FIRE ENGINES
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EQUIPMENT MANUALS
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Updated March 2012
{{1881}}Holloway Chemical Fire Truck Apparatus Catalog-The information for this
catalog came from a Charles T. Holloway chemical fire apparatus catalog from
Baltimore, Maryland in 1881. Included are Illustrations
and information on horse drawn fire engines. This catalog is 8.5 x 11 soft
cover with spiral bind with 18 pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
{1885} Silsby Manufacturing
Co. Fire Truck Catalog-The information for this catalog came from a Silsby Manufacturing
Company catalog from Seneca Falls, New York in 1885. This catalog is 8.5 x
11 soft cover with spiral bind with 29 pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
{{1898-9}} WOODHOUSE FIRE DEPT. SUPPLY CATALOG BELLS CARTS NETS-The information for this
catalog came from a 1898-9 D. A. Woodhouse Mfg. Company fire department
supplies New York, New York. Each item has a description and most have a price
as of 1889. This is one of the best books I have on vintage fire supplies.
Included in this catalog are connections, hose pipes, nozzles, bells &
gongs, trumpets, lanterns, buckets, tools, nets, belts, rubber goods, hats,
helmets, badges, hose, horse drawn wagons carts & trucks, swing harness and
alarm boxes. This catalog is 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with 64
pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
{1892} KANSAS CITY FIRE SUPPLY CATALOG-The information for this
catalog came from a Kansas City fire supply Company from Kansas City Missouri
in 1892. Included in this catalog are swing horse harness, hose cart, ladder
truck, hats & caps, buttons, lantern, automatic horse cover, water tower,
automatic halter strap, cellar and roof pipes and vacuum pipe.. This catalog is
8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with 18 pages and is a reproduction.
$10.00
{{1900est.}}La France Fire apparatus catalog Illustrations -The information for this
catalog came from a La France Fire Engine Company fire apparatus catalog from
Elmira, New York in abt. 1900. Included are Illustrations and information on
chemical fire engines, extinguishers, aerial hook and ladder trucks,
combination chemical engine and hose wagons, hand fire engines, water towers
hose wagons, hose carts and carriages, fire ladders and fire department
supplies. This catalog is 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with 72 pages
and is a reproduction. $10.00
{{1902}}S. F. HAYWARD FIRE SUPPLIES CATALOG ENGINES-LAMPS-BADGES-The information for this
catalog came from a 1902 S. F. Hayward fire department supplies catalog from
New York, New York. Each item has a description and most have a price as of
1902. Included in this catalogue are 15 pages of engines and carts, hose, rope
ladders, lanterns, torches, caps, uniform shirts, belt, badges, insignias,
trumpets, helmets and hand grenade fire extinguishers. This catalog is 8.5 x
11 soft cover with spiral bind with 34 pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
{{1906}} WATEROUS FIRE SUPPLIES
CATALOG CARTS-BADGES-TOOLS-The information for this catalog came from a 1906 Waterous Engine Works Company fire supplies
catalog from Saint Paul.. Each item has a description and most have a price as
of 1906. Included in this catalogue engine, hose carts, fire hats, caps, belts,
shirts, trumpets, badges, extinguishers, lanterns, torches, gongs and bells,
boots, nozzles and tools. This catalog is 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral
bind with 25 pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
{1921} American LaFrance Fire Engine Operators Manual {{RARE}}-The information for this
catalog came from a 1921 American LaFrance Fire engine operators manual from
Elmira, New York. This book has all the nuts and bolts needed to know about
these engines. Included in this book:
1-
Standard
Types of American-LaFrance Apparatus, together with illustration of same.
2-
SECTION 2- Unloading Instructions covering
inspection and checking shipments, claims for shortage. Placing cars and
removing apparatus.
3-
SECTION 3- Cleaning and washing the
apparatus, necessity for and rules for doing the work under all conditions.
4-
SECTION 4- Principals on which cars operate;
a brief and elementary explanation of the working units and their relationship
one with another. This section is largely intended for the man with no previous
motor car experience.
5-
SECTION
5-Componet parts of a machine with complete description of each., together with
detailed instructions covering adjustment, care and replacement.
6-
SECTION 6-Lubrication- Complete chart of
machine with description of kind and quality of oil or grease to be used,
frequency of application. Every bearing and member of the apparatus is covered
in this section.
7-
SECTION 7-Learning to Drive- Directions fully
cover the use of all levers and pedals, increasing and decreasing motor power and
speed, changing gears, use of brakes, starting, skidding, ect.
8-
SECTION 8- Detailed instructions relative to
the operation of all types of apparatus; the proper way to handle pumping cars,
aerial trucks, chemical engines and water towers are fully described and
illustrated. Nozzle sizes and pump pressure tables.
9-
SECTION 9- Troubles- Their symptoms and
remedies. All such as related to the chassis in general are noted; those
peculiar to the fire pump will be found in Section 8.
