Books

American LaFrance 900 Series Apparatus of the New York City Fire Department
Price
$24.95

By John A. Calderone
Soft cover 48 pages, 8-1/2x11". A history of the American LaFrance 900 Series as used in New York City, showing photos of every American LaFrance 900 Series apparatus on the New York City Fire Department roster.

A Guide to Boston Fire Apparatus
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$15.95

Edited by John A. Calderone

Small format book, 5-1/2 by 8-1/2, All Color, 48 pages, softcover, Features every apparatus in service in Boston at time of publication. A selection of company patches, too

NY Mack L-Model Fire Apparatus
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$13.95

By John A. Calderone

Soft cover, 8-1/2 x 11, Black & white with a color section, Features Mack L-Model apparatus of NYC

NYC Hose Wagons
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$24.95

By John A. Calderone

Soft cover,56 pages, 8-1/2x11" landscape format. The development and evolution of hose wagons from early horse-drawn units to the present Includes photos of every type of motorized hose wagon used in NYC

They Also Serverd
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$49.95

By John A. Calderone

Hard cover, 8-1/2x11", 208 pages, color throughout, almost 600 photos. A history of the non-municipal fire departments and fire brigades that operated within New York City.

SEAGRAVE REAR-MOUNTS of the New York City Fire Department
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$24.95

New York City’s first Seagrave rear-mount, a demonstrator, was purchased off a trade show display floor in 1969. A total of 300 Seagrave rear-mounts have served the City since then and have proven to be a workhorse during the City’s War Years. Each model is shown, along with their assignments and data. This book will be the latest in our series on New York City fire apparatus.

Ward LaFrance Fire Apparatus of the New York City Fire Department
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$29.95

Soft cover, 64 pages, 8-1/2x11".
A history of Ward LaFrance fire apparatus as used in New York City showing photos of each type along with registration numbers and assignments.

Tilers and Tractors for the New York City Fire Department
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$34.95

Rather then focus on one specific manufacture or apparatus model, this book traces the evolution of the tillered aerial in New York City from the first motorized tiller delivered in 1912 through the current in service units. Also included are the wide variety of tractors purchased through the years that were used to power older tillers. Many never before published photos.

Guide to New York City Fire Apparatus 2019 EDITION
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$29.95

Guide to New York City Fire Apparatus 2019 EDITION By John A. Calderone Small format book, 5-1/2 by 8-1/2, All Color, 88 pages, soft cover, Features an example of every type apparatus in service in NYC at time of publication. Includes registration numbers and assignments. 

Haz-Mat and Decon Apparatus Of the New York City Fire Department
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$34.95

This book traces the evolution of apparatus designed to handle hazardous materials responses in New York City. It includes haz-mat apparatus, haz-mat tenders, decontamination units, decon support apparatus, EMS Emergency Response Squad apparatus, Haz-Mat Operations vehicles, Haz-Tac and Rescue Medic ambulances, Rapid Response Vehicles and WMD trucks.

 

This book is 80 pages of photos, history, registration numbers, and assignments