Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
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Apparatus has always been a source of pride for all fire companies. In our long history we have had the opportunity to operate anything from an early handpumper to modern aerial equipment.
This section will follow the evolution of our apparatus from the early years to present. Apparatus is classified to three historical areas starting here with Non-Motorized Apparatus and continuing on with:
Modern Motorized Apparatus 1960 and beyond
Many Photos on this page are thumbnailed. please click on the picture for full size version
The first hand pumper arrived in the borough on December 29, 1857 Known as "Little Squirt" it was manufactured by the John Agnew Company of Philidelphia. #394
The Silsby Steamer 1870.
The Silsby has its own page. Click on the picture above
This is the original ornamental panel from the hand pumper. These are extremely rare. This panel would be removed and moved from pumper to pumper as the equipment was replaced. All were custom painted by hand to match the individual companies wishes.
This is the original ornamental panel form the Silsby. This would state to build number and other pertinent information. Most companies removed these plate for mementos before replacing the units
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