Quote:Fascinating. Really glad I asked now. Thanks for the info. It seems like there were a lot of "off the wall" ideas in the 60s and 70s that never took off but they sure are interesting.Glad I could help out. My wife doesn't even begin to understand why I keep all the stuff I keep.
The 60's and 70's were a great time of new technology and new ideas for the Fire Service. Articulating platforms, tower ladders, rearmount aerials, all-wheel steering, large diameter hose, reels for that hose, foam systems on structural rigs, SCBA, Lime-Yellow, light bars, and dozens of other things made their debut in that time. Some were accepted and some were not. Some are still in use, others made great war stories to tell the younger guys. I wouldn't have it any other way!
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