John Bertles

I'm a historical re enactor of John F. Bertles, a Green Bay firefighter during the fire of 1880. Photo credits to Neville Public Museum.

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

Now is the time for our community to come together to help all those families in need. #gbfire1880 #notimeforrevenge #RIPMrsSchumaker

[John P Schumaker @1880JSchumaker]

I HEARD A RUMOUR #THEOCONTO STARTED THIS! THE TIME FOR WORDS HAS PASSED! #GBFIRE1880

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

RIP Mrs. Schumaker @1880JSchumaker . #gbfire1880 #gonebutnotforgotten

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

Although the fires at Jackson Square are under control for the most part, we're unable to assist elsewhere until they are extinguished. Fiery debris still circulating. #gbfire1880

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

Managing to quell the fires near Jackson Square. We got this thing under control. #gbfire1880

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

As little water as there was available to us at the mill, there is more than enough at Jackson Square to quell this section of the fire if everything goes as planned. #gbfire1880

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

@1880LouisMohr @1880JKittner and I are re-focusing our efforts towards Jackson Square. Time to make a stand. #gbfire1880

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

The air is dense with flaming debris. Making breathing rather uncomfortable. #gbfire1880

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

Will need to re position our steamer to the cistern at Madison and Doty. @1880LouisMohr @1880JKittner

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

High wind speeds are making this fire much more devastating. Fire is spreading more rapidly than it would have otherwise. #gbfire1880 #windycity

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

Mill is a lost cause. Need to refocus our efforts. #gbfire1880

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

@1880JKittner and I are now relocating the steamer to the dock to attempt to pump water directly from the Fox River. #gbfire1880

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

@1880JKittner and I are having trouble receiving a strong water supply. Could prove to be troublesome. #gbfire1880 #nowater

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

@1880JKittner and I are attempting to establish a water supply to fight this fire at the mill. Wish us luck. #gbfire1880

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

Fire bell is going off, time to go to work @louismohr15. #GBFire1880

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

Just got word there is a fire at the planing mill. Could be trouble. #GBFire1880

[John Bertles @1880JBertles]

This dry, windy weather is worrisome, potential fire hazard. Reminds me of the Peshtigo Fire in 1871. #windycity #gbfire1880 #PeshtigoFire