1916 American LaFrance-Brockway

In March of 1915, Fire Comapny No. 1 put a committee together to plan a subscription service to be able to fund the purchase of a modern, automobile chemical fire engine.

(March 24th, 1915 News Herald)

Purchased in May of 1916 from the La France Fire Engine Company of Elmira, NY at the cost of $2,8000, the first motorized fire apparatus in Department history was hoped to be deliverd in time for the June Bucks County Firemen's Convention being held in neighboring Perkasie.

(May 17th, 1916 News Herald)

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