Fire Engines Photos

These really do look very contemporary, would not look out of place on todays city streets where Lowline reigns.

Added by CraigW on 18 November 2021.

They had a three stepped frame, to reduce cab step in height in the rear crew compartment and even lower entrance step height for the DPO and OIC. I agree a pretty advanced design for 1967!

Added by Rob Johnson on 18 November 2021.

Better suited than most of todays base chassis.

Added by Neal Glover on 19 November 2021.

True, but there have been a lot of improvements over the last forty years in engine power and emissions, brakes, suspension, automatic transmissions and - perhaps most significantly - cab and occupant safety.

Added by Rob Johnson on 22 November 2021.

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