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Fire Department History

A historical photo featuring a group of people posing around a vintage fire truck at a fire department location.
Press Democrat "Howdy Neighbor" section 
A black-and-white photo of two men in hats, standing on a truck loaded with materials in an outdoor setting.
Jack L. Barry Chief 1948-50 & Bill Welton, Assistant  Chief 
The image features an old fire truck parked in front of a building with a radio tower and the letters "CVFD" (Cazadero Volunteer Fire Department).
Engine #1. 
A vintage photo of a man by a Cazadero Volunteer Fire Department truck in front of a building with a radio tower.
James R. Bohan. Fire Chief. December 7, 1965--June 15, 1983
A black-and-white photo features a group of boys lined up next to an old fire truck in a natural setting.
1942 Ford-American La France 500 GPM pumper. Marmon-Herrington 4x4, ALF #F1531 5/13/42.
Originally assigned to Hawthorne Ammunition Depot, NV.  U.S. Navy
A vintage Cazadero Fire Department truck with three men in blue shirts stands inside a garage, showcasing fire history.
July 1998.  50th Dept. anniversary @ Fireman's Ball
The image shows four smiling men in blue uniforms standing beside a vintage red fire truck, likely from a volunteer fire department.
Jim Bohan, LarryKaher, Thiesus Canelis and 1942 Chevy 4x4 Engine #1
The image shows a group of uniformed individuals posing together near a fire truck, likely a team of firefighters or emergency responders.
A patch featuring "CAZ VFD" with an image of an elk and green trees on a gray background.