This memorable dixieland jazz band had its roots in the Walt Disney Studio in 1940 when Walt Disney hosted a big employee party to celebrate the opening of his "new" Burbank studio.  Several of the studio's animators spread the word and the event was a rousing success. 

In 1948, the "Fire House Five + 2" was born when Ward Kimball purchased a 1914 American La France fire truck for $225.  Just add some red fireshirts, white suspenders and authentic leather fire helmets, and a fun new era in jazz history had begun. Their first paid concert would be held when jazz trombonist Kid Ory asked the FH5 to cover for him at a Los Angeles High School dance at the Barney Oldfield Country Club.

Band members through the years have included:

• Danny Alguire (cornet)
• Ralph Bell (tuba)
• George Bruns (tuba)
• K.O. Eckland (piano)
• Eddie Forest (drums)
• Harper Goff (banjo)
• Jerry Hamm (drums)
• Ward Kimball (trombone)
• Don Kinch (trumpet / tuba)
• Johnny Lucas (trumpet)
• Jim Macdonald (drums)
• Clarke Mallery (clarinet)
• Monte Mountjoy (drums)
• Bill Newman (banjo)
• Ed Penner (sax / tuba)
• George Probert (sax)
• Dick Roberts (banjo)
• Tom Sharpsteen (clarinet)
• Frank Thomas (piano)

The final "gig" for the FH5 was at the 1980 Tournament Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.