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The Santa Cruz Hook and Ladder Company, a volunteer fire department for the City of Santa Cruz in the 19th century. Men pulled the fire equipment until around 1890, when horses began to be used. After the Great Fire of 1894, Santa Cruz City had a…
The Santa Cruz Fire Department, circa 1915, in front of the Church Street fire station. On the left, in the 1912 American LaFrance, are Walt Britsche and Jack Rhien. The vehicle to the right is a 1915 Studebaker chemical wagon. The other men in the…
The Santa Cruz City fire station on Church Street with the Seagrave Pumper on the left and the Old American LaFrance on the right. The men are, left to right, Fred Lewis, George Perry, Louis Gomes, Dolly St. Clair, and Fred Sachau.
Santa Cruz City Fire Station No. 1 on Center Street, during the 1955 flood.
Santa Cruz City fire fighters performing a cliff rescue off West Cliff Drive. Cliff rescues began in the 1940's and employed chain ladders. The rescue basket, which is being used in this photo, came into use in the 1950's.
Santa Cruz City fire fighters at the fire in the Town Clock tower, August 6, 1995. The clock was dedicated at this location (the convergence of Water, Pacific, Front and River Streets) on July 4, 1976.
Santa Cruz City fire engines and trucks in front of the fire station (No. 1) on Center Street. The vehicles left to right: 1956 Segraves Pumper
Santa Cruz City Fire Department Station No. 1 on Center Street was built in 1940.
The Santa Cruz City Fire Department in front of the fire station on Church Street. The department was established in October 1894.