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Old Timers Firefighters Save Homes in Rural California
In Rancho Tehama California an all older volunteers crew known as the Old Timers Firefighters once saved Mary Jekel’s home with a 1948 REO truck and minimal gear. The 17 member group averages 66, oldest 87, and relies on aluminum can recycling for funds as they aid official crews, guide ambulances, and battle fires though lacking formal training and health clearances.
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Rancho Tehama
Calif
Mary Jekel
Reo
Jekel
Old Timers
California
Merle Lint
Lee Rice
Los Angeles
California Department of Forestry
Tehama County
State Forestry Department
Station 13
Forestry Department
Sacramento
Reno
New
Sacramento Valley
Dick van Roggen
Lint
Union Pacific
Old Faithful
Jeff Sedivec
California Firefighters Association
Anthony Ramirez
Ramirez
Bill Hoehman
Tehama-Glenn
CDF Fire Department
Dick Oldbury