Ben Lomond Citizens Will Celebrate 50th Anniversary of BLFD

From its beginnings as a fire team with nine hydrants to a fire district today with multiple trucks, large staff, and three Commissioners, the article reviews the development of the Fire Team from its early days. Emergencies used to be called with a big triangle mounted outside the station and the Fire Team still jumps when they hear the siren. They drill on rapid response times and a quick to respond when needed
Creator: Betty. Wixcey
Source: Valley Press
Date: 1955
Type: NEWS
Coverage:
  • Ben Lomond
  • 1900s
  • 1950s
Identifier: FE-BEN-Fire Department-50

Citation

Wixcey, Betty. “Ben Lomond Citizens Will Celebrate 50th Anniversary of BLFD.” Valley Press. 1955. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/136747. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.