Make, Model, Year: 1937 Ward LaFrance Pumper

Owner: Cumberland Valley Hose Co Shippensburg, Pa

Pump Type: Rotary Gear

Original Owner: Borough of Shippensburg

Pump Capacity: 900

Restoration By: Bretzman's Fire Apparatus

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This unit was originally purchase by the Borough of Shippensburg in 1937 and housed in the CV Hose Co station. It remained in service until 1959 and was fully restored in 2006.

 

The gold leaf is outstanding, give it a second look and you'll realize it's actually a vinyl product. You don't often see a restoration with this much period equipment on it.  If this were 1950 you wouldn't think twice about running it out first due. This rig is as perfect as they come and a definite reflection on the CV hose Company's pride in their history.