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Reading furthur in Lancasters book.1908 the first gas propelled fire vehicle went in service as Flying Squadron Engine30 at Larned and St. Antoine. Crew of 10 responded to all Box alarms from the...

The Squad is a 1908 Packard. E.30 Hastings and Congress . Squads were given Engine company designations.E. 30 became Flying Squadron # 1 in 1918. Detroit was the first Department to use Squads to get...

Welcom, TeresaM. I agree with Meddle.A fire house for a home is EXPENSIVE.
Vast open space. Lots of plumbing and electrical. Heat bill out of this world.
To be practical commercial operation on...

Fund raiser for the men hurt on Jefferson. See detroitfiremensfund.com for details

Buy American thank you for recognizing Box 42's efforts. It is always gratifing when a professional resepcts what we do. You indeed know me. I have and still do spend time at
C.O. You know that Box...

BUY AMERICAN :Meddle is correct. You must remember the Devil's night in the mid '80's when it got so bad 400 implemented Mutual Aid. Gr, Pte. Park Dearborn, Southfield, Warren and a number of other...

The back end of the Grande was E.Co.42's quarters.

88th.Detroit Firemen's Fund Field Day.
Sunday August 15th. Fort Wayne.
1100 to 1600.
Free Admission Parking $ 5.00

Detroit Firemen's Fund Field Day.
Sunday August 15. 11:00 till 4:00.
Entertainment and Activities.
Free Admission . Parking $ 5.00

Friday around 17: 00 Chene and Canfield working fire in the vacant Jim's
Market. Could be what you saw. The Extra was later in the evening.

I saw the Pointe Dairy Divco driving around Troy two weeks ago.
The driver told me Pointe Dairy hopes to have ready for display
and promotions soon.

Meddle:The inscription above Sq.2 door reads E.34
When the Squads were formed in the early 1900's
they had engine designations.E.5 celibrated it's
100th.aniversery in...

MikeM,cosine, Sq.5 would be offended that you ignored them.They didn't locate to
12th. until 1952. M CD M the shop has normal busness hours 8 to 5. Emergency repairman is on duty 24/7.

E.43 has a short history.Opened in 1921. Closed in 1983.

Rocko: E.27's quarters was a real old time nieghborhood fire house.The SWPSC reminds me of a quick change oil shop.

I haven't watched the video. The original "Pie Wagon " or "Bread Trucks" were Chevy Boyertons.Next batch were Chevy Utilimasters.The" Gerts" were on G.M.C. , Ford and Dodge chassis.From Matt Lees'...

Cosine, Before the old man turns in, a little history lesson. First off I went by E.2 tonight.
You are correct. Work is being done on the interior. I was pleasently surprised
...

M CD M , How did E.52 get into that mix ? I can never see enough engine house photos.
Cin. Kid. I have always maintained an Engine house for a residence is a money burner.
If an old...

Slight correction. Old L.5 is the restaurant. E.5 will celebrate it's Centenial on Saturday.
Open house. Good time to visit . I was not aware old E.2 was being renovated. Last I
knew it was a...

"The Big House ", under went extensive renovation about twelve years ago.
E.5,L.20,Sq.2 and Medic 6 keep things jumping.

"TEACH", Glad to hear Dad is back agrivating Joe.
RAY, The invasion starts today. I hope you have enough wheel chairs,walkers and
defribalaters.
D.G.H., E.22 closed in...

Thanks for passing the word on your Dad. I hadn't heard. GOOD LUCK !!

Again, good photos. I like the fact that you included dedication plaques and last alarm tributes.
You did your home work on dates and relocations. E.11 [[Gratiot and Grandy ) has been restored. BOX...

Dfd : Fatten them up for next time.
DetroitTeacher: Great story ! I will add that to my collection.
Joy Rd. & Ashton, E.55,L27,Ch.2 and Medic 2
Cosine: Good set of...

I have to agree with you. It was a long trip from the field to the bathrooms and consessions.
Maybe we can work on a solution for next year.