Communique' - California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

100 Years of CDF
Not even overcast weather or an occasional
downpour could dampen the celebration
of CDF’s 100 year anniversary. Hundred’s
of CDF employees, past and present, along
with members of the public, media, and legislature,
turned out for the 100 year celebration
held on May 9 on the west steps of the
state capitol in Sacramento.
Originally in service
in the Monterey Unit, this
1956 Model 1 Engine was a
popular display in front of
the State Capitol.
Visitors were greeted with static
displays representing the programs,
history and equipment of CDF.
An assortment of new and old
equipment lined the west steps
and the entire block in front of the
capitol. A 1931 Ford fi re engine,
along with a 1956 and 1963 Model
1 engine were brought in for the event. A HazMat Unit,
dozer transport, ladder truck and helitender were also
on hand. Up on the capitol steps sat an emergency
crew transport, old green crew carrying vehicle, Model
14 engine, Model 25 engine and one of CDF’s very fi rst
engines courtesy of Kern County Fire. A mobile kitchen
unit, and emergency communications unit were
among the many other pieces of emergency equipment
showcased at the event. An OV-10 airtactical
plane engine sat on the sidewalk in front of the
aviation display, CDF tools, badges, patches and
uniforms from “back-in-the-day” to today were
also laid out.
A future fi refi ghter
admires NEU’s antique
1932 Model A fi re engine.
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