10-
SECTION 10- The importance of systematic and
thorough inspection- The manufacturers responsibility is fully outlined,
together with the proper daily, weekly and monthly routine.
11-
SECTION11- Instruction and fire drills-This
section embodies suggestions for the thorough training and education of the men
of a department.
12-
SECTION 12- Ordering Parts- The proper way to
make out and forword requisitions for material so as to avoid errors and loss
time. Proper way to use the parts book.
13-
SECTION13-
Appendix- Including directions pertaining to important features peculiar to
older types of apparatus.
14-
SECTION14- Index
15-
This catalog 8.5 x 11 soft cover with
spiral bind with 198 pages and is a reproduction. Buyer pays shipping of $4.80.
$20.00
{1922} American La France Modern Pumps CATALOG-The information for this
catalog came from the La France Fire Engine Company Inc. from Elmira New York in 1922. Included are
illustrations of fire engines and pumps (some with cutaway views) used in 1922.
This catalog is 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with 24 pages and is a
reproduction. $10.00
{{1923 ?}} AHERNS-FOX FIRE ENGINE CO. CATALOG ILLUSTRATIONS-The information
for this catalog came from a 1923? Aherns-Fox Fire Engine Company No. 134
Bulletin from Cincinnati, Ohio. Included are illustrations of fire engines,
pumps, transmission unit, rear system, frame, foot brake, universal, rear axle
unit and front axle unit. Motor specification, Chassis specifications and
equipment specifications are included in this bullentin. The book also has a
page listing all the towns and cities the apparatus was in service from
Abington, PA. to Youngstown, Ohio. This catalog 8.5 x 11 soft cover with
spiral bind with 16 pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
American-LaFrance Catalog (1923} 23 truck illustrations-The information for this
catalog came from the American LaFrance Company, Inc. from Elmira New York in 1923. Included are many
illustrations of the fire trucks of that time along with motors and other parts
on the trucks. This catalog 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with 47
pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
{1923)International Motor Fire Trucks Catalog-The information for this
catalog came from the International Harvester Company from Chicago, Illinois in
1922. Included are illustrations of fire engines made by this company. This
catalog is 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with 15 pages and is a
reproduction. $10.00
{1926} FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIP. CATALOG BELLS-TRUCKS- TOOLS- BADGES-The information for
this catalog came from a 1926 American LaFrance Fire fighting equipment supply
catalog from Elmira, New York. Each
item has a description and most have a price as of 1926. Included in this
catalog but not limited to are slide poles, extinguishers, hoses, nozzles, ladders, lanterns, hose cart, tools, trucks,
sirens, chemical fire trucks, hats, boots and badges. The pictures are the
cover and four different pages. This
catalog 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with 190 pages and is a
reproduction. Buyer pays shipping of $4.80. $20.00
{{1935}} FIRE EQUIPMENT CAIRNS CATALOG CAPS-BADGES-BOOTS-The information for this
catalog came from a 1935 Cairns & Brothers Firemens equipment catalogue
#20 from New York, New York. Each item has a description and most have a price
as of 1936. Included in this catalogue are helmets, front plates, parade
helmets, clothing, boots, auto and member plates, flags and banners, belts,
caps, cap decorations, coat badges and Indian pump. This catalog is 8.5 x 11
soft cover with spiral bind with 36 pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
{abt. 1883} American Steam fire engine catalog-The information for this
catalog came from the American Fire Engine Company catalog from Seneca Falls,
New York in about1883. There are several steam fire engine illustrations in
this catalog. This catalog 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with 15
pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
{{1895} AMOSKEAG STEAM FIRE ENGINES CATALOG HOSE CARRIAGES-The information for this catalog
came from a 1895 Manchester Locomotive Works (Amoskeag) catalog from Manchester
New Hampshire. All the steam fire engines and hose carts have an illustration
and a description. Also included are 20 pages of the 713 engines made up until
1895 with the date and where they were delivered. This catalog is 8.5 x 11
soft cover with spiral bind with 54 pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
{{1895}} BARNES FIRE DEPT. SUPPLY CATALOG HATS- CARTS- BADGES-The information for this
catalog came from a 1895 Henry K. Barnes Fire Department supply catalog from
Boston Mass.. Each item has a description and most have a price as of 1895.
