Fire Buffs promote the general welfare of the fire and rescue service and protect its heritage and history. Famous Fire Buffs through the years include New York Fire Surgeon Harry Archer, Boston Pops Conductor Arthur Fiedler, New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and - legend has it - President George Washington.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

VINTAGE ARLINGTON

Photo: Arlington County Fire Department
Wagon 2 - 1969 Ward LaFrance engine based at old Fire Station No. 2 at Ballston.

Photo: Arlington County Fire Department
Truck 5 -  1947 American LaFrance aerial based at old Fire Station No. 5, then known as Jefferson District. Today it's Crystal City. 

Photo: Higgins collection
Wagon 5 - a 1948 American LaFrance, also at the old Jefferson District firehouse.


Wagon 3 -  American LaFrance engine based at old Fire Station No. 3, Cherrydale.