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Year Built:  1958

Manufacturer: American LaFrance

Fire Department:  Clearwater, Florida

Motor type:  V-12 dual carb with a 4 speed transmission

Truck type:  Pumper.  800 gallon capacity

Unique features:

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An early closed cab model.  Closed cabs were being mandated for safety reasons, and the firemen were being prohibited from riding on the back of the trucks.

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Driver Control

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Engine - V-12

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Riding stations

 

Pump Controls

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Ladders

Side shot, left

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