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Los Angeles Headquarters - Dispatchers


Heron Peak Lookout Tower, 1936

Headquarters dispatching was dependent upon assignments to daytime, Saturday and holiday tricks until July 8, 1926, when Fireman Jack Gregory was transferred in as night central dispatcher. On January 11, 1927, F. H. Welts (retired from the Los Angeles Fire Department) was engaged and alternated with Gregory on first a twelve hour shift and later on a twenty-four hour shift basis. Gregory was appointed a Captain December 16, 1927, in the Lawndale District. He was replaced by H. J. Durand who was succeeded by A. A. Farrington May 14, 1928.


Stan Loza Dispatch at FS23


Jeff Weiise Dispatch at FS73


Tex Hyatt Dispatch at FS73

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