“A Story of the Majestic Hotel Fire”
First and foremost, it is crucial to clarify that the featured firefighters pictured on the cover were not posing for photos during the Majestic fire incident!
While some of them were actively involved in working the Majestic fire, this particular photo captures a different moment in time. We consider ourselves fortunate to have this image, as it serves as a representation of all the dedicated firefighters who responded to the call on February 27, 2014.
We extend our gratitude to numerous individuals who played a role in bringing this tribute together. Special thanks to Capt. Pierce for presenting us with the opportunity to honor the men and women who worked tirelessly that night to save our historic Hot Springs monument.
Randy and Nicholas McGrew generously provided Pierce with photos from the Majestic fire, contributing significantly to this feature. Despite the low resolution of many of the photos, the McGrews’ assistance allowed us to delve deeper into the narrative of that fire. Our sincere appreciation also goes to our skilled friend and Photoshop expert, Bob Nagy, who worked his magic to enhance the resolution of the cover photo of the firefighters.
Thanks to Chip Shortreed and Chief Doug Davey for their help in identifying the men in the photo.
Special thanks to Erin Baber for her extraordinary talent in transforming a handful of random phrases from this publisher into a truly magnificent cover. Baber’s creative prowess has played a pivotal role in bringing our vision to life, and we are incredibly grateful for her exceptional contributions to this project.
Above all, our heartfelt thanks go to the women and men who promptly answer the call, don their gear, jump into trucks, race down busy streets, and courageously step into burning buildings.
To all of you, we tip our hats in admiration and gratitude!
