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Fire Department

In 1950, the Fire Department was in a facility across Olive Avenue from City Hall. This vine-covered, two-story brick building was an early predecessor to the modern joint-use Police & Fire Headquarters facility which opened in 1998 at Orange Grove Avenue and Third Street.

1910s - Horse Drawn Fire Engine
A fire fighter drives a horse drawn fire engine.
1920s - Fire Station 1
Early Fire Truck at Burbank Fire Station 1.
1940s - Fireballs Baseball Team
A baseball team made up of personnel from the Burbank Fire Department poses for a picture in front of a firetruck outside the department headquarters. Embroidered on the front of each uniform are the letters "B.F.D.". Although there are fourteen people in the photo, a list on the back of the photo provides only thirteen names: "Left to Right: G. Lister, J. Snyder, D. Snyder, B. Price, H. Rae, H. Hinthorne, W. Weaver, O. Cavner, B. Borer, R. Gain, P. Higdon, C. Wertzbaugher, O. Kyseth" "Fire Dept Baseball Team, Stansbury Buick 'Fireballs', 1947?" --back of photo
1942-1967: Fire Chief - William J. Taylor
William J. Taylor served as Burbank's fire chief from 1942 to 1967. Notes on back of photo: "William J Taylor Fire Chief, 1942-1967."
1948 - Fire at San Fernando Boulevard
From notes on photo: “Fire – July 5th, 1948 – San Fernando Blvd.”
1950 - Fire Department Personnel Lineup at First Headquarters
This image shows the fire department, personnel, and equipment in 1950. The city hall can be seen in the background. This image came from a collection of images donated by the Delores Palmer Estate. She was a BUSD employee for many years and authored the book "A History of Burbank."
1950s - Fire Alarm
From notes on photo: “Fire Department Facilities.”
1957-1997 Forty Year Employee: Glen W. Haws
Fire Captain - Glen W. Haws 1957-1997
1958 Van Pelt Fire Engine
"1958 Van Pelt Fire Engine. Retired in 1983 after 25 years of service. $27,000 purchase price."--back of photo
1960s - Fire Engine
From notes on back of photo: “Fire department – late 1960s.”
1960s - Fire truck near hillside
From notes on photo: “Fire Department – Mid ‘60s.”
1960s - Overturned Emergency Vehicle
The scene of an accident involving a Dodge Rambler and unidentified Emergency Vehicle.

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