Cano, Phillip; Chapman, Jerry L. (coworker/coworker). Yuma County Main Library, 2010-01-20T15:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006135

Interview Description

Phillip Cano (80) talks with his friend and former coworker, Jerry Chapman (73) about their experiences working in the fire department in Yuma, AZ.

Facilitator Subject Log

02:06 Phillip talks about his family and his childhood in Somerton, AZ.

05:03 Jerry is an A.I.O. - an Arizona Improved Okie. Jerry came to Yuma from Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl.

06:57 Both recall when the joined the fire department and share memories of the many years the worked as firefighters in Yuma.

20:41 Jerry and Phillip each recall memorable fires.

34:42 Jerry and Phillip talk about what they learned from their experiences, and what it's like to be a firefighter.