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Operating as usual
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SJFD’s tanker 18, working a salvage yard fire on Old Monterey Rd in the late70’s, early 80’s
1952 REO ex-US Army
1250 Gallon tank
100 GPM Punp
Shop built, Ran as tanker 2 in Jan 68 to 1977 then Tanker 18,from 1978 to 1981
Reserve 1981 to 1992 then sold
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Photo of San Jose central station one, in the early 50’s
San José Fire Department
On this day, we celebrate the founding of the San José Fire Department and recognize the brave men and women who have made this organization what it is today. Originally consisting of volunteer firefighters, SJFD was formally established by the City of San José on January 27, 1854, with the formation of the San José Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. Since then, SJFD has been proudly serving San José for over 167 years.
Photo: Engine 1 on North Third Street, mid-1893.
#SJFD #ThisDayInHistory
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Museums , San Jose Fire Department’s 1931Mack , type 19, 1000GPM pumper. (No tank)
Ran as Engine1, Jan 1931 to 1937
Windshield in stalled in 1940
Ran as Engine 2 Jan 1937 to 1951
Re-engined in j1952 with a GMC motor, and went back in service as Engine 2 from 1952 to 1954
Went into reserve duty 1954 to 1970
Restored by Dept. In 1970
Used today by the museum for Dept parades and funerals
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San Jose Fire Museum ‘s 1914 Knox
Chemical Hose wagon at Old Station One
Restored by the restoration crew at History San Jose
Great to see the progress with our brothers and sisters down at the Los Angeles County Fire Museum
FINALLY!!!! Major eye candy installed today. Only took 18 years. 1903 American Metropolitan Second Size Steam Engine. Ex Sacramento FD. And no it was never in “Emergency!” 😁😁😁
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San Jose Fire Department’s engine 4 at the Chime Lumber fire.
Engine 4 was a 600 series American
LaFrance and one of 7
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Happy New Year to all
Praying for better times to come
San Jose Fire Fighters
The crew from E6 (Willow Glen) made a special Christmas Eve, yet socially distanced visit to the home of retired San Jose Fire Captain Sam Seibert tonight. Sam celebrated his 101st birthday this year and founder emeritus of the @sanjosefiremuseum and long time San Jose resident! Merry Christmas, Sam!
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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a better New Year from all at the San Jose Fire Museum to your family
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End stroke 1866 Hunneman hand engine hand engine
It was SJ Torrent Engine Co #1 and later SJ Franklin Engine Co #1
It has sold to Turlok California and later junked
The bottom photo is the duplicate of the original
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This week we feature San Jose Fire Museums 1914 Knox Martin tractor with a 1898 Steamer
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This is a photo of station 3 in the late 50’s On the left is a 1954 GMC ant the engine on the right is a 1946 American LaFrance 600
History San Jose
Mayor Sam Liccardo honors the diverse roots of San José today on the 243th anniversary of the city’s founding. What are your San José roots? Share in the comments.
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Hello All,
This is a photo of Museum VP Joe Woyjeck having the door panel of Engine 51 signed by Mr Mike Norell.
Mr Norell played the beloved Captain Stanley in the the tv show “Emergency!”.
Mr Norell is in a long term assisted living facility where he is getting incredibly good care.
The holidays can be tough times for many of us and because of the virus visitors are limited if allowed at all.
So in an effort to show,
“Captain Stanley” that you care please consider sending him a holiday card or a note of support, maybe you can share your favorite,
Captain Stanley line in your note.
I know many of you know or can figure out where Mr Norell is living but PLEASE do not contact the facility.
AGAIN-PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE FACILITY WHERE HE LIVES!
Please mail your cards and notes to,
Mr Mike Norell
C/o LA County Fire museum
9834 Flora Vista Street
Bellflower, CA
90706
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Photo of San Jose steamer at a fire in down town.
