Kansas City area fire apparatus

[MFD76]

Independence, Missouri the life long home of President Harry S. Truman. The Independence 76er's Fire Historical Society held their annual fire fest at the Independence Events Center this weekend. IFD was at one time sole Seagrave with the exception of the two Snorkel's. They have done an impressive job of preserving the IFD Seagrave fleet from each era. Here are a few shots.

 

The pride of the fleet of the 76er's fleet.  

 

Independence 76er's Fire Historical Society

Ex: Independence, MO Fire Department

Ex: Engine 1

1927

#6275

American LaFrance

750/100

 



 

 

Independence 76er's Fire Historical Society

Ex: Independence, MO Fire Department

Ex: Engine 1 

1960

#unknown

Seagrave 70th Anniversary

1000/300

Re-power Detroit/ Manual

 

Note: The IFD fireman nicknamed this machine "The Mighty Seagrave" 

Note: Deck Pipe has dual 2.5 Siamese inlet at the tail board.

Inservice: 1960-1990 

 



 

 

Independence 76er's Fire Historical Society

Ex: Independence, MO Fire Department

03-05-1964

#P3330

Seagrave KB

1000/500

Re-power Detroit/ Manual

 

Inservice 1964-1997

 

Note: This is built from the Kansas City, Missouri K Model Spec. The electronic siren is not original equipment. The door badge was added in the early 1970's and the orginal lettering was on the jump seat wall below the trim stated Independence F.D.  

 



 

 

Independence 76er's Fire Historical Society

Ex: Independence, MO Fire Department

Pumper 4

07-24-1970

#R4674

Seagrave PB

1250/500

 

Pierce Refurbishment

12-1983

#F-0966

1250/500

Electrical, Rebuild body, Pump, Re-Paint performed.

 

IFD Refurbishment

1999

Rebuild body, Repaint, Warning Lights

Hit by Train rolled over on side.

 

Note: This machine was put through the ringer of sorts. It was the first delivery of Chrome Yellow Seagrave's to IFD. This was also the first order that did not have a Federal Q Sirens. This was done mid year as the twin Snorkel's were delivered solid red. IFD thankfully did not use yellow long and by 1979-1980 began to purchase solid red again. Due to rust this machine received a Pierce Refurbishment in 1983 and returned Solid RED with added Federal Q Siren. It was hit by a train and roll onto its side in 1999 and was refurbished by the IFD shops with the current white over red paint the shop removed the Federal Q Siren and replaced it with a blue strobe. It served in active reserve into the late 2000's. 

 

Note: Kansas City, Missouri followed IFD's lead by adding flush mounted MARS TB-8 lights with Federal Q Sirens flush mounted below and electronic CP speakers on the bumpers with the four 1975 Seagraves.