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Introduction
The Antique Fire Brigade
website was established in January 2006.
Its Founders, Mario and Trina, are both active members in the American Truck
Historical Society (ATHS); the Crown Firecoach Enthusiasts Club,
Inc. (CFE); 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). Click on the links below to
learn more about Mario and Trina.
About Mario
About Trina
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Apparatus
The Founders of the Antique
Fire Brigade currently own and operate two pieces
equipment, a 1949 American LaFrance 700 Series Quint and
a 1975 Crown Firecoach. Trina's long-term restoration
project is a 1948 American LaFrance 700 Series Aerial.
Also in their rolling stock are two parts trucks;
a 1949 American LaFrance 700 Series Quad and a 1952
American LaFrance 700 Series Engine.
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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 Founders and those who have "joined" the Antique Fire Brigade
are featured in the
Apparatus Owners Showcase
section. Also included are
pictures from the Founder's travels and the numerous events attended
each year, as well as pictures of modern, present-day fire
apparatus.
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Joining Us
Becoming a part of
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
Contact 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.
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Tools of the Trade
The Antique Fire Brigade
website is maintained using Microsoft® Office FrontPage®
2003/2007.
As of January 2007, we utilize three primary cameras,
including:
1. SONY Cyber-Shot DSC-H1 Digital Camera, 5.1 MP
2. SONY Cyber-Shot DSC-S600 Digital Camera, 6.0 MP
3. CANON Rebel XTi EOS (D-SLR) Digital Camera, 10.1 MP
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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.
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