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Aerial Fire Apparatus (The Evolution of)
Stock #: 88016
Author: Walter McCall
List Price: $32.95
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$29.95
An inventive machinist in the San Francisco Fire Department repair shop, Daniel Hayes patented the first successful aerial ladder in American in 1868. Includes 350 B&W and 48 color photos. Soft Cover.
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Subject: Fire Equipment
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Aerial Fire Trucks
Stock #: 88000
Author: Larry Shapiro
OUT OF PRINT
Take a look at the fire trucks that elevate water and firefighters via hydraulic platforms and ladders at a fire scene, the aerials. A comprehensive look at all manufacturers of aerials that give you a brief overview of early aerials, then concentrates on the trucks in use today (1950 to 1999). 40 b&w and 80 color ill. Soft Cover.
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Subject: Fire Equipment
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Aerial Firefighting
Stock #: KB10441
Author: Wolfgang Jendsch
List Price: $39.99
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$36.99
Over 400 vivid color photos show aircraft used around the globe to fight forest and open-range fires. Includes fire-extinguishing planes known as airtankers, firefighting helicopters, transports, and direction and command planes essential to successful firefighting. Many rare, never-before-published images show firefighting aircraft in action. The detailed text provides technical descriptions of forest fire fighting and speculates on the future of firefighting aviation. more»
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Ahrens-Fox Fire Apparatus Photo Archive
Stock #: KB10266
Author: Walter M.P. McCall
List Price: $32.95
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$29.95
Of all the companies that built motor fire apparatus in America in the 20th century, none has acquired the cult-like following accorded the unique products of the Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. With its front-mounted piston pump surmounted by a gleaming spherical air chamber, the Ahrens-Fox piston pumper projects irresistible aesthetic and mechanical appeal. Noted fire apparatus historian and author Walt McCall has selected the best of the best for this photographic tribute to a legendary nameplate - including the milestone Continental, mighty six-piston Models PS, BT and what is arguably the most beautiful fire engine ever made in America, the classic, semi-streamlined Model HT. A supplemental gallery of 32 color photos showcases some of the finest surviving Ahrens-Foxes. more»
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American Fire Apparatus Co. 1922-1993 Photo Archive
Stock #: KB10268
Author: Richard Gergel
List Price: $32.95
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$29.95
American Fire Apparatus produced a remarkable number of apparatus and was, for many years, an innovator and major force in the industry. View the complete line from beginning to the end including brush trucks, mini-pumpers, pumpers (both custom and commercial), tankers, snorkels, crash trucks, aerial ladders and platforms. Informative text and captions include a company history as well as delivery schedules and original cost where available. City location index provided for easy referencing. more»
Subject: Fire Equipment
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American Fire Engine Manufacturers: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of
Stock #: 40025
Author: Walter M. McCall
List Price: $99.95
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$91.95
This comprehensive volume contains information on every fire engine manufacturer, large and small. Company histories, innovations and numerous photos are all arranged alphabetically. This encyclopedia is a vital reference source for libraries, fire stations, historians, fire apparatus enthusiasts. 304 pages. 1300 B&W Photos. Hard Cover. more»
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American Fire Station
Stock #: 88001
Author: Gerry & Janet Souter
OUT OF PRINT
The fascinating history of fire stations from the 1880s stables filled with horse-drawn fire wagons through the advent of "modern" styled stations of the late 1960s. Includes historical black and white and modern color photography of restored stations, vehicles, and equipment. See how fire engines, firefighters, and their gear evolved in The American Fire Station. 71 b&w & 151 color. Soft Cover.
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Subject: Fire Equipment
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American LaFrance 400 Series Photo Archive
Stock #: KB10269
Author: Walter M.P. McCall
List Price: $32.95
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$29.95
In 1934, at the depths of the Great Depression, the American-LaFrance-Foamite Corporation of Elmira, New York, designed and placed into production an uncommonly handsome new big-city fire engine. This authoritative, thoroughly-researched and richly illustrated book documents the big 400's relatively short, but spectacular, production life. more»
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American LaFrance 500/600 Photo Archive
Stock #: KB10270
Author: Walter M.P. McCall
List Price: $32.95
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$29.95
The 1930s was the decade of style - an era of streamlining and bold, futuristic art deco design that influenced the look of everything from jewelry, furniture and skyscrapers to locomotives, ships, automobiles, and Fire engines. The biggest news that eventful year was its ultra-streamlined 500 Series fire apparatus. With its dramatically clean styling the art deco 500 Series suddenly made everything else look old-fashioned. This authoritative, superbly researched and generously illustrated book documents the American-LaFrance 500 and 600 Series' remarkable nine-year production run from the late 1930s through the years immediately following the Second World War. In addition to the big 500/600 Series, the book also covers the lesser known ''junior edition'' B-500 and B-600 Series. more»
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American LaFrance 500/600 Series Photo Archive
Stock #: 40033
List Price: $32.95
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$29.95
This is the first hydraulically-operated all-steel aerial ladder along with the industry's first compact, cab-forward aerial ladder truck. But the biggest news that eventful year was its ultra-streamlined 500 Series fire apparatus. With its dramatically clean styling the art deco 500/600 Series suddenly made everything else look old-fashioned. Soft Cover. more»
Subject: Fire Equipment
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American LaFrance 700 & 800 Series 1953-1958 Photo Archive
Stock #: KB10267
Author: Lawrence E. Phillips
List Price: $29.95
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$27.95
Carefully chosen photographs, accompanied by descriptive captions, illustrate the progression and intricate changes of the American LaFrance 700 and 800 Series. See the transition from the 700 Series to the short-lived 800 Series, as well as the introduction of the 900 Series in 1958. These exciting photographs are supplemented with historical articles from popular magazines of the time, as well as company sales literature and brochures. more»
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American LaFrance 700 Series 1945-1952 Photo Archive
Stock #: KB10271
Author: Lawrence E. Phillips
List Price: $29.95
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$27.95
An exciting look at the American LaFrance 700 Series from its introduction. Carefully selected and researched photos illustrate intricate detail changes of the American LaFrance 700 Series of fire apparatus. See factory photographs, multiple views, detail shots, company advertising, and more. more»
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American LaFrance 700 Series 1945-1952 Photo Archive Volume 2
Stock #: KB10272
Author: Lawrence E. Phillips
List Price: $29.95
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$27.95
Fire apparatus enthusiasts raved about the first American LaFrance 700 Series Photo Archive. Now acclaimed American LaFrance author, Larry Phillips has compiled even more exquisite photographs along with company advertising materials to offer another look at this classic American fire truck. See superb, rare photographs that have never before been published, such as photos from the Larry Zotti Museum Collection of 700 Series rigs in various stages of production on the original Elmira, NY assembly lines. Also included are a number of never before published photographs of early 700 Series private industrial rigs from the Leo E. Duliba Collection. And don't miss the rare photographs of Grand Rapids, Michigan's tandem back-end 700 Series ladder truck. more»
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American LaFrance 900 Series 1958-1964 Photo Archive
Stock #: KB10273
Author: Lawrence E. Phillips
List Price: $29.95
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$27.95
A close-up look at this popular American Classic. Acclaimed American LaFrance author, Lawrence E. Phillips, continues the photographic history of American LaFrance with the birth and life of the 900 Series of fire apparatus. Exquisite photographs are accompanied with informative captions and take you through the life of the 900 Series. Historical articles and LaFrance sales brochures give a glimpse of the culture and marketing efforts of the time. more»
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