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Fire/EMT
This chemical truck was used by Hesston from approx 1929 to 1957. it carried approx 200 gal. of chemical mix and was used for grass fires, and small…
Fire/EMT
FD-1 Modeal A Ford Fire truck used from 1929 to approx. 1950. Tanks held water and to fight a fire the containers on top which held chimcals were…
Fire/EMT
OB-113A This chemical truck was used by Hesston from approx 1929 to 1957. it carried approx 200 gallon of chemical mix and was used for grass fires,…
Fire/EMT
Side view of Hesston City fire truck
Fire/EMT
Side view of Hesston City fire truck
Fire/EMT
Side view of Hesston City fire truck
Fire/EMT
Side view of Hesston City fire truck with fire department/city building (115 E Smith) in the background
Fire/EMT
FIRE CHIEF WELDON "BUD" BACHMAN and two trucks in 1986. He has served since approx 1971. Label on back of photo
Fire/EMT
Fire Chief Weldon Bachman who has served as fireman for more than 30 years. Under his supervision and training, Hesston's Fire Departmnet has become…
Fire/EMT
FD-3 The four fire trucks used to protect the city and some township properties surrounding Hesston. As of 1986 Weldon "Bud" Bachman is Hesston Fire…
Fire/EMT
According to Jon Friesen, 2019: Gregg Friesen wears a self-contained breathing apparatus. He is talking to John Blough.
Fire/EMT
FD-2 Fire proof coats, boots, and helmets used in 1986 by volunteer firemen. At this time the Fire Department, Ambulance Service, and Police…
Fire/EMT
RUSSELL NEBERGALL AND ARTHUR JANZEN Oct 21, 1971 when each received recognition for 25 years of service to the community as fire fighters. They…
Fire/EMT
Aprox 1950- Emergency service vehicles for Hesston City. These were owned and provided for the public by these men who are: left to right Kenneth…
Fire/EMT
Ambulance for Hesston Rescue Unit and gurney
Fire/EMT
Kenneth Miller standing in front of ambulance and City Building
Fire/EMT
Side view of city vehicle possibly an ambulance
Fire/EMT
Interior view of City Ambulance with gurney and stretcher
Fire/EMT
Interior view of City Ambulance with gurney and stretcher
Fire/EMT
Hesston citzens engaging in EMS training. People in photo-- John Resshley, Weldon Bochman, Evan Oswald, Melvine Blasser, Don Gingevich, Paul Mueller,…