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Available at area Barnes & Noble, Borders, Waldenbooks, Book-A-Million, local independent booksellers, gift shops, and museum stores, www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, and www.arcadiapublishing.com. Or contact Arcadia's toll-free sales number at 1-888-313-BOOK (2665) Chapter 2 - Equipment![]() 1945 Mack. Purchased for $7,150.00 in December 1946 , this Mack Type 45 pumper was delivered new to the town of Zebulon. It was equipped with a 500 GPM pump and a 150 gallon tank. The open-cab engine replaced the town's first fire truck, a Ford Model A truck adapted by firefighters in 1928. The old Mack was sold for $750 to a town resident in 1977. He restored it for parade use. (ZFD.) ![]() Cary Tanker, 1957. Firefighters rebuilt this ex-military truck into a tanker in 1956. The 1,500-gallon unit, pictured on Railroad Street opposite Station 2, was presented to the town at that year's Fireman's Day. (CFD.) ![]() Rescue Squad. The Raleigh Fire Department received two of these Chevrolet / Murphy ambulances in 1974-75. Rescue 9 was placed in service with a 1974 model; Rescue 1 was assigned a 1975 model. (RFD.) ![]() Crash Truck, 1984. This Walters B-1500 airport crash truck, purchased new in 1977, carried 1500 gallons of water and 180 gallons of foam. Its 1000 GPM pump was powered by a separate diesel engine. The truck was designed so it could use 75-80% of its rated capacity with a one man crew. (Dale Johnson photograph.) ...and many more! |