BALTIMORE ENGINES OF THE 1940's
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..The 1940's started with the delivery of four more of these American LaFrance Series 500 pumpers. They were 750 gpm. with a 200 gallon tank. They were assigned to Engine Companies 5, 11, 33, and 36. The 500 series pumpers were modified by the repair shop, having the top ladder storage rack removed, with the ladders being re-mounted on the sides. A "Baltimore basket" was added, and on a number of them, a Morris monitor pipe was installed. Pictured is Engine 11's, placed in service on May 14, 1941, which has received the full treatment.
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..In 1946 Baltimore City received nine of these Seagrave semi-cab pumpers. They had a 750 gpm. pump and 200 gallon tank. These units were placed in service with Engine Companies 2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 35 and 38. Engine 38's was reassigned to Engine 53 in 1955, and Engine 2's was demolished in a collision with Truck 6 in 1962. Most served as reserves during the 1970's. Pictured is Engine Co. 13's, placed in service July 8, 1946. Except for the "C" Model Mack's of the 1960's, this would be the last group of engines to come through with the red lower body panels.
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..In 1947 Baltimore City received eight of these Ward LaFrance semi-cab pumpers. They had a 750 gpm. pump and the tanks were now 250 gallon. These units were placed in service with Engine Companies 22, 25, 27, 30, 34, 40, 41, and 50, with 50's being placed in service on January 21, 1948. Engine 34's was reassigned to Engine 3 in 1951. Pictured is Engine 22's, placed in service March 25, 1947.
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..In 1948 Baltimore City received another Mack order when four of these open cab L Model 85's were placed in service with Engine Companies 52, 55, 57, and 58. They were 750 gpm. with a 250 gallon tank. Pictured is Engine 57's, placed in service on May 17, 1948.
