That truck was resold later and it's whereabouts are not known.
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The 1934 truck Dan refers to was a Master Series American LaFrance which was sold at the same time as our 1928.
But I'm glad to see it has found good care in your hands. The siren was foot operated, driven from the flywheel, and its pitch and volume were dependent on the engine speed. It was hard to get into the driver's seat due to the location of the shift lever and brake handle. On one call that I remember, we got the 1934 stuck in the mud and had to get a ride back to get the 1928 to use at the fire and pull the 1934 out of the mud.
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When I got a glimpse of it on TV my heart skipped a beat. I have often wondered what happened to that equipment since the old fire station is now just stores. We always took the new truck with the old truck just being in reserve.
The equipment consisted of the 1928 engine you now have and a "new" 1934 American Lafrance. If we were in the building and available we were expected to go with the crew, but not officially obligated. An alarm during the night would bring the firemen crashing into our room and down the pole. Our small room on the second floor contained the brass pole. Hotels near North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center: (0.35 mi) Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston Airport (0.35 mi) DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel North Charleston - Convention Center (0.
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2 for free in exchange for keeping the second floor clean and tidy. A friend of mine and I got a deal to live in Fire Station No. I went to Kansas University and by my last school year 1959-60 I had run out of money. That got my mind working so I looked you up on the internet today and sure enough you have the 1928 American Lafrance engine from Station No. During the program the camera caught a split second view of an engine hood that said Lawrence on it. Last night my wife and I watched the Ultimate Restoration TV show about your restoration of the Ahrens Fox fire engine. There is also a small gift shop area with t shirts, mugs, and other souvenir items available for purchase.This great story came to us after the airing of our Ultimate Restorations episode: Admission is free, and donations are accepted and appreciated.
The museum is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, and on Saturday and Sunday by appointment only. Ladder number one is in the museum along with a 1952 Chevrolet Panel Truck that was originally donated to the fire department by the Marietta Lions Club and was the first rescue truck in the city. It was designated ladder number one and remained in service until 1984. In 1949, the Marietta Fire Department purchased a Pirsch Ladder Truck, one of the highest-reaching ladders in north Georgia. Next in the collection is a 1929 Seagrave Pumper, designated as engine number one and retired in 1959. Designated as engine number two, it was one of the first motorized fire trucks in all of north Georgia.
The collection also includes the vehicle that replaced the steamer, a 1921 American LaFrance pumper. It is one of only five still in existence. This is the only one of this type ever made. 1936 American-LaFrance & Foamite Industries, Inc. 1925 Seagrave 85’wooden aerial tillered ladder truck. Museum highlights include a Silsby Steamer, a horse-drawn steam-powered pumper purchased in 1879 and used until 1921. 1902 American-LaFrance Steamer with 1916 motorized tractor (on loan) 1914 American LaFrance pumper. The collection includes vehicles, clothing, equipment, antiques, photos, displays, and more. The Marietta Fire Museum features a collection of items used by the Marietta Fire Department since the 1800s.
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