1930 S. S. City of Honolulu Fire

Posted on Jan 2, 2025 in 1930's, HING History

14, During the fiscal year the Hawaii NationaI Guard did not engage in any active duty. Appoximently 60 guardsmen responded to the call of The Adjutant General to assist fighting fire on the s. s. City of Honolulu. These Guardsmen acted as relief fireman, policemen, and established a first aid station on Pier #8, serving in their capacity as citizens.

– 1929-1930 Annual Report pp. 13
Ships – S.S. City of Honolulu – On fire in Honolulu Harbor, May 25, 1930. Showing the Fire Engine
Ships – S.S. City of Honolulu – On fire in Honolulu Harbor, May 25, 1930. Showing fire tugs
Ships – S.S. City of Honolulu – On fire in Honolulu Harbor, May 25, 1930. Showing fire boat
ships – S.S. City of Honolulu Description – On fire in Honolulu Harbor, May 25, 1930. Fire Tug “Widgeon”
(Pictures from Hawaii State Archives)

The National Guardsmen have been called upon to volunteer their services as trained citizens several times in recent years for various minor activities, thereby demonstrating their infinite value to the community in a number of different ways. In the early part of 1930 some sixty Guardsmen responded to the call of The Adjutant General to assist in fighting fire on the S.S. “City of Honolulu,” which was docked in the harbor. These Guardsmen acted as relief firemen and policemen, and established a first aid station on Pier No.8. On this occasion the Guard was not actually called to active duty but merely responded to a call for volunteers by The Adjutant General.

– History of the Hawaii National Guard pp. 91