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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated July 26, 1961 reads "Noel Manchester, foreground, chief of communications for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and Capt. Dick Bird, chief photo officer, inspect department's new $8,000 communications and command post trailer. The seven-man trailer, to be housed in Pacoima, is completely equipped with phones, a radio network and other equipment needed in case of a major disaster. It replaces a command post trailer that had been in service for 23 years."
Los Angeles County (Calif.).--Fire Department Fire fighters County officials and employees Men Trailers Signs and signboards San Fernando Valley (Calif.)
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