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Penryn Hahn oldtimer
In June 1928, Penryn received their first motorized fire apparatus from the Hahn Motor Company. The Hahn cost $5,030, and was equipped with a 350 gpm pump and an 80 gallon chemical tank. In 1943, the company spent $1,439.09 for improvements, including new front and rear axles, dual rear wheels, a windshield, and spotlights. The Hahn was retired from active service in 1965.
In June 1928, Penryn received their first motorized fire apparatus from the Hahn Motor Company. The Hahn cost $5,030, and was equipped with a 350 gpm pump and an 80 gallon chemical tank. In 1943, the company spent $1,439.09 for improvements, including new front and rear axles, dual rear wheels, a windshield, and spotlights. The Hahn was retired from active service in 1965.
Hahn Motors Inc.
This unit is an interesting hybrid. The self-contained soda-acid "chemical" system for the first aid hose reel was already passe in 1928. The idea of a small capacity "booster" pump had already been introduced many years earlier, and it is a bit surprising that the 1943 refurbishment did not include switching over to a booster system.
This must have been unique, running with a chemical tank as late as 1965!
Added by Rob Johnson on 24 May 2018.