Before
After
The unique rig started life as a 1966 Peter Pirsch Aerial 1 HC Tractor and was converted into a heavy rescue, still with maneuvered with the original tiller.
A new tractor was added at some point.
Based at Fire Station No. 1 in central Springfield, the hybrid was known for a bumpy ride - especially for the tillerman - as the removal of the aerial ladder lessened its weight.
Before its conversion, the rig operated as Truck 6. It was retired in the 1990s and replaced with a rescue engine.
Photos courtesy of the Springfield Fire-Rescue Division.
Springfield's original Rescue 1 was dubbed the "Aircraft Carrier" due to its size.
The unique rig started life as a 1966 Peter Pirsch Aerial 1 HC Tractor and was converted into a heavy rescue, still with maneuvered with the original tiller.
A new tractor was added at some point.
Based at Fire Station No. 1 in central Springfield, the hybrid was known for a bumpy ride - especially for the tillerman - as the removal of the aerial ladder lessened its weight.
Before its conversion, the rig operated as Truck 6. It was retired in the 1990s and replaced with a rescue engine.
Photos courtesy of the Springfield Fire-Rescue Division.