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- Ford V-8 Fire Truck Tractor with Hook and Ladder Trailer at the Highland Park State Bank, March 12, 1936 - This 1936 Ford Model 51 truck included a fire bell on its front bumper and a large tank behind its cab. The truck hauled a 75-foot aerial ladder manufactured by American LaFrance. "Hook and ladder" refers to two essential pieces of firefighting equipment: hooks to tear down potential fire fuel, and ladders to reach people trapped on upper floors.
- March 12, 1936
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Ford V-8 Fire Truck Tractor with Hook and Ladder Trailer at the Highland Park State Bank, March 12, 1936
This 1936 Ford Model 51 truck included a fire bell on its front bumper and a large tank behind its cab. The truck hauled a 75-foot aerial ladder manufactured by American LaFrance. "Hook and ladder" refers to two essential pieces of firefighting equipment: hooks to tear down potential fire fuel, and ladders to reach people trapped on upper floors.
- Lithograph, "Grand Canal Celebration, Fire Department," November 4, 1825 - The Erie Canal connected the Hudson River and New York City with Lake Erie and the Upper Midwest. Its completion in 1825 was cause for grand celebrations up and down the canal's 363-mile length. This lithograph shows a fire department participating in a parade to commemorate the canal's opening.
- November 04, 1825
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Lithograph, "Grand Canal Celebration, Fire Department," November 4, 1825
The Erie Canal connected the Hudson River and New York City with Lake Erie and the Upper Midwest. Its completion in 1825 was cause for grand celebrations up and down the canal's 363-mile length. This lithograph shows a fire department participating in a parade to commemorate the canal's opening.
- Lithograph, Detroit Firemen's Fund Association Membership Certificate Issued to G.W. Kahn, October 17, 1912 - The Detroit Firemen's Fund Association was first incorporated in 1867. The association assisted firefighters and their families in the event of injury or death while in the line of duty. Money for the fund came through membership dues, special fundraising activities, and charitable donations.
- October 17, 1912
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Lithograph, Detroit Firemen's Fund Association Membership Certificate Issued to G.W. Kahn, October 17, 1912
The Detroit Firemen's Fund Association was first incorporated in 1867. The association assisted firefighters and their families in the event of injury or death while in the line of duty. Money for the fund came through membership dues, special fundraising activities, and charitable donations.
- "Phoenix Fire Engine No. 3 of Detroit as it Appeared in the Funeral Procession of the Late President Lincoln," April 25, 1865 - Abraham Lincoln's assassination in April 1865 plunged Americans into deep mourning. All over the nation, communities joined in public ceremonies honoring the 16th president. This shows Detroit's Phoenix Fire Engine Number 3 decorated for the procession mourning Lincoln's death held on April 25. The <em>Detroit Free Press</em> reported that over 30,000 people attended and the three fire engines were "the most beautiful feature of the procession."
- April 25, 1865
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"Phoenix Fire Engine No. 3 of Detroit as it Appeared in the Funeral Procession of the Late President Lincoln," April 25, 1865
Abraham Lincoln's assassination in April 1865 plunged Americans into deep mourning. All over the nation, communities joined in public ceremonies honoring the 16th president. This shows Detroit's Phoenix Fire Engine Number 3 decorated for the procession mourning Lincoln's death held on April 25. The Detroit Free Press reported that over 30,000 people attended and the three fire engines were "the most beautiful feature of the procession."
- Ford Highland Park Fire Department, October 20, 1919 - Fire was a constant threat to factories and industrial facilities. Large plants often operated their own fire departments to protect from the danger. Ford Motor Company maintained a fire department at its Highland Park plant near Detroit, Michigan. Naturally, Ford's department used Model T fire trucks.
- October 20, 1919
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Ford Highland Park Fire Department, October 20, 1919
Fire was a constant threat to factories and industrial facilities. Large plants often operated their own fire departments to protect from the danger. Ford Motor Company maintained a fire department at its Highland Park plant near Detroit, Michigan. Naturally, Ford's department used Model T fire trucks.
- New York Fire Department Crash Unit Firemen Using the Hoses on a Fire Truck, 1945-1950 - Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, five years later. The company renamed itself Mack Trucks and chose a bulldog as its mascot in 1922. Mack built its first firefighting equipment around 1911. Mack itself stopped building complete fire trucks in 1990, but Mack's chassis continued to be used by other builders.
- 1945-1950
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New York Fire Department Crash Unit Firemen Using the Hoses on a Fire Truck, 1945-1950
Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, five years later. The company renamed itself Mack Trucks and chose a bulldog as its mascot in 1922. Mack built its first firefighting equipment around 1911. Mack itself stopped building complete fire trucks in 1990, but Mack's chassis continued to be used by other builders.
- Mack Fire Truck, August, 1927 - Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, five years later. The company renamed itself Mack Trucks and chose a bulldog as its mascot in 1922. Mack built its first firefighting equipment around 1911. Mack itself stopped building complete fire trucks in 1990, but Mack's chassis continued to be used by other builders.
- August 10, 1927
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Mack Fire Truck, August, 1927
Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, five years later. The company renamed itself Mack Trucks and chose a bulldog as its mascot in 1922. Mack built its first firefighting equipment around 1911. Mack itself stopped building complete fire trucks in 1990, but Mack's chassis continued to be used by other builders.
- Toy Horse Drawn Fire Engine, 1890-1910 -
- 1890-1910
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Toy Horse Drawn Fire Engine, 1890-1910
- American-LaFrance and Foamite Corporation Catalog, "Rescue Aerials: There is Safety in Steel," circa 1942 - American LaFrance was formed in 1873 to produce hand-powered firefighting equipment. The company built its first motorized fire apparatus in 1907. American LaFrance grew into one of the largest manufacturers of fire engines and emergency vehicles in the United States and -- under the Foamite name -- Canada. After several changes in ownership, American LaFrance ended operations in 2014.
- circa 1942
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American-LaFrance and Foamite Corporation Catalog, "Rescue Aerials: There is Safety in Steel," circa 1942
American LaFrance was formed in 1873 to produce hand-powered firefighting equipment. The company built its first motorized fire apparatus in 1907. American LaFrance grew into one of the largest manufacturers of fire engines and emergency vehicles in the United States and -- under the Foamite name -- Canada. After several changes in ownership, American LaFrance ended operations in 2014.
- American-LaFrance Fire Engine Company Catalog, "The Metropolitan Triple Combination Pumper," circa 1925 - American LaFrance was formed in 1873 to produce hand-powered firefighting equipment. The company built its first motorized fire apparatus in 1907. American LaFrance grew into one of the largest manufacturers of fire engines and emergency vehicles in the United States and -- under the Foamite name -- Canada. After several changes in ownership, American LaFrance ended operations in 2014.
- circa 1925
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American-LaFrance Fire Engine Company Catalog, "The Metropolitan Triple Combination Pumper," circa 1925
American LaFrance was formed in 1873 to produce hand-powered firefighting equipment. The company built its first motorized fire apparatus in 1907. American LaFrance grew into one of the largest manufacturers of fire engines and emergency vehicles in the United States and -- under the Foamite name -- Canada. After several changes in ownership, American LaFrance ended operations in 2014.