Fire Apparatus - Antique

Since I have come across so many antiques, especially in Delaware, I have had to make a separate page just for these beauties. I am classifying anything from 1969 on back as an antique and I realize some fire companies are still using some of these engines as first line equipment so please don't get offended. You should be proud that your collector's item still can keep up with all those electronic marvels. I couldn't get pictures of a 1918 American LaFrance in New Holland, PA because the car was covered up to protect it and we didn't want to chance putting a scratch in the $100,000 recent restoration. Maybe next visit. If anyone is interested in purchasing copies of any of the images on this site just return to the home page and click "Pricelist" to view my modest prices. Last updated August 30, 2002

In excellent shape, this 1931 American LaFrance takes in the morning sun in Cranston Heights Delaware. I think the blue trim is an eye catcher.
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This 1955 American LaFrance pumper located in Crossett, Arkansas, is a classic example of what people visualize when they think of an old time fire engine. Well maintained, the pumper's on duty days are numbered with the Crossett fire department.
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In beautiful shape and ready for the big parade in Dover, Delaware, this 1948 International Central is in great shape.
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Christiana's 1927 American La France led the large assortment of Christiana, DE Stations 3, 6 and 12 at the Middletown (DE) parade October 22, 2000.
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A 1950 American La France belonging to Ellendale Volunteer Fire Company in Ellendale, Delaware is ready for judging at the Delaware state fire convention.
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Already an award winner, this recently refurbished 1936 REO Speedwagon is owned and operated by the Frederica (DE) Volunteer Fire Company. That's Frank Beebe behind the wheel. Addition pictures of this outstanding antique can be seen on the Frederica page on this site.
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Although the Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company has yellow and white equipment, their antique remains in the traditional red scheme. This is a 1956 Ford/Oren, Big Job F-800.
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Not to be outdone, Odessa, DE rolled out their 1926 Hale at the same parade seen here after the parade in Middletown, Delaware.
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I just had to get the two antiques together, the 1927 American La France and the 1926 Hale. Nice looking shot if I have to say so myself.
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Dover Volunteer Fire Company or Robbins Hose Company has a 1954 "B" Model Mack, another fine piece of equipment.
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Farmington, Delaware and Station 47 posed their 1927 GMC for me, kicking off Fire Prevention Week recently.
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One of my favorite Macks is this 1954 Mack L-85 model with a 750 gpm pump. The engine was purchased new by the Georgetown (DE) Fire Company and was transported from Allentown, PA by train. Anyone out there have a picture of that? I can just imagine some Pennsy F's pulling a flatcar with this engine on it. Thanks to Georgetown Fire Company President Lewis Briggs, III for the info and background on the engine.
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Station 81's 1924 Ahrens-Fox antique is from Laurel, Delaware.
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Engine No.2 was destine to head off to war, but was saved and sold to the Leesville, South Carolina fire department. Engine #2 is a 1946 Chevy/Darley pumper seen here next to an equally old building in Leesville, SC.
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Lewes, Delaware Station 82's 1925, recently restored American La France is going to give Cranston Heights American La France a run for the money in future competitions for best antique. This one is really a beauty to say the least.
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A 1956 Cadillac is identified as part of the Millville Volunteer Fire Company according to the front license plate. I assume this is their antique???
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New Holland, PA and Liberty Fire Companies 1961 Pirsch ladder will soon be gone according to one of the firemen. How about a sister for the Rohoboth Pirsch. Rehoboth Beach ought to check on this one before it gets away.
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Not to be out done by New Holland, PA, Rehoboth Beach's Station 86 has their own beautiful 1964 Pirsch 85' Snorkel to be proud of especially in white with gold trim - very nice as well as all of their equipment. Now let's see where's reverse?
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This 40's era Chevy is from Cecilton, Maryland and was photographed at the Middletown (DE) fire engine parade.
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Another beautiful American La France from Salisbury, Maryland seen at the Federalsburg, MD fire engine parade It's another great looking engine.
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One of the oldest, a 1926 Chevrolet and a slightly newer E-ONE pumper pose at Station 92 in Westwego, Louisiana. Things look as though they might have changed a little over the years, wouldn't you say?

Restored by members and retirees of the Wilmington Fire Department in Wilmington, Delaware, this 1954 Mack B-Model is back to its original condition when it was in front line service back in the 50's. It is seen here at the fire departments 80th Anniversary parade (2001) in Wilmington, DE.
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