Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
A restored replica of former Fallbrook Fire Chief Bill Thurber's Jeep is currently on loan to the Fallbrook Historical Society museum.
This restored fire response personnel bus is one of the fire vehicles that was on display at the meeting of the Crown Firecoach Enthusiasts on May 2.
FALLBROOK – Fire engines, fire trucks, and fire busses galore gathered on Saturday, May 2 for the second quarter meeting of the So. Cal. division of the Crown Firecoach Enthusiasts. The Fallbrook Historical Society’s facility served as host for the meeting which was held in the Ford Room. The enthusiasts filled the parking area with both restored and un-restored versions of fire response vehicles.
Director Mike McDonald officiated at the meeting and, aside from the normal business meeting agenda, the group came to the historical society to offer a gift for display purposes there. The gift was a 1951 Willy’s (M-38) Jeep, which they had restored as a tribute to Fallbrook’s first official Fire Chief, the late William G. "Bill" Thurber.
The Jeep is a replica of a World War II surplus military vehicle and is identical to the one Thurber used in the mid- to late-50’s as his primary response vehicle, with his trusty Dalmatian "Lady" alongside him, to answer every alarm. The enthusiasts are providing the Jeep as a loan to augment the portion of the Fallbrook Historical Museum that is already dedicated to the history of the Fallbrook Fire Department.
After the meeting, the enthusiasts enjoyed an extended tour of the museum grounds, assisted by six docents from the historical society.
More information about the Fallbrook Historical Society can be gained by calling (760) 723-1181.
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