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Expert Profile: Ira Rubin

Expertise:  Specialist in fire fighting history, municpal fire protection in general, Jersey City and NYC specifically. Fire service memorabelia in general, helmets, front pieces and badges specifically.

Experience in the area
Collector of said items 25+ years. Staff photographer/department archvist Fire Dep't City of Jersey City NJ

Organizations
Fire Bell Club of NY;NY Firemens's Cycle Club

Publications
Visiting Fireman;Firehouse;Annual reports of the FDJC since 1985.

Education/Credentials
Associates degree in Fire Safety

Awards and Honors
Honorary Battalion Chief Fire Dept City of Jersey City NJ

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What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  currently conducting research which will lead to a written history of the paid Fire Dept in Jersey City NJ
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 286
Knowledge   10.0   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
(in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)		31
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User Comments
Ira answered the questions that I wanted answered. He was even more knowledgeable than I had anticipated. I was also very pleased with his offer of a
(Cindy on 10/25/07)
Excellent information, just wish there was a little more detail such as manufactures and dates, etc.
(KEN on 10/08/07)
He is awesome at his work like everyone stated before I even met the guy. Thanks Ira
(thomas halligan on 12/06/06)
Thanks for quick reply. I had thought about e-bay but was reluctaant for same reason you cautioned me on bidding war. I will pursue this route howev
(Charlotte on 11/25/03)
Thanks for the quick response and help!
(Richard Perry on 10/13/03)
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Recent Answers from Ira Rubin
2007-11-23  Jersey city fire helmet:  the cairns aluminum helmet was called the senator major cities which adopted it included washington dc philadelphia buffalo it was manufactured well into the 1950's i saw them worn in buffalo as late...
2007-10-23  Continental Engine Co. #9 (Brooklyn, NY):  was very common for certificates to be issued upon appointment to a volunteer fire company or dept in this part of country after 7 years of active service it was common to issue a certificate of exemption...
2005-10-27  key ring facepieces:  HIYA CAP!!! SURE STILL IN BUSINESS WORKING JERSEY CITY FIRE ALARM OFFICE FULL TIME THESE DAYS IN FOR A 24 FRIDAY 7AM TO 7AM BACK IN SAT 5PM FOR ANOTHER 24 TILL 5PM SUNDAY CALL ME THERE 201 547...
2005-05-23  Old Fire Hydrant 1957:  hydrants not real collectable due to size and weight yours is good due to makers info suggest you go to ebay go from collectables to historical memorabelia to firefighting do a search on 'hydrants'...
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