Barney Eberhardy

Barney Eberhardy is the master mechanic at the Yocha Dehe Fire Department. Barney joined YDFD in June 2004, but started his fire service career many years ago in Wisconsin.

Barney grew up on a farm in northern Wisconsin and helped his dad repair automobiles at the family-owned gas station. In 1957, at age 18, Barney got his first real job as a mechanic with FWD Corporation.

FWD eventually purchased Seagrave Fire Apparatus, where Barney was employed until 1971. He left Seagrave to work for American LaFrance as a field maintenance engineer. 

From 1974-1984 Barney served as the fire apparatus maintenance supervisor for the San Bernardino Fire Department, and from 1984- 1995 as master mechanic for the UC Davis Fire Department. After retiring from UC Davis, Barney worked for Westates Fire Apparatus where he held positions in service, sales and parts.