Do not know type
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This week we feature the WW2 San Jose Fire Dept
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This week something a little different
We feature the SJFM’s gift shop
We are open Tuesday,s from 9 am to 12 noon
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San Jose Fire Museum’s
1924 American LaFrance Brockray
Torpedo in the 9-11 memorial parade
Chaplain Father Stout with Engineer Phil Reggiardo at wheel
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We remember our brother
Randy Perez and his wife Mandy
RIP Randy
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This week we feature the San Jose Fire Museum’s 1931
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San Jose Fire Museum’s 1958 American LaFrance. It ran out of Station 1 and ran as Engine 1
A sister engine ran out of station 2
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This week we feature the museums Engine 1/2
Home built from a 50’s Crosley, and seen at many an event over the years. A real favorite of young and old alike Still runs and drives great
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This weeks photo is of the museums 1942 Seagrave aerial Original SJFD
It was one of 2 ladder trucks, one being a aerial and the other a city service (AKA lumber wagon)
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This week we feature the museums
1923 American la,France Brockway Torpedo. It was donated to the museum by the East Side Lions Club
It was restored by the shop crew at History San Jose. Motor work was done by Randy Perez (SJFD
New York City Fire Museum
Unfortunately, due to the limitations on the number of people that may enter the Museum, we could not allow members of the Father Judge Walk of Remembrance to utilize the facilities, but we are always proud to be a stop on this important commemoration and to have the names of the members of Battalion 2, Engine 24, Ladder 5, Ladder 8, Rescue 1 and Squad 18 to be read aloud here, and for a playing of the bagpipes by FDNY Emerald Society.
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This week we feature the museums 1880’s “Releaf Hose Co” hose wagon.
The wagon was restored by the restoration gang at History San Jose
Dozens Celebrate 101st Birthday Of San Jose's Oldest Living Firefighter
Dozens turned out this weekend to honor San Jose’s oldest living firefighter, who just celebrated his 101st birthday.
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*Happening Now 8-29-20*
The @sanjosefiremuseum celebrated San Seibert’s 101st birthday!! Firefighters, neighbors, his banker, friends and a hot rod club came rumbling through to make it a celebration worth remembering. During every break in the cars Sam repeated how grateful and blessed he is to have this time.
Sam was seen running down to see friends, laughing with new ones and showing some ankle to the firefighters. Here’s hoping to many more years of celebration.
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Sam Seibert’s 101st Birthday “Drive-By” Celebration. . .
Join us this Saturday as we honor #SanJoseFireMuseum Founder Emeritus Sam Seibert as we celebrate his 101st Birthday with a 2020 socially distanced “Drive-By” Birthday Celebration at Old Fire Station . . . Make a sign, practice your wave and come by as we wish our friend well on this most special of occasions! Saturday August 29th, Noon - 2pm , 201 N. Market St. . . . #SJFD #sanjose @ San Jose Fire Museum
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/08/25/san-joses-oldest-firefighter-celebrating-his-101st-birthday/
Retired San Jose Fire Capt. Sam Seibert will get a car parade birthday celebration this weekend at the downtown San Jose Fire Museum.
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This week we celebrate the 101’st birthday of SAM SEIBERT (SJFD retired) our great friend
To celebrate Sam we will have a roll by at Old Station One, from 12to2 on Saturday August 29th.Come buy and wish Sam Happy
201 N Market St
San Jose, CA
95112
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Sam Seibert’s 101st Birthday “Drive-By” Celebration. . .
We asked Siri . . . why are Fire Engines Red? 🚒. . . #sjfiremusuem #sanjosefiremusuem #firemuseum #SJFD
After months of hard work, the 1937 American LaFrance is running again and better than ever Next the motor needs to be fine tuned Our thanks to Jim True and friends for all there hard work
Today's move
Ride along with us for a minute and a half as we go on the maiden run of our 1914 "Little Giant" chemical fire engine.
Resto. Shop Update: Today, the guys in the shop fired up the 1914 "Little Giant" chemical fire engine after weeks and weeks of work. Excitement and joy all around!
Moving day for the Franklin Steamer, from the warehouse to the Fire Museum
The Brandenburg Family Foundation's recent $1 million donation to the SJFM was the topic of 3 TV news reports last week. The donation will be used to purchase Old Fire Station One as the Museum's future home.
Success!! The 1914 ALF is up and running.
Moving the 37 LaFrance
African American Heritage House, Inc.
1650 Senter RdMoroccan minerales and fossiles
Bouldrer DRInstitute of Contemporary Art San Jose
560 S 1st StSan Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
520 S 1st StChildren's Discovery Museum of San Jose
180 Woz Way