Finally got around to getting some pics of this engine
This is probably the most famous Ward Lafrance built, here is Engine 51 used in the TV show Emergency! , it is currently serving in Yosemite National Park as Engine 7 for DNC, the major concessioner in the park (DNC operates Camp Curry, Yosemite Lodge and other guest services in the park), it is staffed on a volunteer basis by employees of DNC. Universal studios once was connected to this company which is how "Engine 51" found its way to Yosemite. The only major modification was the light bar, the old beacon made the engine too tall to fit in the bay so it was replaced with a low profile light bar. I have heard rumors that this engine may be replaced soon and sent to the Smithsonian.
The National Park Service runs their own fire department in Yosemite completely seperate from DNC's industrial fire brigade.
This is probably the most famous Ward Lafrance built, here is Engine 51 used in the TV show Emergency! , it is currently serving in Yosemite National Park as Engine 7 for DNC, the major concessioner in the park (DNC operates Camp Curry, Yosemite Lodge and other guest services in the park), it is staffed on a volunteer basis by employees of DNC. Universal studios once was connected to this company which is how "Engine 51" found its way to Yosemite. The only major modification was the light bar, the old beacon made the engine too tall to fit in the bay so it was replaced with a low profile light bar. I have heard rumors that this engine may be replaced soon and sent to the Smithsonian.
The National Park Service runs their own fire department in Yosemite completely seperate from DNC's industrial fire brigade.
Aaron Woods
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