In 1917, a Buick car chassis on which a fire truck body was mounted became the first mechanized piece of fire equipment. The first custom-built Dodge pumper fire truck was purchased in 1930.
In 1917, a Buick car chassis on which a fire truck body was mounted became the first mechanized piece of fire equipment. The first custom-built Dodge pumper fire truck was purchased in 1930.
Shirley Adams was a lifelong Metamora resident and collected information and photos on its rich history for over 50 years. Information and photos for many of the articles posted here are from her archives. Enjoy reading.
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