Nicholas Studer
PCS Elected Director 2022-2025
Went on a recent westward driving trip, sure was great to have a break!
Visited the Socorro, NM Fire Department - took some photos of the station where our 1961 Eureka-Cadillac Hi-Boy arrived in January 1970. The bay where the ambulance resided is basically unchanged! More photos to follow.
We passed through the Phoenix area briefly. I had called twice and left voicemails during the previous month with a PCS member in Glendale who is listed as having a 1959 S&S-Cadillac ambulance, asking if I might be allowed to visit. I suspected it might be the Professional High Body shown at https://www.facebook.com/charlesphoenix.usa/videos/10153664834269426/ and that would surely be something to see! Anyhow - no joy unfortunately, the gentleman never did call me back.
Made it to LA area. Met up with Kevin O'Connell and really enjoyed putting a face to a name/voice. Visited the LA City and LA County Fire Museums. Actually sat in Rescue 51! Saw the 1954 M-M/Cadillac "First Aider" they had on display at the City museum, sadly missing its cabinetry.
On our way back, stopped at the National Atomic Museum at Kirtland AFB, NM in Albuquerque. They actually had a professional car on display, apparently a 1942 Fitzjohn-Packard Limousine used by the War Department at the White Sands Missile Range. Neat looking car, and a nicely displayed example of a professional car at a well-established museum. Very much recommend a visit there if you find yourself in the area.
Visited the Tres Piedras Fire Department near Taos, NM and saw where the Eureka was stationed for the last period of its in-service life. More photos/details to follow on that.
Visited the Socorro, NM Fire Department - took some photos of the station where our 1961 Eureka-Cadillac Hi-Boy arrived in January 1970. The bay where the ambulance resided is basically unchanged! More photos to follow.
We passed through the Phoenix area briefly. I had called twice and left voicemails during the previous month with a PCS member in Glendale who is listed as having a 1959 S&S-Cadillac ambulance, asking if I might be allowed to visit. I suspected it might be the Professional High Body shown at https://www.facebook.com/charlesphoenix.usa/videos/10153664834269426/ and that would surely be something to see! Anyhow - no joy unfortunately, the gentleman never did call me back.
Made it to LA area. Met up with Kevin O'Connell and really enjoyed putting a face to a name/voice. Visited the LA City and LA County Fire Museums. Actually sat in Rescue 51! Saw the 1954 M-M/Cadillac "First Aider" they had on display at the City museum, sadly missing its cabinetry.
On our way back, stopped at the National Atomic Museum at Kirtland AFB, NM in Albuquerque. They actually had a professional car on display, apparently a 1942 Fitzjohn-Packard Limousine used by the War Department at the White Sands Missile Range. Neat looking car, and a nicely displayed example of a professional car at a well-established museum. Very much recommend a visit there if you find yourself in the area.
Visited the Tres Piedras Fire Department near Taos, NM and saw where the Eureka was stationed for the last period of its in-service life. More photos/details to follow on that.