8-750 (1933)

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8-750
Overview
Year 1933; 91 years ago (1933)
Manufacturer Peter Pirsch
Type Pumper
Chronology
Predecessor 1921 Seagrave Pumper (8-500)
Successor 1954 Ward LaFrance Pumper (8-750)


General

  • Apparatus Type: Pumper
  • Manufacturer: Peter Pirsch
  • Year: 1933
  • Serial Number: 786
  • Color: Red

Chassis/Cab

  • Model: Model 15
  • Cab Type: Open

Drivetrain

  • Engine Make/Model: Continental
  • Engine Specs: 125 HP

Pump & Tank

  • Pump Capacity: 750 GPM
  • Water Capacity: 200 USG

Body

Equipment

Dimensions

Construction

  • Cost: $6,500 (equivalent to $136,066 in 2021)
  • Delivery Date: March 24, 1933

Disposition

  • In Service Date: 1933
  • Out of Service Date: 1954
  • Purchaser: Pigeon Forge, TN
  • Misc. History: This apparatus was originally supposed to be an FWD pumper, however following a dispute between the Company and Fire District as well as the pumper being delivered under-powered, it was returned to FWD and the Peter Pirsch was purchased instead.