Front view of new fire engine – Texas-inglewood

Queensland State Archives posted a photo:

New Fire Engine for Inglewood

Inglewood: At a meeting of the Inglewood-Texas Fire Brigade Board, held in the Inglewood Council Chambers, it was decided to purchase a chassis for a new fire engine, the total estimated cost being £2900.


The meeting carried a motion to purchase a chassis of the type recommended by the metropolitan boards which has a quantity of spares for this type, the spares having been given to it by the American Army.


The Texas Chief Officer reported on drills held, and requested consideration to the purchase of breathing apparatus, and a “spurt” nozzle to avoid electrocution at fires near electrical mains.


It was decided to make inquiries regarding the equipment mentioned.

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Warwick Daily News, 9 April 1954

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Digital Image ID 18778

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