Media — Firefighter Pfister

Jim Pfister in dress uniform beside a framed photograph, 1961.

Jim in 1961, shortly after he joined the Fire Department.

Jim Pfister's 1983 San Diego Fire Department yearbook portrait.

1983 San Diego Fire Department yearbook photo.

Jim Pfister and his crew standing with two engines outside a fire station.

Jim with his crew in the late 1960’s or early 70’s.

Jim Pfister and his son Jim in uniform, holding William Pfister's helmet.

Jim with his son (also Jim, aka Jimmy), who is holding the helmet of Jim’s father, William. All three served on the San Diego Fire Department, creating a Pfister legacy that spanned 100 years.

An apartment building fully engulfed in flame at night.

Fully engulfed apartment fire in the 1980’s.

Two firefighters working a brush fire in heavy smoke.

Jim (left) working a brush fire in the 1980’s.