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Li'l Squirt, NTFRS Australia
Probably a contender for Australia's (or the world's?) smallest fire engine. Originally manufactured in Florida USA, this Vintage Reproductions "Gadabout" fun vehicle was brought across to Victoria in Australia and adorned in the fleet markings of the Country Fire Service (CFA). It was later sold, transported to Darwin in the Northern Territory, and re-badged to become the mascot of the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service. Great for children's fire awareness programs, fundraising, and even just for having a good time. Powered by 5hp Honda with a single forward drive on a centrifugal clutch, it has a 12V solar panel on the roof to help keep the battery charged up. And you may ask "What about its firefighting capability?" The answer is: "It's built for very little fires!" - Lou Cowan
Probably a contender for Australia's (or the world's?) smallest fire engine. Originally manufactured in Florida USA, this Vintage Reproductions "Gadabout" fun vehicle was brought across to Victoria in Australia and adorned in the fleet markings of the Country Fire Service (CFA). It was later sold, transported to Darwin in the Northern Territory, and re-badged to become the mascot of the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service. Great for children's fire awareness programs, fundraising, and even just for having a good time. Powered by 5hp Honda with a single forward drive on a centrifugal clutch, it has a 12V solar panel on the roof to help keep the battery charged up. And you may ask "What about its firefighting capability?" The answer is: "It's built for very little fires!" - Lou Cowan
Hi Pete - Li'l Squirt was made in 1977 by a (now defunct) company in the USA called 'Vintage Reproductions' which specialised in these miniature vintage lookalike vehicles. The brand name was 'Gadabout', and this one was made as a replica Model T Ford 'Pie Wagon'. At some stage, it had the rear windows cut into it, and was converted into a fire truck. It has a small ladder on the other side. As a fire truck, it is targeted specifically at kids in the 1 to 100 age group. Firefighting? It could carry some 15 litre back-pack sprayers in it. The picture shows Li'l Squirt off to 'rattle the bucket' at a local shopping centre to raise funds for the annual NTFRS Firies Pensioner's Christmas Party - Lou
Added by Lou Cowan on 08 March 2008.
Added by Lou Cowan on 08 March 2008.
Its about the same size as a Tokyo FRS ride-on battery-powered electric hose cart, but a bit less useful.
Added by Rob Johnson on 29 August 2013.
Added by Rob Johnson on 29 August 2013.
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Emergency One, Crown?, I can't quite make out the badge on the front.
Oh yea, has it got its own little fire station and little firemen,
or is it just for the big(softies)boys like yourself to play with?.
Added by Pete Matten on 08 March 2008.