FIRE HELMET I - Black is a 16" by 20" limited edition of 2,000 prints signed and numbered print by nationally known artist Joseph M. Getsinger who has utilized his fire art to aid burn victims and burn survivors for the Burn Foundation for the last 37 years. This print depicts a white fire helmet resting on the siren in the front of the fire truck. Getsinger has created firefighter prints since 1980 and this one can be personalized as shown. This is one of over 30 separate firefighter related prints created by the artist. This particular print can be personalized upon request for FREE. Give detailed information regarding what you would like personalized. Personalized prints cannot be returned or exchanged.
JOSEPH M. GETSINGER – Artist
Born in Camden, New Jersey this artist realized his art talent as early as fourth grade when he won his first art contest. He was constantly supported by his parents Anna and Vincent through his early years and into high school. Joe decided to serve his country during the Vietnam war instead of attending art college and joined the United States Navy. After his tour of duty he joined the New Jersey State Police as a trooper in 1971 after graduating the Academy in Sea Girt. During the early years in the State Police he also studied under Audubon, New Jersey artist, George Cameron Vail where he honed his talents in oil, water color and acrylic paintings. In 1974, he was first published through Evergreen Publishing of Trenton, New Jersey by CFO and art promoter Charles Lombardo. Joe is known throughout the country for his fire and police art which he was inspired during his time as an arson investigator in the State Police. In 1980 he created the first fundraiser image for the Burn Foundation titled, “Night Call” and has continued supporting them since. The Burn Foundation supports local burn centers with burn victims and burn survivors. This artist has created over 250 separate limited edition prints and continues painting in his studio in Woodbury Heights, NJ. His paintings have found their way to the Pennsylvania and New Jersey State Police Museums. His renditions of four of Pine Valley Golf Course’s holes have found their way to many a collector. His unique design of some of his prints have allowed personalizations on them as in his firefighter and police art. Personalized prints can not be returned.