son of Jonathan and Emma Willis, father of Edith and Clifford, fireman serving as fire chief from 1932-1942,and a Mason. Chief Luther Willis started his career with the Pueblo Fire Dept. in 1912. He was the younger brother of former chief, Charles Willis. Luther would dedicate his life to the department and learn well from his 20 years under Chief Christy. Christy added a second Assistant Chief in 1921 when he promoted Willis to the position, which he held for ten years. Under Chief Willis' guidance, the Pueblo Fire Dept created a First Aid truck and started to run a lot more medical calls. this was when a first aid truck was rare on a fire department, even in the larger cities. He also started the fire prevention program for the department and the program of going to the schools to educate children on fire safety. (Source: Pueblo Firefighters Historical Society, provided by Dawna K)
son of Jonathan and Emma Willis, father of Edith and Clifford, fireman serving as fire chief from 1932-1942,and a Mason. Chief Luther Willis started his career with the Pueblo Fire Dept. in 1912. He was the younger brother of former chief, Charles Willis. Luther would dedicate his life to the department and learn well from his 20 years under Chief Christy. Christy added a second Assistant Chief in 1921 when he promoted Willis to the position, which he held for ten years. Under Chief Willis' guidance, the Pueblo Fire Dept created a First Aid truck and started to run a lot more medical calls. this was when a first aid truck was rare on a fire department, even in the larger cities. He also started the fire prevention program for the department and the program of going to the schools to educate children on fire safety. (Source: Pueblo Firefighters Historical Society, provided by Dawna K)
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