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Fire Department Records

Collection Number: AR-184

The collection contains station logs, clipping files, manuals, meeting minutes, photographs, and realia. The UC Davis Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the UC Davis campus. It was established as a volunteer fire brigade in 1917 and formalized in the 1950s with the hire of career staff and a full-time fire chief.

Inclusive Dates

circa 1960-1985.

Extent

4.6 linear feet

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