This kit represents a pump truck designed by American LaFrance for the College Park, Maryland Volunteer Fire Department. So just what happens when you turn the engineering talents of Trumpeter on an engineering marvel like the modern fire truck? Simple, you get a masterpiece of a model that is as nice as anything Trumpeter has developed to date. Manufacturers like American LaFrance customize each truck to meet the unique requirements of each of its customers. While they have common designs for their machines, it is rare to see two fire departments using the same identical configuration on their trucks. Rescue trucks carry the heavy duty rescue tools as well as first aid gear to support first responder casualty care.Īmerican LaFrance is one of the major developers of specialty fire fighting equipment. Pump trucks tie into the water supply from fire hydrants and pump high pressure water through very long runs of hoses to where fire fighters are combating flames. Ladder trucks provide the means of reaching higher access points when internal stairwells are not safe or reachable. Those men and women who crew the volunteer fire departments get more that that as these folks go into harms way over and above their daily jobs!įire trucks are purpose-built machines.
The men and women who are professional fire fighters deserve our thanks and admiration for the work they do. They're also on the spot for the periodic rescue as well.
Fire trucks are an essential service provided by local governments for the control and containment of structure fires, industrial fires, auto accidents, etc. The engine was painted by Jerry Lema, using Rinshed Mason Red Lacquer LZ1-R-106 Dezler 71698.Most of us have seen them, no matter in what part of the world we live. We'd like to thank the following individuals for helping preserve this wonderful fire engine for everyone in Ferndale to enjoy: Dean Petersen, Susan Petersen, Jerry Lema, Ken Laloli, Tim Cooney, Jerry Austin, Mark Denunes, Wayne Ambrosini, Jeff McDonald, Paul Sauer, Warren Longnickle, Brian Newman, Lee Tomasini, Jim Grinsell, Kevin Frey, Bill Becker, George Nicholson, Pam Lema, Wally Neibel, Larry Lema, and Tom Lema.ĭean Petersen provided the following costs for restoration: Engine Work A total of 773 hours went into the restoration. The restoration of the 1923 was performed by FVFD volunteers, starting in March 1983 and finishing in 1985.
The 1923 American LaFrance Catalog doesn't show the Type 89 engine, although there are several similar models. We've included scans of some of the backs of the pages where there was a lot of number scratching going on, some of which are some rather large numbers that don't appear related to price. We have the original American LaFrance Proposal which does list the engine as a Type 89. *See 1923 History for full details of the purchase history of this and the 1923 Chemical Truck
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