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500's Engines
600's Ladder Truck Tractors
700's Ladder Truck Trailers
800's all other Fire Fighting Apparatus
900's Service Trucks
AC Air Compressor Truck
BT Fire Boat Tender
C Double Combination Pumper
CC Command & Communications Unit
CE Chemical Engine
CF Coffee Wagon
CW Combination Chemical-Hose Wagon
FL  Fuel Unit
FW Foam Wagon
HP High Pressure Fire Hydrant Service Truck
HT  Hose Tender
LT   Ladder Truck Trailer
LW Searchlight Engine
N Acquired from Navy
PC Pollution Control Unit
RS  Rescue Squad
SA Salvage Unit
SS Service Squad
TC  Triple Combination Pumper
TR  Motorized Tractor
TR/LT Ladder Truck Tractor & Trailer, purchased as one unit
TT Tow Truck
TW Tank Wagon
UP  Underwriters' Fire Patrol Salvage Unit
WT Water Tower

Engines
San Francisco Fire Department
In Order of Purchase
1916 - 1920

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C-4 1916 Seagrave double combination engine & a wooden hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #15526  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave F-6, 6-cylinder, 79.3 HP
    Manufacturer Date: July 19, 1916
    Early 1930's, Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1916 - 1922 Engine 38
    1922 - 1924 Engine 14
    1924 - 1932 Engine 38
    1932 Reserve
      Sold

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C-5 1916 Seagrave double combination engine & a wooden hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #15527  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave F-6, 6-cylinder, 79.3 HP
    Manufacturer Date: July 20, 1916
    Early 1930's, Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1916 - 1918 Engine 3
    1918 - 1922 Reserve
    1922 - 1924 Engine 38
    1924 - December 4, 1942 Reserve
    December 4, 1942 Sold

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C-8 1916 American LaFrance Type 45 double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #1417  
  Pump: American LaFrance 900 GPM rotary gear
  Engine: American LaFrance, motor #649, 6-cylinder, 120 HP
    Delivery Date: December 1916
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1917 - 1918    Engine 4
    1918 - 1920  Engine 7
    1920 - October 19, 1920 Engine 17
    October 19, 1920 - 1928   Engine 36
    1928 - 1930 Reserve
(TW-1) 1930: Converted to a Tank Wagon, 300 gallon water tank was installed in hose bed and connected through the pump to a 300-foot reel of 1-inch chemical hose.  Used as a special unit for stand-bys, grass burning details, etc., known as Water Wagon 1. 
    Shop number  changed to TW-1
  Assignments:
    1930 - 1939 Water Wagon 1
    1939 - November 1940 Golden Gate International Exposition - Station 2 (Treasure Island)
    November 1940 - Nov. 25, 1946 Water Wagon 1
    November 25, 1946 Sold

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C-9 1916 American LaFrance Type 45 double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #1418  
  Pump: American LaFrance 900 GPM rotary gear
  Engine: American LaFrance, motor #646, 6-cylinder, 120 HP
    Delivery Date: December 30, 1916
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1917 - August 15, 1918 Engine 5
    August 15, 1918 - October 16, 1920 Engine 2
    October 16, 1920 - October 19, 1920 Engine 36
    October 19, 1920 - 1922 Reserve
    1922-1926 Engine 8
    1926-1928 Engine 2
    1928-1932 Engine 36
    1932-1934 Engine 49
    1934-1941 Engine 36
    1941  Reserve
      Sold

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C-6 1917 American LaFrance Type- 45 double combination engine & hose wagon; chain-drive
    Registration #1472  
  Pump: American LaFrance 900 GPM rotary gear
  Engine: American LaFrance, motor #675, 6-cylinder, 120 HP
    Received in San Francisco on March 24, 1917
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1917- August 1918  Engine 8
    August 1918 - 1943 Engine 46
    1943 Reserve
      Sold

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C-7 1917 American LaFrance Type 45 double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #1469  
  Pump: American LaFrance 900 GPM rotary gear
  Engine: American LaFrance, motor #673, 6-cylinder. 120 HP
    Received in San Francisco on March 30, 1917
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1917 - 1937 Engine 40
    1937 Reserve
      Sold

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C-12 1917 American LaFrance Type 45 double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #1470  
  Pump: American LaFrance 900 GPM rotary gear
  Engine: American LaFrance, motor #732, 6-cylinder, 120 HP
    Received in San Francisco on March 29, 1917
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1917 - 1919 Engine 24
    1919 - 1921 Engine 31
    1921 - 1921 Reserve
    1921 - 1934 Engine 45
    1934  Reserve

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C-10 1917 American LaFrance Type 45 double combination engine & hose wagon chain-drive
    Registration #1471  
  Pump: American LaFrance 900 GPM rotary gear
  Engine: American LaFrance, motor #674, 6-cylinder, 120 HP
    Delivery Date: March 29, 1917
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1917 - 1918 Engine 32
    1918 - February 8, 1923 Engine 3
    February 8, 1923 - 1937 Engine 39
    1937 - November 25, 1946 Reserve
    November 25, 1946 Sold

