American LaFrance 100' Ladder Model JOX600 Series This ladder was commissioned by the Western Australia Fire Brigades in 1942 and was stationed at Perth No 1 City, North Fremantle and Fremantle Fire Stations. It was originally bound for the Singapore Fire Brigade when Pearl Harbour was bombed on 7 Dec 1941. The ship put in at Fremantle Harbour and fearing Singapore may fall to the enemy, was off-loaded and commandeered by the War Dept. Following decommissioning the machine fell in to disrepair over a period of yers until it was located and totally restored to near new condition by the members of the Western Australia Fire Brigades Historical Museum. It still has its original compliment of ground ladders and equipment and is surprisingly quick on the road. The ladder is seen here at the truck stop in Abernethy Rd Kewdale having its tyre pressure checked. It can be viewed at the Old No 1 City Fire Station Museum im Murray St Perth, a must see for fire engine enthusiasts.
Picture added on 18 December 2006
Added by Bomba Boy on 19 December 2006.