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Building Fire

Date: 01 13 1929
Description: Flames light up the night as fire fighters hose down the Jeffery Brothers Automobile Preparing and Storage building at 621 University Avenue in an attempt ...
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Fire Fighters Pose with International Model H Fire Truck

Date: 1920
Description: Fire fighters posing with their International Model H fire truck.
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Northern Hospital for the Insane's Fire Fighting Department

Date: 1893
Description: Group portrait of the Northern Hospital for the Insane's institutional fire fighting department posed outside the building. Horse-drawn transport cart and ...
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International Fire Truck

Date: 07 09 1926
Description: An International Model S truck used as a fire truck and attached to a trailer holding a long, folded ladder sits parked outside Engine House No. 2. The sig...
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Forest Fire Patrol Scout

Date: 1960
Description: International Harvester Scout 80 outfitted for use by the forest fire patrol. The truck was dubbed "Smokey JR".
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International Fire Truck

Date: 04 12 1926
Description: Two men sitting in an International fire truck marked "Ogdensburg, N.Y." They are parked in front of what appears to be a fire station.
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International D-30 Fire Truck

Date: 10 13 1938
Description: A man sits behind the wheel of an International D-30 fire truck in front of the Tama fire station. There is a ladder attached to the side behind the driver...
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International K-8 Fire Truck

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Description: International model K-8 fire truck used by the Hammond fire department. The truck is equipped with 179" wheelbase and pump capable of 500 G.P.M.
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International R-196 Rescue Services Truck

Date: 11 19 1954
Description: Original caption reads: "Model R-196, 157" wheelbase, 501 engine, Leece-Neville alternator with 110 volt transformer, 12 volt system, no-spin rear axle, 5-...
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International KBR-10 Fire Truck at Burning Building

Date: 02 04 1948
Description: International KBR-10 truck belonging to St. Louis Fire Department at the scene of a fire. Original caption reads: 'KBR-10 149" wheelbase, double reduction ...
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International Fire Truck at Burning Building

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Description: Men and fire fighters are gathered around burning building attempting to extinguish flames with an International fire truck. The truck is labeled "Engine N...
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International Fire Department Emergency Vehicle

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Description: International truck used as emergency response vehicle by Boone Fire Department.
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Granite City Fire Truck

Date: 1954
Description: International fire truck used by the Granite City Fire Department. Original caption reads: 'R-1856 - 175" wheelbase. RD450 engine. 9.00x20-10 ply tires. 30...
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Fire Wagon with Tanks and Pump

Date: 1910
Description: A horse-drawn wagon, possibly a fire wagon, with engine and tank parked on a street. The wagon is equipped with a large tank with hoses attached to it, and...
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International Scout 80 Equipped for Fighting Fire

Date: 1962
Description: Drawing of an International Scout equipped for fighting fires. Passenger side view from front. This Scout has additional fire fighting gear equipped, such ...
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Men with Scout and Fire Hoses

Date: 1963
Description: Two men with fire hoses are standing in a field next to a Scout carrying fire equipment. The Scout is parked on a hill.
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Firefighting Unit in Holland

Date: 1979
Description: Three-quarter view from front passenger side of firefighting vehicle in Holland parked outdoors.
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Firefighting Unit in Holland

Date: 1979
Description: Three-quarter rear view of driver's side of firefighting vehicle parked outdoors. The hatch is open, and metal drawers are pulled out.
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Farmall M Tractor Moving a Railroad Car Away from a Fire

Date: 1947
Description: Two men on a Farmall M tractor are moving a railroad car loaded with alfalfa meal away from a fire at Piehl Alfalfa Mill.
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Fire at Haack's Bicycles

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Description: Elevated view from across street towards fire engines parked in front of Haack's Bicycles at 1250 East Washington Avenue. Firefighters are on the roof. The...

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