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In 1934, the Dinuba, CA, fire department had four full-time, paid staff; S. B. Smith, Raleigh Green, Guy Ward, and Paul Nesgis. Additionally, there were 12 volunteer members of the department. Shown here with engines still on display at the…

Fire hose team members about 1882 stand on the northwest corner of Main and Court streets in Visalia, CA. Left to right are Ed McVeagh, Harry Levinson, Harley Kelsey, James Baker, John Walker, Bert Johnson, Charles Johnson, Joe Thomas, Walt…

This is the construction area surrounding a major fire site in downtown Tulare, CA. The French Hotel and the Bacigalupi Building, shown here, both were destroyed. Temporary wooden buildings were constructed to meet community needs.

A mule team waits to be loaded in the construction area surrounding a major fire site in downtown Tulare, CA. The French Hotel and the Bacigalupi Building, shown here, both were destroyed. Temporary wooden buildings were constructed to meet…

A fireman in Tulare, California, displays the Tulare Fire Department's new truck for the photographer. The date is thought to be in the early 1900s.

Fire Wood for stacked for sale at the Nelson General Merchandise in Oakhurst, CA