentary delves into the story of the tanker truck explosion that happened on June 10, 1961, on the Anthony Wayne Trail. Four Toledo firefighters were killed and six others were injured. "The Trail Fire of 1961" explains how the fire happened and shares the experiences of those who responded with original footage and recent interviews with surviving TFRD retirees.

PBS Documentary

The Trail Fire of 1961: Toledo Firefighting's Deadliest Disaster

Wrote, directed, edited, researched, and licensed for the Toledo Firefighters Museum, with contributions from the Toledo blade and Owens Community College.

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UNDER THE HELMET

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