Fire Engines Photos

Pav:

Do you know whose pump they used? It is not the Barton-American which the British bought for front mount pump applications during the war, but it is still a really neat little compact pump too.

By the way, this is the same Dodge chassis that the famous desert rats used in North Africa - and it did very well in desert conditions despite not having four wheel drive!

I do hope this unique bit of history is still preserved...

Added by Rob Johnson on 30 April 2018.

Rob, when the owner of this appliance moved to South Australia he sold it to one of his mates who lived locally. I've spoken to the lads at the Brigade Heritage Workshops, they are uncertain of its where-abouts but thought it may have been a Thompson pump? I will dig around for you and see what I can come up with.

Added by Pav on 09 May 2018.

Thanks, Pav.

Its always interesting to know how creative people were in wartime - working to build anything which would provide a few pounds (or even ounces) of fire protection.

Added by Rob Johnson on 10 May 2018.

Rob, it was a a Dennis No.2 pump. There was no water tank or first aid hose reel and the appliance was classified 'pump and hose truck.'

Added by Pav on 12 May 2018.

Thanks Pav:

A bit weighty to hang on the front, making the steering perhaps a little too heavy - but there was a "war on" after all.

And it has survived, so that alone is persuasive!

Added by Rob Johnson on 15 May 2018.

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