Home
Squad 51
Click here to find out how to get a badge!
Site Map click here
Engine 51 ended up in Yosemite because Universal Studios
owned the concession rights for Curry Company in Yosemite and they needed an
engine with less miles. They
swapped E-51 for Engine 7, a 50's vintage open cab Seagrave. Engine 51 has been returned to LA County and one
day will be restored and be placed in the County Museum.
When the TV series Emergency was a hit, the stars Gage and
Desoto were going to be on the program at the California Firemans Association
Convention in Anaheim. We took our
restored 1923 Seagrave to the convention.
The '23 won best antique engine in the parade. We heard a rumor that Squad 51 was going to be at the
pool/picnic event. On a hunch we took our old '23 through a gate to the event.
Sure enough, Gage and Desoto showed up in Squad 51!
A quick maneuver placed our '23 next to Squad 51 for pictures.
Here's the photo:
