Historic Fire Apparatus
Hose Wagon (Early 1900's)
Horse-drawn hose wagon used before motorized fire engines. Carried hoses, tools, and firefighting gear to the scene.
1918 REO
One of Liberty Hose Company's early motorized fire engines, built on a REO chassis. Marked the transition from horse-drawn to motorized apparatus.
1926 Cosmopolitan
Early motorized pumper featuring a front-mounted pump and greater hose capacity, improving water delivery and efficiency.
1948 Ward LaFrance
Post-World War II pumper with advanced pumping power and durable design.
1963 Mack
Classic Mack B-series pumper known for its rugged performance and distinctive cab design.
1984 Mack
Modernized Mack engine featuring improved safety, enclosed cab, and higher pump capacity.
Historic Firehouses & Members
First Liberty Hose firehouse on John St.
Liberty Hose firehouse on Wellwood Ave.
Liberty Hose members
1984 Company picture
Left to right: Top of truck: Phil Fortunato, Hermi Jaffie, Charley Fisher,
Capt. Mike Tokash, Henry May.
Left to right standing: Anthony Viola, Jack Callahan, Lt. Ernie Stuhldreher,
Chief G. Willhelm, Ex-Chief Frank Voelka, Lt. Teddy Jaffie, John Pinter,
George Pike.
From the Archives
Credit: Callahan family
