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Bluxome near 4th 1967

Fire Station 8, Bluxome between 4th and 5th Street [36 Bluxome Street. Close up of a pump panel on TC-37, a 1965 American LaFrance '900' Series triple combination with 1250 gallons per minute pump, with a 400-gallon tank and 2 booster reels; open cab with jump seats. The term 'triple' refers to its triple function: pumper; hose tender; and water tank. Historically, each function was provided by a separate vehicle. ]
Andrew Brandi (Courtesy of Richard Brandi)

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