Minnesota Apparatus

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Try comeing to minnesota in the winter time for a structure fire you will have your answer faster then you can say "im cold".

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Josh is exactly right...they're top-mount enclosed pump panels in the riding area to keep the pump operator warm. I've always liked the design, it's a signature of the midwest.



Also, Josh, nice work on this last batch of photos. The Twin Cities area apparatus have been favorites of mine since I visited many of the stations with Paul Barrett about 6 years ago. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/3_12_21.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />