Esparto- FIRE DEPARTMENT Bell

OLD HIGH SCHOOL BELL- once used by the FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Sacramento Union, Number 25797, November 4, 1921

FIRE DEPARTMENT IS FORMED AT ESPARTO

Special to the Union.

ESPARTO, Yolo Co., November 3—— Esparto is the first of the “unincorporated country centers” in this section of the Capay Valley to organize a full fledged Fire Department with the chemical truck, extinguishers, hydrant system, hose and everything that goes to make up adequate protection of country and Farm Property.

James O’Neil is the first Fire Chief. He is assisted by D. D. Russell, E. V. Bolton, W. G. Duncan and Victor Viera.

Truck drivers have been designated as Jack Arnold, William Neitz, Fred Wyatt and D. D. Russell. “Chemical Engine men” are R. S. Burke, Vic Vierra, Claude Nissen and Russ Jose.

“The Bell formerly used in assembling the High School” has been installed over a garage, where the equipment will be kept, in charge is “a man constantly on duty.”

Esparto claims the Best country Fire Department in the State of California