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Man on Tall Ladder

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Description: Fire fighting scene in which a man is at the top of a very tall ladder mounted on a hook and ladder fire truck. A group of men observe. A haze of smoke fil...
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Conklin Fire

Date: 06 17 1915
Description: Several men try to extinquish a fire in an ice house, which is known as the Conklin Fire.
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International Model SF 1926 Fire Truck

Date: 01 20 1927
Description: A man is sitting behind the wheel of an International Model SF 1926 fire truck used operated by the Center Moriches Fire Department. The text on the truck ...
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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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Fire Boat

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Description: View across water towards fire fighters in a boat on the river putting out a fire in a large building. Water sprays from fire hoses from two directions, wi...
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International Model SF-34 1927 Fire Truck

Date: 04 12 1926
Description: Two men sitting in an International Model SF-34 1927 fire truck marked "Ogdensburg, N.Y." They are parked in front of what appears to be a fire station.
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International Model V-196 1957 Fire Truck at Burning Building

Date: 1957
Description: Men and fire fighters are gathered around burning building attempting to extinguish flames with an International Model V-196 1957 fire truck. The truck is ...
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Granite City Model R-185-6 1956 Fire Truck

Date: 1954
Description: International Model R-185-6 1956 fire truck used by the Granite City Fire Department. Original caption reads: 'R-1856 - 175" wheelbase. RD450 engine. 9.00x...
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Extinguishing Fire at Deering Works

Date: 06 1934
Description: Elevated view of a crowd gathered outside International Harvester's Deering Works at Fullerton and River, as a crew of firemen works to extinguish a fire i...
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Glendale Fire Department Model D-2 1938 Truck

Date: 1938
Description: Several men use hoses running from an International Model D-2 1938 panel truck owned by the Glendale Fire Department.
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Fire Wagon with Tanks and Pump

Date: 1910
Description: A horse-drawn wagon, possibly a fire wagon, with engine and tank parked on a street. The wagon is equipped with a large tank with hoses attached to it, and...
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Men with Scout and Fire Hoses

Date: 1963
Description: Two men with fire hoses are standing in a field next to a Scout carrying fire equipment. The Scout is parked on a hill.
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Masonary Work Continues as Firemen Put Out Fire

Date: 05 03 1962
Description: Employees of the Monona Masonry Company continue to install glass block windows at the Madison Board of Education building, 351 W. Wilson Street, while fir...
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Middleton Industrial Fire

Date: 11 06 1964
Description: Fire fighters battling a fire at the Art Brush Creations and Industrial Research printing plant in downtown Middleton.
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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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Firefighting Unit in Holland

Date: 1979
Description: Three-quarter rear view of driver's side of firefighting vehicle parked outdoors. The hatch is open, and metal drawers are pulled out.
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Farmall M Tractor Moving a Railroad Car Away from a Fire

Date: 1947
Description: Two men on a Farmall M tractor are moving a railroad car loaded with alfalfa meal away from a fire at Piehl Alfalfa Mill.
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International Model 54-C 1927 Fire Truck

Date: 09 03 1927
Description: View across street towards a Model 54-C 1927 fire truck parked along a curb. A large building is in the background. The sign painted on the side of the tru...
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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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