Four Cars for British Honduras City
On this page is illustrated a group of four cars recently shipped to Belize, British Honduras, Central America, by the American-LaFrance Fire Engine Company, Elmira, N. Y. When the Belize authorities determined to modernize and motorize their fire brigade they turned to the United States in search of suitable fire apparatus with which to equip their department. For pumping equipment two Type 10 pumping Engines were selected. These cars have powerful four cylinder motors and the pumps are capable of delivering 600 gallons per minute at 120 pounds pump pressure. The same type of chassis was used to mount two 60 gallon tanks and added a speedy and efficient chemical engine to their equipment. Their extremely narrow streets presented unusual difficulties for long wheel base trucks. In order to have a ladder truck that could be maneuvered successfully a four cylinder, four wheel tractor was used and a city service truck equipped with a rear steering device attached to the tractor. This rather unusual piece of apparatus can be driven through the most tortuous streets and alleys and negotiate the most difficult turns that can be encountered.
On this page is illustrated a group of four cars recently shipped to Belize, British Honduras, Central America, by the American-LaFrance Fire Engine Company, Elmira, N. Y. When the Belize authorities determined to modernize and motorize their fire brigade they turned to the United States in search of suitable fire apparatus with which to equip their department. For pumping equipment two Type 10 pumping Engines were selected. These cars have powerful four cylinder motors and the pumps are capable of delivering 600 gallons per minute at 120 pounds pump pressure. The same type of chassis was used to mount two 60 gallon tanks and added a speedy and efficient chemical engine to their equipment. Their extremely narrow streets presented unusual difficulties for long wheel base trucks. In order to have a ladder truck that could be maneuvered successfully a four cylinder, four wheel tractor was used and a city service truck equipped with a rear steering device attached to the tractor. This rather unusual piece of apparatus can be driven through the most tortuous streets and alleys and negotiate the most difficult turns that can be encountered.
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