The fact that people are alive today because of rescue trucks is just mind-boggling, isn't it? Asthma attacks. Burns. Lacerations. Trapped limbs. Heart attacks. Attempted suicides. Drownings. Shock. Smoke inhalation. Responding to emergencies like these doesn't add up to a glamorous day, but it's got to be rewarding.
It’s a ’51 Chevrolet 1-ton panel truck, fully furnished for supporting both rescue crew and victims. She was ahead of her time, rivaled only by the equipment held by some large-city departments. The project was funded (think like $3,000, which covered the truck, materials, and equipment) by the Turlock Chapter of the American Red Cross, and the truck was dedicated on August 12, 1954 for use by the Turlock Fire Department.