Howe Fire Apparatus converted a lot of Jeep FC trucks into fire trucks in the late 50’s and early 60’s. The Anderson, Indiana company was known across the nation as one of the top builders of fire trucks. The photo above shows an unique Jeep FC-150. Notice that the two large reels are connected to a number of small carbon diorxide tanks.
This 1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3B was part of the factory fire brigade at DE (Douwe Egberts) in Joure, Friesland. Together with its 1935 mobile pump, it wasn’t retired from stand-by duty till 2004! It is now in a private collection.
Last month, we posted some photos of an early Ford Bronco bush fire truck. I also posted new message on the Classic Broncos.com message board asking for more information or photos of other Bronco fire trucks. Proving why it is one of the best Ford Bronco forums on the internet, some unique photos were posted.
After posting the article about Willys and Jeep Firetrucks, I did some looking around for more photos. Enjoy!
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This 1972 Ford Bronco Brush truck was an ex-Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department truck, then an ex-Shepherdstown VFD vehicle.
The North Mountain Volunteer Fire Department has a beautiful restored 1951 Willys fire truck.
Here is some photos of Willys and Jeep Fire trucks that I have collected over the years…
I know I do not put enough fire trucks on here and when I do, they are either Willys or Dodge Power Wagons. Well, here is a different one… a 1971 Chevrolet truck. Via…
Here is another group of photos from the Central PA Fire Forum . These guys have a lot of fire truck photos and really know their history!
The Central PA Fire forum has some great photos of the trucks from the Dauphin, PA fire department.