Fire Engines Photos

Warren Its great that you have posted these fine photos ...its good to be reminded of the many local companies who built Rigs for their nearby Fire Depts , many of which like Bruco went on to become known for their Rigs throughout the US, of course many went under - a few got taken over by the likes of Spartan and E One for example . The local supplier could taylor make the units to suit local conditions and requirements but ultimatly many joined the fete of Van Pelt, Crown Firecoach, Maxim and Pirsh to name a few , but none the less very evocative images .

Added by Gary bolton on 24 September 2012.

Really like the bodywork on his vehicle.

Added by Paul Warnock on 24 September 2012.

You are welcome! I have done articles for the SPAAMFAA magazine Enjine!Enjine! on Bruco, Stinebaugh, and Swab. There does not seem to be much knowledge or material on smaller builders of the USA.

Added by Warren W. Jenkins on 24 September 2012.

Amazing design. Does anyone know why this unit was built with a sliding canopy?

Added by Rob Johnson on 26 September 2012.

Bruco built a limited number of rescue bodies with the sliding canopies (less than 12); in the days of abundant volunteers, these sliding canopies could be opened or closed depending on weather conditions or length of response. Also handy for parades.
Somewhere I have a pic of one of these with the canopy closed and the folding rear doors.
Warren W. Jenkins

Added by Warren W. Jenkins on 26 September 2012.

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