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This truck is a 1967 Maxim 1,000GPM pumper.
Assigned to
Station 16, it served for more than 20 years protecting the north side
of city of Indianapolis.
It was the last open-cab apparatus purchased
by IFD.
It is now owned by Fred Olofson (IFD retired).
Rig has been converted from gas to diesel and is considered
a favorite by club members who drive for Fred.
Notice the reel on top of the truck.
This truck carried
300 gallons of water and that reel is loaded with 1 inch booster hose.
Firefighters would use this small line to put out brush and other small
fires.
An electric motor helped reel it back in when the job was done.
The two black hard suction hoses (and one on opposite
side) were required equipment for many years.
The Fire Underwriters
required all engines to carry at least 2-10 foot hard suction hoses.
Most communities with hydrants opted to use ‘soft-sleeve’ hoses for hydrant use while the hard suction was required for drafting
water from ponds, streams, etc. in rural areas.
You will see the hand rail on the back of the truck.
These
are not allowed anymore.
Although it was easy to jump on the truck when
going to a fire, it was also easy to slip and fall off.
All fire engines
are completely enclosed these days.
Thank you Fred Kaphingst for this shot.
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