Download or read book American Fire Apparatus Co 1922 1993 Photo Archive written by Richard J. Gergel and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2004-12-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Fire Apparatus produced a remarkable number of apparatus and was, for many years, an innovator and major force in the industry. View the complete line from beginning to the end including brush trucks, mini-pumpers, pumpers (both custom and commercial), tankers, snorkels, crash trucks, aerial ladders and platforms. Informative text and captions include a company history as well as delivery schedules and original cost where available. City location index provided for easy referencing.
Download or read book Ahrens Fox Fire Apparatus Photo Archive written by Walter McCall and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2008-11-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all the companies that built motor fire apparatus in America in the 20th century, none has acquired the cult-like devotion accorded the unique products of the Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. With its front-mounted piston pump surmounted by a gleaming spherical air chamber, the Ahrens-Fox piston pumper projects irresistible aesthetic and mechanical appeal. Fire apparatus aficionados and collectors have all but elevated the truly distinctive Ahrens-Fox piston pumper to a firefighting deity. Noted fire apparatus historian and author Walt McCall has selected the best of the best for this photographic tribute to a legendary nameplate—including the milestone Continental, mighty six-piston Models PS, BT and what is arguably the most beautiful fire engine ever made in America, the classic, semi-streamlined Model HT. A supplemental gallery of 30 color photos showcases some of the finest surviving Ahrens-Foxes.
Download or read book Saulsbury Fire Rescue Apparatus 1956 2003 Photo Archive written by Joel L Gebet and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2003-11-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known in the fire apparatus industry for innovation and high quality craftsmanship, Saulsbury Fire and Rescue Apparatus is a true American success story. Founded in 1956 as a small, local builder of apparatus, the family owned business began to grow during the 1960s and 1970s as more and more area departments began ordering their new apparatus from the company because of their superior craftsmanship and attention to the customer's requirements. Over its 47+ year history, the company built numerous unusual and interesting trucks, most of which are included in this book. High quality photos and informative captions illustrate Saulsbury's unique and interesting designs.
Download or read book Imperial Fire Apparatus written by Richard Gergel and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2003-06-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imperial was a unique fire apparatus company in that within its first 2 years in existence it manufactured, sold and delivered a complete line of fire apparatus. View the complete line including brush trucks, mini-pumpers, pumpers (both custom and commercial), tankers, snorkels and aerial ladders. Informative text and captions include a brief company history, as well as, delivery schedules and cost where available.
Download or read book Young Fire Equipment written by Leo Duliba and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2000-11-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first and only book on Young Fire Equipment, a previously unpublished area. Throughout its 60-year history, Young was in the forefront of fire apparatus innovation. Both the fire service and fire apparatus historians have always recognized Young as a leader in design style and uniqueness. The company even produced three full-custom designs that were unique to the Young name. Fire enthusiasts of all kinds will want to add this distinct piece of fire apparatus history to their libraries.
Download or read book FWD Fire Trucks 1914 1963 Photo Archive written by Robert Gabrick and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2005-12-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long recognized for the production of specialized vehicles for use by highway departments, utility companies, construction firms, and the oil industry, The Four Wheel Drive Auto Company also established an enviable reputation for the manufacture of fire apparatus. Manufacturers of four-wheel-drive vehicles since 1910, FWD built its first fire truck in 1914, continuing production into the 1970s. All of the vehicles produced by FWD relied on the design principles first developed in 1907 and patented in 1908. Combining high quality black and white photos with in-depth captions, this book presents an in-depth history of FWD's fire trucks up to the time FWD acquired Seagrave. Includes many never before published photographs from the FWD/Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC Archives.
Download or read book Hahn Fire Apparatus written by Tom W. Shand and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hahn was a medium size manufacturer of durable, reliable fire apparatus. Similar to Crown fire apparatus but with an East Coast focus. Unlike many other smaller manufacturers, Hahn produced its own custom chassis as well as building on other manufacturers chassis. Its chassis was also used by other small truck manufacturers. Hahn made a variety of apparatus, from tractor-drawn ladder trucks, to rear mounted aerials. Hahn's designs were very unique and identifiable. Very little has been published on Hahn in the past. This book uses previously unpublished photographs, many factory delivery shots, to document the story of Hahn from its inception to its demise.
Download or read book Maxim Fire Apparatus written by Howard Smith and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2001-10-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the development of Maxim Motor Company's fire apparatus from the company's beginning in 1914, through numerous ownership changes and financial crises, up to its final days in the late 1980s. Although many of the company records were lost or destroyed, through meticulous research the author has filled in the details of the rigs shown. Carefully selected photographs create a magnificent photographic history of Maxim's fire apparatus that will appeal to all fire apparatus enthusiasts. Beginning with the first three Maxim apparatus built in 1914, included photos show commercial chassis and conventional chassis, pumpers, aerials, brush trucks, rescues and tankers. Also included are some of the unusual and one-of-a-kind rigs.
