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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.
- 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 Hook and Ladder Truck, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946 -
- 1937-1946
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Toy Hook and Ladder Truck, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946
- Fire Engine, 1950-1959 - Different fire trucks served different purposes. Water tenders carried water to the scene of a fire. Pumpers forced water, under pressure, through hoses and nozzles directed at the fire. Hook-and-ladder trucks, like the one pictured here, carried additional firefighting equipment like hooks, to tear down potential fire fuel, and ladders, to reach people trapped on upper floors.
- 1950-1959
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Fire Engine, 1950-1959
Different fire trucks served different purposes. Water tenders carried water to the scene of a fire. Pumpers forced water, under pressure, through hoses and nozzles directed at the fire. Hook-and-ladder trucks, like the one pictured here, carried additional firefighting equipment like hooks, to tear down potential fire fuel, and ladders, to reach people trapped on upper floors.
- Mack Model AB Fire Truck Equipped with Chain Drive, "Jackson Hose Co. No. 3 N.F.D," 1911-1916 - 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.
- 1911-1916
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Mack Model AB Fire Truck Equipped with Chain Drive, "Jackson Hose Co. No. 3 N.F.D," 1911-1916
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.
- 1946 Mack Model 19LS Hook & Ladder Truck Parked in front of Central Fire Headquarters, October 1946 - 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.
- October 01, 1946
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1946 Mack Model 19LS Hook & Ladder Truck Parked in front of Central Fire Headquarters, October 1946
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.
- Firefighters Using Hoses at the Scene of a Fire, January 1947 - 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.
- January 01, 1947
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Firefighters Using Hoses at the Scene of a Fire, January 1947
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 Model AB Fire Truck with Hook and Ladder Attached, 1911-1916 - 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.
- 1911-1916
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Mack Model AB Fire Truck with Hook and Ladder Attached, 1911-1916
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.
- Two Mack Fire Trucks, 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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Two Mack Fire Trucks, 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.
- Mack Model AC Truck Tractor with Hook and Ladder Trailer Used by the Chicago Fire Department, 1911-1916 - 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.
- 1911-1916
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Mack Model AC Truck Tractor with Hook and Ladder Trailer Used by the Chicago Fire Department, 1911-1916
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 Trucks at the Scene of an Apartment Fire in New York City, February 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.
- February 01, 1927
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Mack Fire Trucks at the Scene of an Apartment Fire in New York City, February 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.