DFD (I will assume Detroit, MI) ran this Seagrave 85' midship ladder. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
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I dont think this is a Detroit rig. DFD had 'Detroit Fire Department' on all thier rigs. Also, they purchased only 65' junior aerials from Seagrave, all had booster reels on the officers side
I dont think this is a Detroit rig. DFD had 'Detroit Fire Department' on all thier rigs. Also, they purchased only 65' junior aerials from Seagrave, all had booster reels on the officers side
Bob-Lo Island is located on the Detroit River between Amhurstburg, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. An amusement park was located on this island and it was serviced by ferries from both countries. The amusement park closed down several years ago. I believe the island was to be redeveloped for residential use. Not sure if that ever happened. As for the pictured apparatus, sorry I can't help.
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[size=5][size=6]Cary, IL ran this 1969 American LaFrance 1000/750 Pioneer pumper. "Commish pic" Mattson collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> [/size][/size]
Libertyville, IL ran this 1946 American LaFrance 750 gpm pumper as Engine # 7. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Danville, IL had this 1949 American LaFrance 700 Series 1000/150 pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Ellis Grove, IL had this 1966 IH/Young 1000/1000 pumper that had seen earlier service with Caledonia, NY. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Schiller Park, IL Snorkel # 454 was this 1966 FWD/Pierce 1000/0/85' unit. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Benton, IL had this 1985 Hendrickson/Towers 1500/500 squrt. Ron Manwaring pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Frankfort, IL Tanker # 717 was this unusual combination of a 1965 Chevrolet c/o chassis mated with a 2000 gallon Progress tank and booster pump. I've always been a fan of "big water" either home-made or custom built. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Newark, NJ Engine # 27 (FWD) at work at a nasty fire at the local ACME market in July of 1971. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Here's Newark, NJ Engine # 2 (Mack R) operating at the same ACME Market fire in June of 1971. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Lowell, IN had this long wheelbase 1965 Dodge/American 500/600 pumper. Another "Commish" pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Fountain Valley, CA had this 1973 IH/Pierce/Crown 250/250 4x4 mini-pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Dover, OH had this big 1960 FWD 85' Snorkel with a 750 gpm pump. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Braceville, IL operated this 1965 Pirsch 1000/500 pumper that was X-Argonne National Labs. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />