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

East Olympia Fire District 6 – Olympia, WA

Appartus Year
1925
Apparatus Manufacturer
Howard Cooper
Apparatus Model
Triple Combination Pumper
Department Name
East Olympia Fire District 6
Department City
Olympia
Department State
WA

Description

Originally purchased by city of Kent, WA fire department in 1925. Served Kent until 1940 when sold to King County Fire District #20, Bryn Mawr. Purchased by the East Olympia Fire Department in 1952 for $250 with five local citizens each contributing $50. The following year the department was formally organized as a fire district. The engine was in service until 1962. Restoration was completed in 2005 and was coordinated by a team of volunteers led by LT Mark Mueller.