1954 Seagrave "70th Anniversary Series"
Aerial Tractor
(Apparatus #198) (Tow Truck)
Tow Truck
In
1951, the Seagrave Corporation marked it's 70th year in the fire
apparatus industry with
the introduction of its first all-new postwar
fire apparatus design. Seagrave's "70th Anniversary
Series", as the new model was known, enjoyed one of the longest continuous production
runs in
U.S. fire apparatus history - 19 years.
Apparatus 198 was delivered to the Seattle Fire Department on May 7,
1954, as a tractor-drawn
100-foot three-section all steel aerial ladder
truck. In 1977, it was involved in an accident that
caused
considerable damage to the trailer and ladder, and because of the
anticipated expense in making repairs, the city decided to sell the rig
instead. It was acquired by the LRFD later that year. The
undamaged tractor was salvaged and converted to a tow truck for use by
the Last Resort Fire
Department. It has come in very handy when a rig breaks down on
the road, or one of our "unrestored" rigs needs to be moved. We
also are able to tow the SFD's horse-drawn steamer to parades, displays
and other events.
Historical Photos . . .
App 198 (Ladder 4) 1960
App 198 (Ladder 4) 1960
App 198 in reserve (Ladder 7) 1972
~
Apparatus 198 Company Assignments ~
1954 - 1970
Ladder 4 - 2334-4th Ave (Station 2)
1970 - 1977
Reserve
1977 . . . . Sold
~ The Station ~
SFD Fire Station #2 (1921-present)
App 198 (Ladder 4) 1954-1970
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