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Description: S.S. John Kendall’ – 4-5-’50, Detroit’s Fire Boat – foot of Randolph Street.
High Pressure Unit
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Description: 1922 Ahrens-Fox High Pressure Apparatus; This apparatus was used with the old high pressure hydrant system in downtown Detroit. This truck was originally designated as High Pressure No. 1 located at Wayne and Larned Sts. and is still in service today as a reserve boat tender for the fireboat.
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Description: High Pressure Wagon, 1922 Ahrens-Fox. Circa 1950.
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Description: High Pressure 1 on GMC chassis leaving E1-3, Wayne and Larned.
Hook and Ladder Company 1
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Description: The new 1883 Hayes-LaFrance 86’ aerial truck of ’Rescue’ Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 in front of original fire headquarters. The large aerial ladder was raised by cranking the long worm gear attached to the turntable. The rear steersman (tiller) was seated at the rear over the wheels and under the main ladder. Pictured in front of Engine 1-1, Wayne and Larned.
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Description: Circa 1870s. Hook and Ladder 1 in front of E1-1, Wayne and Larned.
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Description: Circa 1906. Ladder 1 in front of Engine 1-2.