Download or read book Los Angeles City Fire Apparatus written by Chuck Madderom and published by Iconografix. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Los Angeles City Fire Apparatus Photo Archive Charles Madderom See what makes this famous fire department unique! Take an in-depth look at the unique apparatus of the LA City Fire Department. See urban and wildland vehicles, pumpers, hose wagons, aerials, brush equipment, squads and airport rigs. Crown is highlighted. Detailed captions contain complete information about each featured rig: the number purchased, capacity, pump type and more! Sftbd., 1 1/4"x 8 1/2", 128 pgs., 12 b&w ill.
Download or read book W S Darley Co Fire Apparatus written by Matthew Lee and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2002-05-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unique in the fire apparatus industry, Darley is a family run business that makes its own pumps and assembles complete apparatus. Follow the story of the Darley company from its beginnings as a municipal supply catalog company through the development of its first pumps and then complete fire apparatus up to the current day. A fascinating story that will delight fire apparatus enthusiasts everywhere. Large format, detailed photos illustrate the complete line of Darley equipment from the first pumps to today's modern apparatus.
Download or read book Industrial Private Fire Apparatus written by Leo Duliba and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2001-10-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is your chance to see some of the world's most secret fire apparatus. Corporations do not welcome photographers so these rigs are rarely seen and publicity concerning the rigs is discouraged. Fire apparatus fans will welcome this opportunity to see rigs they have never before seen. The equipment here is broken down into more than 40 categories, including atomic energy, chemical, dams, environmental, hotels, movie studios, mining, railroads, shipbuilding and theme parks, among others.
Download or read book Oren Fire Apparatus Photo Archive written by Thomas Herman and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oren Fire Apparatus manufacturing developed as an offshoot of The Roanoke Welding and Equipment Company, a Roanoke, Virginia, based family business founded in 1917 which specialized in welding, fabrication, automotive repair and specialty truck body building. From their first fire apparatus built in 1934 to the beautiful and classic "Custom," Oren became a favorite of the fire service. Finally, a book that pays tribute to these magnificently crafted rigs with photographs carefully selected by noted historian Thomas L. Herman.
Download or read book Grumman Fire Apparatus written by Kent D. Parrish and published by Iconografix. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grumman Allied Industries acquired Howe Fire Apparatus in 1976. The Grumman Emergency Products division built on the foundation laid by the legendary Howe and Oren names and soon became one of the largest and most well-known producers of fire apparatuses in the United States. Grumman introduced innovation and space-age technology to the fire apparatus industry in the short span of just 16 years. This book highlights the wide range of pumpers, tankers, and aerials built by Grumman on commercial and custom chassis with model names such as the Minicat, Attackcat, Wildcat, Firecat, Aerialcat, and Panther.
Download or read book Crown Firecoach written by Chuck Madderom and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2001-10-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the history of Crown Firecoach from its beginnings in 1951 until the company ceased building fire trucks in 1983. One of the pioneers of cab forward rigs, Crown's fire apparatus had a very distinctive appearance that collectors and restorers appreciate today. Large format photographs show a representative cross section of the full line of Crown, including pumpers, rear mount and tractor drawn aerials, snorkels, brush rigs and tractor transports. While Crown rigs were sold primarily in Southern California, with LA city being the company's largest customer, Fire Enthusiasts everywhere will want to own this important piece of fire apparatus history.
Download or read book American LaFrance 400 Series written by Walter M. P. McCall and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powered by the company’s industry-leading V-12 engine, the 400 Series Metropolitan with its long, gracefully tapered hood, skirted fenders, classically-proportioned gabled radiator and oversized wheels, was a triumph of industrial design—an eye-pleasing blend of form and function, and the industry’s first truly styled fire engine. This authoritative, thoroughly-researched and richly illustrated book documents the big 400’s relatively short, but spectacular, production life from its introduction in late 1934 through the last two assembled from the parts bin in early 1940.
Download or read book Ward LaFrance Fire Trucks written by John Burzichelli and published by Iconografix. This book was released on 2000-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magnificent photographs create the first and only photographic history of Ward LaFrance fire trucks.
Download or read book Pierce Arrow Fire Apparatus 1979 1998 written by Steve Hagy and published by Iconografix. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pierce Manufacturing Inc. is a nationally recognized fire apparatus manufacturer and a leader in the industry today. In the last two decades, Pierce has introduced an unparalleled series of new products and innovative design features that set the standard for the industry. Large, detailed photographs in this volume feature a cross-section of Pierce Arrow fire apparatus from all over the US. Every fire buff will want this significant piece of fire apparatus history.
