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Military Fire Trucks

nattieleather

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I saw one M37 turned brush truck. The rest were all civilian trucks from what I could see. There is a hobby that puts MV Collecting to shame in the dollars and cents category.
 

USAFSS-ColdWarrior

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I saw one M37 turned brush truck. The rest were all civilian trucks from what I could see. There is a hobby that puts MV Collecting to shame in the dollars and cents category.
I agree with your MV tally. Although some of the "other" vehicles may have at one time been owned by Uncle Sam as well.

I also agree... It takes DEEP POCKETS, or a fire department's commitment to its heritage, to maintain and shelter those collectibles.
 

cucvmule

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Yikes that tanker USAFSS has to be the largest tanker I have ever seen. USAF runway rescue supply vehicle, or Forest Service? Wow is the truck only equipped with one pair of axels? I am going out on a limb here but maybe dry chem mix with water, foam, two tanks combined? Still a lot of weight. Nice pictures, Thanks
 

jeffhuey1n

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On our recent travels, Dianna an I spotted these MV based Fire Trucks in Roby (Fisher County) Texas:

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And, a pile of parts and pieces...

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To be continued......
. It’d sure be nice to find the top valve for a Barton F300 Fire Pump in that pile. My pump’s valve was broken, bent and busted.
 
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jeffhuey1n

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USAFSS-ColdWarrior

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I would bet that would fill a swimming pool pretty FAST.

HAHAHA!!!!!

I was thinking SLIP AND SLIDE !
Just imagine: You won't need that big strip of plastic. Just get the kids out in the yard and blast them through the neighborhood!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbozRJkHIyc
(DISCLAIMER: Video shared for WATER CANNON demonstration ONLY - - - NOT intended as political content!)
 
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