JR Afternoon with Chris Renwick

Through the Lens of Heroes: Bill Eisner’s Unforgettable Legacy with the Detroit Fire Department

Episode Summary

November 7, 2024 ~ Marie Osborne talks with Detroit Fire Commissioner Charles Simms and Patti Kukula, Executive Director of the Detroit Public Safety Foundation about the passing of Bill Eisner. Bill Eisner’s sixty-year career immortalized Detroit firefighters, earning acclaim for his poignant photography, including a Pulitzer-nominated rescue image. His work is preserved by the Detroit Firemen’s Fund.