Society for the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America

Cranston Heights Fire Co. – Wilmington, DE

Appartus Year
1931
Apparatus Manufacturer
American LaFrance
Apparatus Model
Type 91
Department Name
Cranston Heights Fire Co.
Department City
Wilmington
Department State
DE

Description

Powered by a American LaFrance Continental 6 cylinder gasoline engine. It is a 500gpm rotary gear pump with a 100gallon water tank. It was purchased new in 1931 by the department at a cost of $6500.00. In 1963 after 32 years of service it was retired and sold to a private owner. It was donated back to the company in 1976 and was restored back to its original condition by the membership.