This engine was the Palmerston North Fire Station's latest purchase in 1981, at a cost of $120,000. It had a fire speed gear box and could pump water at the rate of 65 litres per second. Once fitted with the necessary equipment, it was intended to fight all house fires in the district.
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Fire Engine
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- September 19, 1981
- Digitisation ID
- 2008P_F26_WOR_1516
- Held In
- Coolstore
Creation
- Created By
- Manawatu Evening Standard
- Place
- Palmerston North
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