The purpose of emergencyphoto.com is simple - to provide a glimpse into the extraordinary working world of the men and women that have chosen to dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. Their daily efforts, often unheralded, touch all of us, even if we don't realize it. It is my sincere hope that all of those that serve in fire departments worldwide will see these photos as my tribute to their dedication, bravery and heroism. It is the least I can do.

Craig Allyn Rose began his photography career over two decades ago when he realized that there was a way to freeze a moment in time through the photographic process.

From early efforts to capture scenes using a Polaroid instant camera, to taking detailed images of wildlife in the Alaska wilderness, Rose is continually amazed by the infinite possibilities for both viewer and photographer when practicing the art of capturing light.

Since his early experimentation, Rose has gone on to capture and publish numerous prize-winning images that have included subjects ranging from intense summer wildfires and cold Paris evenings, to the grandeur of Norway's fjords and California's coastline.

In addition to environmental and nature-related topics, Rose also has a fascination for transportation themes including aircraft and railroad subjects. His other photographic interests include travel, sports, wildlife and urban landscapes. His images have appeared in a wide variety of publications ranging from the San José Mercury News and Popular Communications, to Fire Training News and Fire Engineering Magazine.

Currently Rose provides photographic services to the City of San Jose Fire Department and the City of Santa Clara Fire Department.

Rose was born in Novato, California and now makes his home in Santa Clara, California, the heart of the Silicon Valley.

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Very Special Thanks to...

BC Karen Allyn - City of San Jose Fire Department
BC Niles Broussard - City of Palo Alto Fire Department
CA Allison Cabral - City of San Jose Fire Department
BC Jeff Clet - City of San Jose Fire Department
FE Soren Coats - City of San Jose Fire Department
BC Kevin Conant - City of San Jose Fire Department
BC Juan Diaz - City of San Jose Fire Department
BC Dan Dunlap - Santa Clara County Fire Department
CA Trent Engler - City of San Jose Fire Department
FF Ken Hernandez - City of San Jose Fire Department
CA Antoinette Igno - City of San Jose Fire Department
BC Gary Galasso - City of San Jose Fire Department
BC Cliff Hubbard - City of San Jose Fire Department
CA Antoinette Igno - City of San Jose Fire Department
DC Bill Kelly - City of Santa Clara Fire Department
Chief Phil Kleinheinz - City of Santa Clara Fire Department
CA Scott Kouns - City of San Jose Fire Department
CA Alberto Olmos - City of San Jose Fire Department
DC Dana Reed - City of San Jose Fire Department
BC Mike Ryan - City of Santa Clara Fire Department
BC Robert Sapien - City of San Jose Fire Department
DC Gene Sawyer - City of Santa Clara Fire Department
BC John Scanlon - City of Santa Clara Fire Department
CA Craig Schwinge - PIO, City of San Jose Fire Department
BC Randy Titus - City of Santa Clara Fire Department
Chief Darryl Von Raesfeld - City of San Jose Fire Department
CA Jim Voreyer - City of San Jose Fire Department
Chief Ken Waldvogel - Santa Clara County Fire Department
DC Augie Wiedemann - City of Santa Clara Fire Department

And thanks to all of the extraordinary men and women that I have had the honor and opportunity to get to know through my photography. Your dedication and sense of duty leaves me speechless.

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