This is a fascinating article from two of the old timers at the Groveville Volunteer Fire Company. Firefighting today is much more complicated than it was back in the 40's and 50's. Remember when the firemen stood on the back and sides of the fire truck? Remember when they fought field fires with those things that looked like a bamboo rake? Remember when they had to bring a tanker with water when they fought a fire out of range of the water lines? Egad, I'm gettin' old; I do remember!Following is added info from Groveville historian Gary Lippincott. Gary has been a Groveville Fireman for many years. Thanks, Gary.
Gary wrote:
The article with Wendell is great, he was a special person in every young members life. He taught me more about firefighting than any book could, Wendel taught you things that would save your butt, you know the common sense stuff. He was one of my heros
Great Stuff, Gary
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