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Show firemen Save Taxes As Well As Lives .rrrr-( rrn r : " r " -'t til It'jjjlj I j y jj r !r? .rsr II JlviHW M ' .IffL-jLi UU - Or1.-: - --iiwjL- ,yr - --i o - --gigw r ttg V"7X y , ; Staff Photo The photographs on this page and on page two show the firemen of our City engaged in rebuilding equipment for use in fire-fighting. When not engaged in fighting fires, they are spending some of their talents on saving taxes by restoring to use obsolete equipment. A pleasure that every citizen of Salt Lake City should avail themselves them-selves of is a visit to the Fire Department, whether it be one of the outlying stations or downtown headquarters. You will meet a fine group of gentlemen completely dedicated to their jobs. Dedication in a Fire Deparment means the saving of lives and property for the citizen they serve, without too much reward. Just one of the many ways the Fire Department personnel contributes a service to the public is in the matter of economy results from the function of the 'shop' or garage in 1 station. This shop, under the direction of Battalion Chief James W. Fisher and Captain A. L. Thor-strom, Thor-strom, performs all the repair and maintenance required by equipment equip-ment throughout the department, whether minor or major in nature. In addition to this service trucks which have become outmoded and inefficient are remodeled to offer a modern and useful function. Thus a savings is made not only in the lengthening the life of a piece of equipment but eliminates the expense of new equipment which would run into thousands of dollars. A small pumper truck which had long outlived its usefulness to pump water was converted in the Fire Department shop to carry a 10,000 watt generator, two 1,000 watt lights, three 500 watt lights, and one portable signal light to be used in emergency illumination at large hres. This generator was purchased in new condition from war surplus for $65.00. In addition this truck carries a large capacity smoke blower used to clear buildings of smoke, as well as reserve oxygen for masks. Another old truck, which would normally be discarded, was converted by the Fire Department shop into a foam truck used in fighting fires involving flammable liquids. This truck 'carries a large amount, of both chemical and mechanical foam as well 350 gallons of water. The mixing units and controls were all developed by the: firemen. This truck responds to all fire calls where there is any involvement of flammable liquids. The modernization of these few trucks, alone, saved the taxpayers , thousands of dollars. (Additional pictures and story, page 2) , From left to right are shown: Captain A. L. Thorstrom and Battalion Chief James W. Fisher standing by the auxiliary lighting truck which they developed on the chassis of an outmoded fire truck. This truck carries a 10, 000 watt generator, control panel, powerful search light, oxygen for masks, and self-powered, large capacity, smoke blower. i : mmmmm numwmiw.) vmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm turn1 m. 'W f-w 11 1 ww'wu - .- - -- & -M r. ";!' v;:', , r I...m-n.. tm.1. n . -mv " " " - " - "- Dean Poulson, mechanic in the fire department garage, is shown checking the brake drum on a piece of equipment in preparation for a brake overhaul Job. . L.T.... i JiIji ww'" 'ii'niiiwwiiii i nun i ''f " " : - l-M !& . i K ." . ?TJ: T23 jiiCit. one.)) , I , : ' Staff Photo Above is shown an old pumper and hose truck which was converted in the fire department garage gar-age into a much needed foam truck for fighting fires involving flammable liquids. The reservoir mixing tank, as well as the various valves and controls, seen on the right rear of the truck (fore-ground) were all developed and built by the fire department mechanics. |