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Mack factory photo of Peekskill's 1929 Mack Model APDR Type 19 pumper. This apparatus was delivered December 9th 1929 and was assigned to Washington Engine. After many years of service, the truck served a second career at Camp Smith. It was eventually sold to an individual in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Here is a photo of a 1954 C.D. Beck Bus. As you can see, this was the influence for the design of the C-95 cab.

This was a 1964 Mack C-95 originially desgnated as Engine 173. When I joined the department in 1972 it was still referred to as the "new truck"... The very successful C-85 and C-95 were actually based on a design by Ahrens-Fox (Famous for their front mount piston pumpers). Ahrens-Fox was, at that time, owned by the C.D. Beck Company (Bus Builders). Mack bought C.D Beck in 1956 and kept the tooling for use on their C model. With the pleasing cab-forward design and the Mack ENF 707 Thermodyne engine for a power plant, this truck was an instant hit with Fire Departments across the nation including the FDNY and Chicago F D. Take a look at the photo below. Does it look familiar? It is actually a 1956 Ahrens-Fox owned by the West Hempstead, NY Fire Department. Just a little history!

As a Past President and a Chairman of the Fairchester Hose Hauler's Muster at Croton Point Park, I would like to offer the following advice for thought: If you are considering a County Park site (Kensico, etc.) or any site for that matter then it is important that the first Muster be as successful as possible in order to keep the host and attendees enthusiastic and locked in for the future. That being said, I would strongly recommend that the commitee focus on a date for next year. A successful muster takes a lot of logistics planning, equipment and people and cannot be just thrown together by a handful of people in a short time. You want to come into it with your "A" game and plan, thoroughly publicize and execute a memorable event that will make everyone want more. The Fairchester Hose Haulers Muster was nationally known because it was put on by a group of hard working, dedicated individuals who focused on maintaining high standards that did not erode over time. The only reason it ended was because some members of the core group moved away, others wanted a break and there was no "young blood" willing to do the hard work. Alan M. Past President Fairchester Hose Haulers Association

<br /><br /><br />The second photo is a factory photograph of Briarcliff Manor's 1935 American Lafrance 400 Senior Series apparatus. This photo was one of several taken in the suburbs of Elmira, NY for the ALF advertising department prior to delivery. It was ordered in April, 1935 and was assigned American Lafrance Register No. 7706. This rig features a 1250 gpm cowl mounted Rotary Gear pump and is powered by the big Lafrance V-12 Engine. It was ordered with four hard suction hoses (two on each side) and did not carry any ladders. It served Briarcliff Manor as Engine 93 and was retired in 1960. Some day I'll finish restoring it!!