Included in this catalog are lanterns, hose cart, ladder trucks, torches,
engineers torches, trumpets, badges, parade belts and shirts, horse and hand
drawn apparatus, etc. This catalog 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with
26 pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
{{1800s}}Button Hand Pump Fire Engine Company catalog-The information for this
catalog came from a late 1800s Button Fire Engine Company catalog from
Waterford New York. You are getting a catalog with illustrations of hand pump
fire engines with specifications on them all. Also included are records set but
these engines and the state and town or cities where they were from. The
catalog is 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with 24 pages and is a
reproduction. $10.00
{{1930s }} CAIRNS &
BROTHERS FIRE EQUIPMENT CATALOG-The information for this catalog came from a 1930S
Cairns & Brothers Firemens equipment catalog from New York, New York. Each
item has a description and most have a price as of the time printed. Included in this catalog are helmets, parade
shirts, fronts for helmets, trumpets and uniforms.This catalog is 8.5 x 11
soft cover with spiral bind with 17 pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
VINTAGE Eureka Fire Hose Co. Catalog Nozzles Hose-The information for this
catalog came from a early 1900s Eureka Fire Hose Mfg. Company catalog from New
York, New York.. A Book Illustrating A Eureka Advancement Treatise &
Information for the Fire Hose Purchaser. The book shows cut away pictures of
the hoses also included are two pages of nozzles and couplings sold by the
company. This catalog is 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with 22 pages
and is a reproduction. $10.00
The Steam Fire Engine & old time fire bell booklet-The information for this
catalog came from Carillon Park Dayton, Ohio. Included are Illustrations
and information on horse and steam fire engines plus a fire bell. This catalog
8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with 26 pages and is a
reproduction$10.00
{1918) FIRE EQUIPMENT CATALOG NOZZLES CARTS
HYDRANTS-The
information for this catalog came from a 1918 industrial supply catalog put out
by a Toledo Ohio company plus a 1918 fire carts catalog. Each item has a
description and a price as of 1918. Included in this catalog are nozzles, hose
racks, hose reels, extinguishers, safety boxes, whistles, fire hydrants plus
over 35 fire wagons and carts. This
catalog 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with 48 pages and is a
reproduction. $10.00
{Est. 1890s} HALE FIRE Dept. supplies catalog swinging harness TOOLS-The information for this
catalog came from a Est. 1890s George C. Hale general fire department supplies
catalog from Kansas City, Missouri. Most of the items have a description along
with the prices at that time. Included
in this catalog several swing horse harness, collars and hames, snaps and
hitches. Also included are fire department tools, extinguishers, hose carts,
nozzles, couplings, ladders, gongs and bells, lanterns, hats, boots, badges and
trucks. This catalog is 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with 69 pages
and is a reproduction. $10.00
{1952} Halprin Fire
Equipment Catalog Axes Helmets Badges-The information for this catalog came from a 1952
Halprin fire fighting equipment catalog from Los Angles, California. Each item
has a description, an illustration and most have a price as of 1952. Included
in this catalog but not limited to are axes, badges, extinguishers, brooms,
hoses, fire alarm systems, ladders, nozzles, helmets, protective clothing,
signs, sirens, wrenches and valves. This catalog 8.5 x 11 soft cover with
spiral bind with 80 pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
{1918-20?} HANN FIRE APPARATUS CATALOG-The information for this
catalog came from a 1918-20? Hann Motor
Truck Company apparatus catalog from Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Included in this catalog are 7 illustrations
of fire engines. This catalog is 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with
24 pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
{1918?} Mack Fire Apparatus
catalog INTERNATIONAL MOTOR
CO.-The information for this catalog came from the International Motor Company
New York, New York at about 1918. Included are many illustrations of Mack fire
trucks of that time along with motors and other parts on the trucks. Also included are the specifications of
these trucks. This catalog 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with 68
pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
{1884} Apparatus & Fire Dept Supply Catalog Fred Miller-The information for this
catalog came from a 1884 Fred J. Miller Fire Department supply catalog from New
York, New York.. Each item has a description and most have a price as of 1884.
Included in this catalog are lanterns, fire bell, hoses & nozzles, hydrant,
wrenches, hose cart, ladder trucks, torches, engineers torches, trumpets,
badges, hats & caps, parade belts, cornets & drums, shirts, horse and
hand drawn apparatus, etc. This catalog 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind
with 46 pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
Rumsey Fire Trucks {1887?} Engines Pumps Catalog + Prices-The information for this
catalog came from a Rumsey and Company catalog from Seneca Falls New York in
estimated 1887. Included in this catalog are fire pumps, hydrants, horse drawn
carriages, engines, hook truck, bells and engines. Each item has a price at the
time the catalog was printed. . This catalog is 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral
bind with 176 pages and is a reproduction. Buyer pays shipping of $4.80
Priority mail. 20.00
{1916-18} Seagrave Company Motor Fire Apparatus Catalog-The information for this
catalog came from a 1916-18 Seagraves motor apparatus catalog from Columbus,
Ohio. You are getting a catalog that has 5 pages of pictures of the factory
floor. Included are 17 different illustrations of fire engines with
specifications on them all. Also there are illustrations of many of the parts
to the trucks. This catalog is 8.5 x 11 soft cover with spiral bind with 39
pages and is a reproduction. $10.00
NOTE: All books are
reproductions with soft cover spiral binding
Media mail shipping cost is
$2.50 for 1st book and $1.00 for each book after the first.
Priority mail Shipping cost
is $4.95 for 1st book and $1.00 for each book after the first.
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