American Fire Apparatus Vol. 1 - Pumpers
96 page book.
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and is no longer available.List price: $19.95You pay: $13.69(All prices in U.S. Dollars)Manufacturer: Squadron SignalStock Number: SQU 6401View all products of type "Fire Suppression" Organized companies of firefighters first appeared in Colonial America and were mobilized, like local militias, on a volunteer basis. Like military equipment, firefighting apparatus evolved in tandem with technological advances. This volume traces the development of the chief and best-known fire-fighting apparatus 'the pumper or fire engine' from hand-drawn pumps, through horse-drawn vehicles in the 19th Century to the advanced fire trucks of the 21st Century. Chapters introduce the early years of the pumper, follow its motorization, and then, decade-by-decade, meticulously review the evolution of the fire truck from the 1930s until today. The book's dedication to the firefighters who gave their lives on 911 serves as a reminder that the nation's First Responders stand guard together with the armed forces on the front lines of our defense. Illustrated with over 300 photographs. Mutza; 96 pages.