Fires were rampant in the Mt. Gleason,
San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Barbara area and the San Bernardino
Mountains on 12 September 1957. The U. S. Forestry Service at
Arcadia again called for volunteers to drive CAL ARNG 2½-ton
trucks. Twelve drivers and six trucks hauled equipment and personnel
for a total of 2,870 miles over a four-day period. The fires
were under control on 16 September 1957.
A forest fire broke out 25 miles northeast of Crescent City at
Gasquet Mountain on 19 September 1957. The California Army National
Guard responded to the request of the U. S. Forest Service and
provided six 2½-ton trucks to haul personnel and equipment
with 20 men who acted as drivers and assisted in preparing food
for the fire fighters. Four days later the fire was under control
and the volunteers were returned to their civilian occupations.
Source: 1956-1958 Biennial
Report of the Adjutant General of the State of California