Within 24 hours of its arrival, the ladder wagon was used in fighting a large fire at Wm Myers Meat Packing plant. Fireman from Baltimore were brought in by Western Maryland Railroad to help.ġ885: Town water system completed and the pumper was disposed of and replaced with reels of hose.ġ887: Two hose houses erected at each end of town.ġ896: New 3 story engine house constructed at 66 E Main St. This included a clock tower that would house the bell which was transferred from the old station.ġ918: First motorized engine purchased – Republic 350 gallon pumper.ġ919: American LaFrance 750 gallon pumper purchased.ġ924: American LaFrance Ladder Wagon purchased.
Land purchased to build new station on Main Street.ġ881: Fire Bell purchased for engine house – Cost $.25/pound.ġ883: Major fire destroys a complete city block. They then ordered hooks and ladders as the only tools available.ġ868: Efforts to start a second department on the west end failed.ġ879: Department reorganized and incorporated under the current name. © « » - 2021 This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.The Westminster Volunteer Fire Department has a rich history in Carroll County! You can learn more below in the History Timeline, or you can The Historical Museum of the Westminster Fire Department!ġ823: Organized and constructed first station on Carroll Street.ġ834: Moved engine house to Main Street at Court Street.ġ851: Mayor and Council ordered the engine be sold. Weight – 1 4 ,000 pounds per weigh ticket, W88 ” x H88” x L23’. I have some original paperwork, and the original “build” specs for this and it’s two sister trucks. Driver side rear tire inner tube has a n air leak. No bell came with the truck, either, but the original bell mount is bolted to passenger side. No ladders originally came with the truck, but I have an extra ladder set that I will provide with the truck. This truck is an e xcellent candidate for re storation.
Pump had some corroded parts when purchased, and I’ve never tried to pump. I tried to start it a few weeks ago without success. It ran when we purchased it, but has been parked the last six years due to cracked jugs (two of six) that allow coolant into the crankcase. It is now sitting in a driveway waiting for its new owner to pick it up.
Truck has s pent the last 25 years stored in side various warehouse s in Humble, Texas. Shipped to Omaha, Nebraska J, one of three purchased at the start of the great depression. Sports Enthusiast Pop Up Toy Hauler (11)ġ930 American LaFrance “Metropolitan” Type 245 pumper.3 STALL LUXURY MOBILE RESTROOM TRAILER (11).Turtle Top Odyssey on Chevy C5500 chassis (11).
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