Rescue Squad 1’s 700-series American LaFrance was formerly Engine Co. 19, but was found inadequate for pulling the hills in southeast DC (as often is the case, I’m informed by firehouse lore and photos off of the firehouse wall – all corrections welcome).
Engine Co. 19 received one of the two wagons from the 1946-47 purchase, and Engine 16 was to receive the other, but the two rigs ultimately ended up as Rescue Squad 1 and Rescue Squad 2.
C.1947 image, Photographer unknown.
Kevin Byrne