In June 1925, Berkeley prepared for the impending wildfire season by acquiring essential firefighting equipment and establishing a robust alarm system to alert the community of potential threats. The city outfitted its workers with tools for firefighting, including shovels and electric lanterns, while setting up alarms at locations like Grizzly Peak and the University of California. These measures aimed to protect both the city's infrastructure and the university grounds from wildfires, showcasing a proactive stance against natural disasters.
"The city had purchased a supply of firefighting equipment including shovels, rakes, and electric lanterns, to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season, as reported in June 1925."
"If a fire threatened, the first alarm would go out from a siren at the new Grizzly Peak fire lookout and via calls to neighborhood fire wardens in the affected area."
#wildfire-preparedness #berkeley-history #firefighting-equipment #university-of-california #emergency-response
Collection
[
|
...
]