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Los Angeles FD 1937 American LaFrance 400 series Metropolitan Duplex pumper.
Los Angeles FD 1938 American LaFrance 400 Series Manifold Hose Wagon
Los Angeles FD 1938 Seagrave Manifold Hose Wagon

Unfortunately none of these units survived.

Lots of issues with AFD apparatus. Impossible to get them to sign off on licensing. Don't hold your breath for any Atlanta rig.

I finally got around to my hallmark store to collect my 2020 ornament. Nice piece, but interestingly enough, it was made in Vietnam vs the usual "Made in China". Having served in VN some 53 years ago, I find it interesting that they are now in the toy/replicas business. What's next, diecast??

Will get my name on the list when my Hallmark store reopens...

The letters to the editor column of issue 26 of Vintage Fire truck features images of a Tom Showers built Young Crusader. Charlie rebuilt the model for Bob Milnes, who had Tom make it for him many years ago when he was a Young dealer. Last year Bob disposed of most of his collection of fire models, ...

I remember back in the late 60's & early 70's as a volunteer in Allegheny County, Pa (Pittsburgh area) having to jack up the rears on our engine and aerial and put on the chains whenever they predicted snow. Our station was at the top of a very steep hill. This was way before On-Spot automatic chains.

Tru-Color has announced 3 new fire apparatus paint color releases as follows:

TCP-565 Fire Equipment: Imron Pale Yellow
TCP-566 Fire equipment: Military Lime Green
TCP-567 Fire Equipment: Forest Service mint Green

Their web site is trucolorpaint.com

Just ordered Engine 34, they all look fantastic!

Picked up mine at the local post office last week, another outstanding piece! Hope they continue to produce a couple of vintage rigs a year. FR did a great job of replicating the look of Wood ladders, both aerial and ground. One minor detail. I believe the aerial extension - retraction cables were s...

Just ordered mine!