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In The Line of Fire 1950 - 1960

1954 Volunteer Fire Brigade

The Brigade
began
Ambulance
Service
in 1954, with
response to
110 calls in
that first year.

The ambulance,
located at the
Fire Hall,
was providing
1949 Ford Panel Ambulance 24 hour service,
with drivers and
Chas Pettman, Alex McFarlene, Sam Close, Harry Locke, Mike Durban, attendants.
Joe Mildenberger, Fred Gerlinger, Chief Fred Gore

Kelowna Fire Brigade - Fleet of Vehicles

1959 Ambulance Dodge Custom Royale
1928 Graham Ladder Truck, 400 GPM
1949 Mercury - 2 Ton, High Pressure Bean R35 Fog Unit
1947 Mercury - 3 Ton La France built, Booster Pump 50 GPM
1952 International LS185, 750 GPM
1933 Studebaker - 1 Ton, Hose Wagon, Small Booster Pump

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