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Links & Stuff

This page features a collection of downloadable magazine articles, videos, and sample book chapters—previously published and archived for easy access.

Selected Articles & Book Excerpts

TRAINING FOR SHUTTLE BLASTOFF

Published, FIREHOUSE Magazine, March, 1986 Copyright © 1986 by Richard Ornberg (NOTE: I pitched the idea for a story on the Kennedy Space...

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On the Picket Line (Chicago Fire Strike)

By Richard C. Ornberg – Excerpted from his book “ 10-24: A Firefighter Looks Back ” Though I had tried to provide the most objective...

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A Jelly Donut Will Have to Do

By Richard Ornberg – Excerpted from his book“ 10-24: A Firefighter Looks Back ” The Klaxon horn blasted shortly after 3 a.m., followed by...

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PROLOGUE: A Fire at 3:00 AM By Richard Ornberg

Excerpted from his book, “ 10-24: A Firefighter Looks Back ” The fire started as a small spark from the electrical outlet behind the...

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Another Country Road

Published in American Motorcyclist Magazine, April, 1983 Copyright 1983© By Rick Ornberg (NOTE: This piece was written immediately after...

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CHICAGO 1980: Anatomy of a Firefighters’ Strike

Published, FIREHOUSE Magazine, May, 1980 Copyright © 1980 by Richard Ornberg (When Chicago firefighters went on strike in 1980 – an...

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Selected YouTube Videos

1. FLY THE SMILE!!!

2. Bogzilla: Wisconsin Chippewa Flowage 2025

3. Backyard Fireworks: IXONIA, WI 2024

4. Seymour, WI-Home of the Hamburger

6. Devils Hollow Ski Slide

5. Covered Bridge Fly-through

DPFD Visits Bozo Show Video

Back in the 80's, one of our Fire Inspectors, John Heavey, arranged for a few of us to appear on the then popular children's TV show "Bozo the Clown" on WGN-TV. Primary focus was to alleviate fear of possibly scary looking or sounding firefighters that may be conducting a search and rescue operation in a home. I knew one of the WGN camera guys, so got plenty of air time!

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