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C-11 1917 American LaFrance Type 45 double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #1473  
  Pump: American LaFrance 900 GPM rotary gear
  Engine: American LaFrance, motor #747, 6-cylinder, 120 HP
    Delivery Date: March 24, 1917
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1917 - 1918 Engine 37
    1918 - 1926  Engine 1
    1926 - 1927  Engine 8
    1927 Reserve
      Sold

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C-16 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #20028  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: May 24, 1918
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1925 Engine 4
    1925 - 1928 Engine 47
    1928 - 1937 Engine 32
    1937 - 1950 Reserve
    1950 - 1956  Hose removed; used as a Reserve Salvage Unit
    1956 Sold

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C-13 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & a metal hose wagon, chain-drive.  All future Seagrave engines came with metal hose bodies
    Registration #20029  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: May 28, 1918
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1928  Engine 16
    1928 -   Reserve
      Sold

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C-15 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #20030  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: June 11, 1918
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1921 Engine 42
    1921 - 1926 Engine 11
    1926 Reserve
      Sold

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C-17 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #20031  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: June 12, 1918
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1934   Engine 37
    1934 Reserve
      Sold

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C-14 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #20032  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: June 14, 1918
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1922 Engine 35
    1922 - 1925 Engine 47
    1925 Reserve
      Sold

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C-18 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #20033  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: June 24, 1918
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1925 Engine 29
    1925 - 1928 Reserve
    1928 - 1938 Engine 43
    1938  Reserve
      Sold

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C-19 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #20034  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: June 15, 1918
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1920 Engine 27
    1920 - 1928 Engine 7
    1928 - 1938 Engine 16
    1938 Reserve
      Sold

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C-20 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #20035  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: July 5, 1918
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1921 Engine 11
    1921 - 1929 Engine 31
    1929 Reserve
      Sold

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C-22 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #20036  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: July 9, 1918
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1924 Engine 6
    1924 - 1928 Engine 27
    1928 - 1931 Engine 19
    1931 Reserve
      Sold

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C-23 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #20037  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: July 19, 1916
    Suctions carried: 2-5 inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1920 Engine 9
    1920 - 1924 Engine 27
    1924 - 1932 Engine 9
    1932 - Reserve
      Sold

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C-28 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #20038  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: August 14, 1918
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1920 Reserve
    1920 - 1924 Engine 9
    1924 - May 10, 1950 Reserve
    May 10, 1950 Sold
       

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C-21 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #20039  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: July 26, 1918
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1931 Engine 28
    1931 - 1932 Engine 49
    1932 Reserve
      Sold

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C-27 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #20040  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: August 9, 1918
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1920 Engine 26
    1920 - 1925 Engine 21
    1925 - 1928 Engine 43
    1928 Reserve
      Sold

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C-24 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #20041  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: July 17, 1918
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1922 Engine 14
    1922 - 1924 Engine 35
    1924 - 1931 Engine 14
    1931 - 1934 Engine 18
    1934 - 1956 Reserve
    1956 Sold

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C-25 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #20042  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: July 29, 1918
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1928 Engine 32
    1928 Reserve
      Sold

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C-26 1918 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #20043  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: August 7, 1918
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1918 - 1928 Engine 1
    1928 - 1931 Engine 18
    1931 Reserve
      Sold

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C-31 1919 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #22520  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: April 21, 1919
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1919 - 1941 Engine 23
    1941 Reserve
      Sold

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C-30 1919 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #22521  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: April 24, 1919
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1919 - 1934 Engine 41
    1934 - 1943 Engine 48
    1943 - May 10, 1950 Reserve
    May 10, 1950 Sold

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C-32 1919 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #22522  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: April 25, 1919
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1919 - 1937 Engine 24
    1937 - 1943 Engine 47
    1943 - 1952 Reserve
    1952 Sold

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C-29 1919 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #22523  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: April 22, 1919
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Early 1930's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1919 - 1929 Engine 13
    1929 - November 1940 Engine 31
    November 1940 - December 4, 1942 Reserve
    December 4, 1942 Sold

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C-34 1920 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #24444  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: March 29, 1920
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Late 1920's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1920 - 1926 Engine 26
    1926 - 1928 Reserve
    1928 - 1937 Engine 47
    1937 - 1946 Engine 39
    1946 Reserve
      Sold

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C-33 1920 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #24445  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: March 19, 1920
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Late 1920's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    October 19, 1920 - 1925 Engine 17
    1925 - 1934 Engine 21
    1934 - 1948 Engine 18
    1948 - 1956  Reserve
    1956 Sold

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C-35 1920 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #24446  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: March 17, 1920
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Late 1920's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    October 16, 1920 - 1926 Engine 2
    1926 - 1932 Engine 11
    1932 - 1948 Engine 38
    1948 - 1956 Reserve
    1956 Sold

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C-36 1920 Seagrave double combination engine & hose wagon, chain-drive
    Registration #24447  
  Pump: Seagrave 750 GPM single-stage centrifugal
  Engine: Seagrave Model F-6, 6-cylinder, 5 ¾ bore x 6 ½ inch stroke, 79.3 HP, SAE rating .6
    Delivery Date: March 24, 1920
    Suctions carried: 2-4 ½ inch x 12 feet hard rubber suction hose
    Late 1920's: Pneumatic tires installed
   
  In Service Company Details
  Assignments:
    1920 - 1937 Engine 34
    1937 - 1946 Engine 32
    1946 Reserve
      Sold

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