ANTIQUE  FIRE TRUCKS

Chester Volunteer Fire Company's first Engine. This was a chemical tank mounted on a Pierce Arrow chassis built by the charter members in 1921

This is our 1959 Dodge Power Wagon; it is commonly referred to as the "Turtle." It is equipped with a 250-gallon tank and has a 250 gallon per minute pump. This truck was our first brush and utility truck. It has been completely restored.

This is our 1963 B Model Mack fire engine. The "B", as it is commonly referred to, has served as the symbol for the Chester Volunteer Fire Company for over fifty-eight years. This truck is equipped with a 750 gallon per minute pump and a 500-gallon water tank.

Old Engine 1 is a 1994 Pierce/Lance. This truck was considered to be the work horse of our fleet because it was first due to most calls. This truck is equipped with a 1500 gallon per minute pump and a 500-gallon water tank. She still runs and is used for fire truck rides at our carnival and Santa escort.

Old Engine 2 is a 2004 E-One Typhoon. It is equipped with a 2000 gallon per minute pump, a 1000-gallon water tank and 45 gallons of firefighting foam. Engine 2 was equipped to be autonomous at the initial stages of most incidents, including being equipped with the jaws of life for car accidents.

1970 R-Model Mack. Engine 2 (31-62) 750 GPM pump with 1000 gal. tank. Re-fitted in 1983 and served until 2004

1968 R- Model Mack CVFC Engine 1(31-61) 750 GPM with a 500 tank this Engine was refitted with a new body to extend its service.She was retired in 1994 and continued to serve in Virginia with the Linden Volunteer Fire Company. This Engine now resides in the Virginia Fire Mueseum

NOTE: You can still see the disticntive "CHESTER" on the top of the cab

1951 Ward LaFrance 500 GPM pump 300 Gallon Tank

Early 50s Ford with a LaFrance body 500 GPM pump