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Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Fire Engine Manufacturers

Author : Walter M. P. McCall

Publisher :

Page : 300 pages

File Size : 41,27 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Fire engines

ISBN : 9781583882030

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Walt McCall's out of print and outdated book, American Fire Apparatus Since 1900 in the Crestline Series, has been referred to as the "Bible" and is the number one reference source recommended by fire apparatus enthusiasts. The old book was arranged by year and required a lot of reading and searching to research individual companies and their fire trucks. Well, now the new "Bible," is here! From Abbott & Downing to Zwak, this comprehensive volume combines company histories, innovations and hundreds of photographs to present the story of American fire engine manufacturing.



The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Trucks and Commercial Vehicles

Author : Albert Mroz

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,23 MB

Release : 1996

Category : Commercial vehicles

ISBN : 9780873413688

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Presents classic photographs and detailed description of 1,250 work vehicles from 1891 to 1996, including fire trucks, earth movers, buses, coaches and military vehicles and offers information on their histories and manufacturers.



The American Fire Engine

Author : Hans Halberstadt

Publisher : Motorbooks

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 46,23 MB

Release : 1992-12-31

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9780879387501

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Describing the evolution of the fire engine from hand pumpers to steamers to the elaborate rigs of today, Halberstock points out all the interesting intricacies of the machines, takes readers along to fight real fires, and tells how to purchase a fire truck for $2,000, or less. Illus.



Fire Trucks of the 1950s

Author : Walter McCall

Publisher : Enthusiast Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 34,35 MB

Release : 2011-12-01

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781583882894

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American motor fire apparatus design reached its high-water mark in the 1950s. Every one of the nation's major fire apparatus manufacturers boasted uniquely individual custom fire truck designs. Unlike the look-alike cookie-cutter shoeboxes of today, back then a fire fighter could instantly identify these makes a block away. From conventional Fords to the custom rigs of fire apparatus manufacturers, all the most popular, unique, and industry-changing designs and innovations are featured in this long-overdue tribute to the fire trucks of the Fabulous Fifties!



Encyclopedia of Canadian Fire Apparatus

Author : Bob Dubbert

Publisher : Enthusiast Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 17,54 MB

Release : 2004-07-03

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781583881194

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Book Description

A complete encyclopedia of every Canadian Fire Apparatus Company of the 20th century. Each company is listed alphabetically and its apparatus is documented in text and high quality photographs. There have been over 20,000 pieces of fire apparatus built in Canada, and every manufacturer is documented here. Includes Allain, Almonte, Amertek, Anderson, Bickle and Bickle Seagrave, Carl Thibault, Ft. Garry, Hub, King and King Seagrave, LaFleur, LaFrance, Marsh, Maxi Metal, Metalfab, Phoenix, Pierreville, Superior, Thibault, Tibotrac, Waltek and more.An essential reference tool for every fire apparatus buff and historian.







Saulsbury Fire Rescue Apparatus 1956-2003 Photo Archive

Author : Joel L Gebet

Publisher : Enthusiast Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 48,3 MB

Release : 2003-11-20

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781583881064

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Known in the fire apparatus industry for innovation and high quality craftsmanship, Saulsbury Fire and Rescue Apparatus is a true American success story. Founded in 1956 as a small, local builder of apparatus, the family owned business began to grow during the 1960s and 1970s as more and more area departments began ordering their new apparatus from the company because of their superior craftsmanship and attention to the customer's requirements. Over its 47+ year history, the company built numerous unusual and interesting trucks, most of which are included in this book. High quality photos and informative captions illustrate Saulsbury's unique and interesting designs.



Ahrens-Fox Fire Apparatus Photo Archive

Author : Walter McCall

Publisher : Enthusiast Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 32,88 MB

Release : 2008-11-01

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781583882177

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Book Description

Of all the companies that built motor fire apparatus in America in the 20th century, none has acquired the cult-like devotion accorded the unique products of the Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. With its front-mounted piston pump surmounted by a gleaming spherical air chamber, the Ahrens-Fox piston pumper projects irresistible aesthetic and mechanical appeal. Fire apparatus aficionados and collectors have all but elevated the truly distinctive Ahrens-Fox piston pumper to a firefighting deity. Noted fire apparatus historian and author Walt McCall has selected the best of the best for this photographic tribute to a legendary nameplate—including the milestone Continental, mighty six-piston Models PS, BT and what is arguably the most beautiful fire engine ever made in America, the classic, semi-streamlined Model HT. A supplemental gallery of 30 color photos showcases some of the finest surviving Ahrens-Foxes.



Fire Trucks of the 1960s and 1970s

Author : Kent Parrish

Publisher : Enthusiast Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 39,26 MB

Release : 2013-11-01

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781583883075

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During the 1960s and 1970s, the fire apparatus industry saw unprecedented revolution, innovation, and parity. The long admired conventional models gave way to the contemporary archetypes that are the genesis of today’s fire trucks. Just as disco and the lava lamp became all the societal rage, the fire service saw its own fads and trends. A new generation of aggressive fire apparatus manufacturers led by Pierce and Emergency-One began to overtake their forefathers and the pool of builders producing high quality apparatus in numbers became considerably more populated. This volume highlights the fire trucks of the Swinging Sixties and the Groovy Seventies!