Our latest Pacific Marine Fire Engine

[Gruber Bros.]

At the request of some, here are a couple of picks of our latest acquisition. It accompanies our other one, shown here on the Old CMP Site

Although the cab is very rusted the rest doesn't seem so bad, and although not shown in this picture we managed to get all of the original pipe work etc. It seems all of the oddities of these fire trucks are shared amongst the few that we have seen. Like enclosed back window, internal box just below window, extra gear shift handles (splitting 2WD & 4WD from the transfer case/PTO pump stick), cut chassis cross member to incorporate PTO pump, modified container holders on top of tire carrier/locker, extra reinforced rear bumper to name a few.

Has anyone ever seen direct evidence of one of these in military service (or an ARN on one for that matter)? We have heard of one vet who remembers seeing something similar on an airfield (Scone I think he said), although it is well known this setup was used by NSW Forestry Commision afterwards. Talking to one of their former employees, they apparently had a fleet of trucks coloured blue and yellow, but could they have bought their fleet from defense in that state?

PS: First time with pics, so hopefully it works!!!!