Ablaze

The irresistible wail of sirens and air horns sparked his early childhood ambition to become a firefighter. Yet by the time he became the nation's youngest career fire chief, an even more compelling vocation had been kindled in him. ABLAZE captures Roscoe G. Hager, Sr.'s historic journey in the fire service which begins in the early years of segregation and culminates with recognition as a Class of 2023 Inductee in the National Fire Heritage Center Hall of Legends, Legacies and Leaders.

The irresistible wail of sirens and air horns sparked his early childhood ambition to become a firefighter. Yet by the time he became the nation's youngest career fire chief, an even more compelling vocation had been kindled in him. ABLAZE captures Roscoe G. Hager, Sr.'s historic journey in the fire service which begins in the early years of segregation and culminates with recognition as a Class of 2023 Inductee in the National Fire Heritage Center Hall of Legends, Legacies and Leaders. "I'll quote Woodrow Wilson who said, "Only free people can hold their purpose and honor steady to a common end." Roscoe, God bless you, you have done that. You have preferred the intent of mankind instead of the individual or your own. God bless you for doing that." —John W. Hoglund, Director Emeritus, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute