{"id":2414,"date":"2017-07-14T07:23:31","date_gmt":"2017-07-14T11:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/?p=2414"},"modified":"2017-07-14T07:27:07","modified_gmt":"2017-07-14T11:27:07","slug":"vintage-brochure-zebulon-rescue-squad-gmc-murphy-crash-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/vintage-brochure-zebulon-rescue-squad-gmc-murphy-crash-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage Brochure &#8211; Zebulon Rescue Squad GMC\/Murphy Crash Truck"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For your Friday enjoyment, here&#8217;s a vintage brochure from Murphy Body Works in Wilson, NC. Advertised is a low-profile, light-duty rescue truck that they built for Zebulon Rescue Squad.<\/p>\n<p>The chassis was a\u00a01975-76 GMC Sierra\u00a0and it replaced a 1954 GMC panel van and ex-Raleigh Rescue Squad vehicle. It served until 1995, when replaced with a slightly larger unit. Read more ZRS history at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legeros.com\/history\/ems\">www.legeros.com\/history\/ems<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-07-14-zrs5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2424\" src=\"http:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-07-14-zrs5.jpg\" alt=\"2017-07-14-zrs5\" width=\"500\" border=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-07-14-zrs5.jpg 900w, https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-07-14-zrs5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-07-14-zrs5-730x487.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Murphy built a couple other rescue trucks in our area, notably two ambulance-body units for the Raleigh Fire Department, built on 1974 and 1974 Chevrolet Silverado chassis. They also built a similar unit for the Wake New Hope Fire Department, on a 1974 Chevrolet chassis.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can add other memories about Murphy rescue trucks and ambulances in\/around our area.\u00a0Click to enlarge:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-07-14-zrs-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2415\" src=\"http:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-07-14-zrs_small-1.jpg\" alt=\"2017-07-14-zrs_small-1\" width=\"199\" height=\"260\" border=\"1\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-07-14-zrs-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2416\" src=\"http:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-07-14-zrs_small-2.jpg\" alt=\"2017-07-14-zrs_small-2\" width=\"197\" height=\"260\" border=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-07-14-zrs-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2417\" src=\"http:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-07-14-zrs_small-3.jpg\" alt=\"2017-07-14-zrs_small-3\" width=\"199\" height=\"260\" border=\"1\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-07-14-zrs-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2418\" src=\"http:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017-07-14-zrs_small-4.jpg\" alt=\"2017-07-14-zrs_small-4\" width=\"200\" height=\"260\" border=\"1\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The features as noted in the brochure included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20-inch deep compartments for storage of tools.<\/li>\n<li>Alternating flashing lights [on] each side a rear.<\/li>\n<li>Large inside storage space for rain gear, hand lines and other equipment.<\/li>\n<li>8000 pound front-mounted electric winch, and 110-volt waterproof outlet for electric tools.<\/li>\n<li>Storage for power system on slide tray for quick removal. o Storage compartment for Hurst tool.<\/li>\n<li>Fold-down step for access to top of body.<\/li>\n<li>3500 watt generator on slide-out tray to power four Quartz lights with 110 volts of power<\/li>\n<li>Rear step bumper with hinged cover to accommodate ball hitch for pulling trailer. Also safety chain hooks at rear.<\/li>\n<li>Extending 500 watt Quartz light stanchion, one on each corner, with separate switch in both compartment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-animation=\"no-animation\" data-icons-animation=\"no-animation\" data-overlay=\"on\" data-change-size=\"\" data-button-size=\"0.7\" style=\"font-size:0.7em!important;display:none;\" class=\"supsystic-social-sharing supsystic-social-sharing-package-flat supsystic-social-sharing-content supsystic-social-sharing-content-align-left\" data-text=\"\"><a data-networks=\"[]\" class=\"social-sharing-button sharer-flat sharer-flat-8 counter-standard without-counter facebook\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Facebook\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flegeros.com%2Fblog%2Fvintage-brochure-zebulon-rescue-squad-gmc-murphy-crash-truck%2F\" data-main-href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u={url}\" data-nid=\"1\" data-name=\"\" data-pid=\"1\" data-post-id=\"2414\" data-url=\"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\" data-description=\"Vintage Brochure - Zebulon Rescue Squad GMC\/Murphy Crash Truck\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-mailto=\"\"><i class=\"fa-ssbs fa-ssbs-fw fa-ssbs-facebook\"><span>Share<\/span><\/i><div class=\"counter-wrap standard\"><span class=\"counter\">0<\/span><\/div><\/a><a data-networks=\"[]\" class=\"social-sharing-button sharer-flat sharer-flat-8 counter-standard without-counter twitter\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Flegeros.com%2Fblog%2Fvintage-brochure-zebulon-rescue-squad-gmc-murphy-crash-truck%2F&text=Vintage+Brochure+%26%238211%3B+Zebulon+Rescue+Squad+GMC%2FMurphy+Crash+Truck\" data-main-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url={url}&text={title}\" data-nid=\"2\" data-name=\"\" data-pid=\"1\" data-post-id=\"2414\" data-url=\"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\" data-description=\"Vintage Brochure - Zebulon Rescue Squad GMC\/Murphy Crash Truck\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-mailto=\"\"><i class=\"fa-ssbs fa-ssbs-fw fa-ssbs-twitter\"><span>Share<\/span><\/i><div class=\"counter-wrap standard\"><span class=\"counter\">0<\/span><\/div><\/a><a data-networks=\"[]\" class=\"social-sharing-button sharer-flat sharer-flat-8 counter-standard without-counter pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flegeros.com%2Fblog%2Fvintage-brochure-zebulon-rescue-squad-gmc-murphy-crash-truck%2F&description=Vintage+Brochure+%26%238211%3B+Zebulon+Rescue+Squad+GMC%2FMurphy+Crash+Truck\" data-main-href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url={url}&description={title}\" data-nid=\"7\" data-name=\"\" data-pid=\"1\" data-post-id=\"2414\" data-url=\"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\" data-description=\"Vintage Brochure - Zebulon Rescue Squad GMC\/Murphy Crash Truck\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-mailto=\"\"><i class=\"fa-ssbs fa-ssbs-fw fa-ssbs-pinterest\"><span>Share<\/span><\/i><div class=\"counter-wrap standard\"><span class=\"counter\">0<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For your Friday enjoyment, here&#8217;s a vintage brochure from Murphy Body Works in Wilson, NC. Advertised is a low-profile, light-duty rescue truck that they built for Zebulon Rescue Squad. The chassis was a\u00a01975-76 GMC Sierra\u00a0and it replaced a 1954 GMC panel van and ex-Raleigh Rescue Squad vehicle. It served until 1995, when replaced with a &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/vintage-brochure-zebulon-rescue-squad-gmc-murphy-crash-truck\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading &lsquo;Vintage Brochure &#8211; Zebulon Rescue Squad GMC\/Murphy Crash Truck&rsquo; &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<div data-animation=\"no-animation\" data-icons-animation=\"no-animation\" data-overlay=\"on\" data-change-size=\"\" data-button-size=\"0.7\" style=\"font-size:0.7em!important;display:none;\" class=\"supsystic-social-sharing supsystic-social-sharing-package-flat supsystic-social-sharing-content supsystic-social-sharing-content-align-left\" data-text=\"\"><a data-networks=\"[]\" class=\"social-sharing-button sharer-flat sharer-flat-8 counter-standard without-counter facebook\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Facebook\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flegeros.com%2Fblog%2Fvintage-brochure-zebulon-rescue-squad-gmc-murphy-crash-truck%2F\" data-main-href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u={url}\" data-nid=\"1\" data-name=\"\" data-pid=\"1\" data-post-id=\"2414\" data-url=\"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\" data-description=\"Vintage Brochure - Zebulon Rescue Squad GMC\/Murphy Crash Truck\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-mailto=\"\"><i class=\"fa-ssbs fa-ssbs-fw fa-ssbs-facebook\"><span>Share<\/span><\/i><div class=\"counter-wrap standard\"><span class=\"counter\">0<\/span><\/div><\/a><a data-networks=\"[]\" class=\"social-sharing-button sharer-flat sharer-flat-8 counter-standard without-counter twitter\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Flegeros.com%2Fblog%2Fvintage-brochure-zebulon-rescue-squad-gmc-murphy-crash-truck%2F&text=Vintage+Brochure+%26%238211%3B+Zebulon+Rescue+Squad+GMC%2FMurphy+Crash+Truck\" data-main-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url={url}&text={title}\" data-nid=\"2\" data-name=\"\" data-pid=\"1\" data-post-id=\"2414\" data-url=\"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\" data-description=\"Vintage Brochure - Zebulon Rescue Squad GMC\/Murphy Crash Truck\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-mailto=\"\"><i class=\"fa-ssbs fa-ssbs-fw fa-ssbs-twitter\"><span>Share<\/span><\/i><div class=\"counter-wrap standard\"><span class=\"counter\">0<\/span><\/div><\/a><a data-networks=\"[]\" class=\"social-sharing-button sharer-flat sharer-flat-8 counter-standard without-counter pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flegeros.com%2Fblog%2Fvintage-brochure-zebulon-rescue-squad-gmc-murphy-crash-truck%2F&description=Vintage+Brochure+%26%238211%3B+Zebulon+Rescue+Squad+GMC%2FMurphy+Crash+Truck\" data-main-href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url={url}&description={title}\" data-nid=\"7\" data-name=\"\" data-pid=\"1\" data-post-id=\"2414\" data-url=\"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\" data-description=\"Vintage Brochure - Zebulon Rescue Squad GMC\/Murphy Crash Truck\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-mailto=\"\"><i class=\"fa-ssbs fa-ssbs-fw fa-ssbs-pinterest\"><span>Share<\/span><\/i><div class=\"counter-wrap standard\"><span class=\"counter\">0<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7,16,3,24],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2414"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2414"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2414\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2426,"href":"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2414\/revisions\/2426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2414"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2414"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legeros.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2414"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}