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International Model H 1919 Fire Truck

Date: 1919
Description: International Model H 1919 fire truck owned by the Brookfield Fire Department.
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Forest Fire Patrol Scout 80 1962

Date: 1960
Description: International Harvester Scout 80 1962 outfitted for use by the forest fire patrol. The truck was dubbed "Smokey JR".
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International Model D-30 1938 Fire Truck

Date: 10 13 1938
Description: A man sits behind the wheel of an International Model D-30 1938 fire truck in front of the Tama fire station. There is a ladder attached to the side behind...
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International Model K-7 1941 Fire Department Emergency Vehicle

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Description: International Model K-7 1941 truck used as emergency response vehicle by Boone Fire Department.
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First Forest Patrol Flight

Date: 1950
Description: Wisconsin Historical Marker near Trout Lake. The marker recognizes the first ever forest patrol flight.

The marker text reads:

"FIRST FOREST PATROL FLI...

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The Hotel Washington Fire

Date: 02 18 1996
Description: A view from Bedford Street of the smouldering ruins of the Hotel Washington. A pedestrian crosses the street in front of a parked firetruck. Water being us...
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Ice and the Hotel Washington Fire

Date: 02 18 1996
Description: Water from firehoses has frozen into ice that coats power wires, trees, and pumps at the gas station next to the Hotel Washington, which burns in the backg...
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Ruins of the Hotel Washington

Date: 02 18 1996
Description: Firefighters attempt to extinguish the blaze destroying the Hotel Washington. Most of the building has collapsed.
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Firefighting Unit in Holland

Date: 1979
Description: Three-quarter view from front passenger side of firefighting vehicle in Holland parked outdoors.
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Fire at Haack's Bicycles

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Description: Elevated view from across street towards fire engines parked in front of Haack's Bicycles at 1250 East Washington Avenue. Firefighters are on the roof. The...
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International Model 54-C 1927 Fire Truck

Date: 09 03 1927
Description: View towards a Model 54-C 1927 fire truck parked along a curb. The sign painted on the side of the truck reads: "F.D.N.Y."
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International Fire Truck

Date: 09 03 1927
Description: Right side profile view of a fire truck parked along a curb. The sign painted on the side of the truck reads: "F.D.N.Y."
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International Model 54-C 1927 Fire Truck

Date: 09 03 1927
Description: Three-quarter view from right rear of a Model 54-C 1927 fire truck parked in an open area. The sign painted on the side of the truck reads: "F.D.N.Y."

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