VIDEO: The Scottsbluff Fire Department is ready to let go of its last fire engine that drove the town nearly a century ago.
The 1929 Red American La France Fire Engine was one of the Diamond T Chassis that served the community of Scottsbluff for nearly 40 years.
After retiring it’s recorded 2,965 miles of service in 1960, Scottsbluff Fire Chief Tom Schingle tells Wyoming News Now, the five foot tall and 27-foot-long timepiece is ready to make room for present day equipment, which has led to its listing on the auction market.
Scottsbluff Fire Chief Tom Schingle says, “Its primary function was strictly fire. Carried a hose, carried a little bit of water and that was about it. They really were kind of the center piece of a lot of towns, especially in that early time period. A lot of vehicles were all painted black and fire trucks were painted red, so they stood out.”
While fire rescue vehicles today and the ninety-six-year-old La France both serve the same purpose, fighting fires, Scottsbluff Fire Chief Tom Schingle says the six cylinder was able to meet community demands of the mid-20th century.
Wyoming News Now
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