Introduction

The Antique Fire Brigade website was established in January 2006.  Its creators are active members in the Pompier, Pump and Playpipe Society of Indiana (PPPSI); the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motorized Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA); and the Texas Fire Museum (TFM).
 

Apparatus

The creators of the Antique Fire Brigade currently own two pieces equipment, a 1975 Crown Firecoach (ex-Santa Ana, California, Fire Department Engine 9) and a 1978 American LaFrance Century Series Engine (ex-Marion, Ohio, Fire Department Engine 1/21).  Their long-term restoration project is a 1948 American LaFrance 700 Series Aerial (ex-Marion, Ohio, Fire Department Aerial No. 1).  Also included in the rolling stock are two parts trucks; a 1949 American LaFrance 700 Series Quad and a 1952 American LaFrance 700 Series Engine.
 

Purpose

The goal of the Antique Fire Brigade website is provide useful information about antique, historical, and unique fire apparatus, as well as numerous quality pictures, in an online format.  Apparatus owned by both the creators and those who have "joined" the Antique Fire Brigade are featured in the Apparatus Owners Showcase section.  Also included are pictures from the creators' travels and the numerous events attended each year, as well as pictures of modern, present-day fire apparatus.
 

Become an Active Contributor

Contributing to the Antique Fire Brigade does not require you to be active in the fire service industry, nor does it require you own any specific type of apparatus, or any apparatus at all.  The Antique Fire Brigade website is intended to serve individuals interested in all facets of the hobby, including: antique fire apparatus, firefighting history, modern fire apparatus, modern firefighting techniques, firefighting collectibles, and all things in-between.

If you have something to contribute to the Antique Fire Brigade (i.e., articles, classified advertisements, events, links, pictures, etc.), we encourage you to do so.  Those who do own antique fire apparatus are invited to send pictures and information about their vehicles to be included in the Apparatus Owners Showcase.  All contributors will be given due credit and will also be listed in the Contributors section.

If you would like further information about the Antique Fire Brigade, please E-mail us.  We do not charge any fees to those who wish to submit content; we simply want to share our love for the hobby with everyone.
 

Tools of the Trade

The Antique Fire Brigade website is maintained using Microsoft® Office Expression Web 2.

As of July 2009, we utilize three primary cameras, including:

1. Nikon D60 (D-SLR) Digital Camera, 10.2 MP
2. CANON Rebel XTi EOS (D-SLR) Digital Camera, 10.1 MP

3. SONY Cyber-Shot DSC-H1 Digital Camera, 5.1 MP
 

Information and Questions Regarding Apparatus Equipment, Parts, and Resources

The Antique Fire Brigade welcomes your individual e-mails; however, please be aware that if you are seeking additional information about apparatus in general or apparatus equipment, parts, and resources, our Links section will be your best reference.