by Museum Admin | Dec 10, 2019
During the 1930s many cities couldn’t afford Mack’s pricey line of first class fire engines. In 1938 Mack introduced a new line of affordable “District” fire engines. Although based on a rugged Mack chassis, the Model 45 used a competent but lower priced... 
by Museum Admin | Dec 10, 2019
The Baldwin, New York Fire Department purchased this Model C fire engine from Mack in 1966 and operated it on first line status until 2010, when it was donated to the Hall of Flame. Unusual for 1966, they ordered an open cab rig. It is a triple combination, with a... 
by Museum Admin | Dec 9, 2019
Mack fire engines have always been extremely popular in the states of the northeastern United States, especially New York and Pennsylvania, where Mack operated several factories. This engine was Mack’s second version of a cab forward design. It was introduced... 
by Museum Admin | Dec 9, 2019
Mack built over 24,000 Model A’s, about 300 of which were fire engines. The rest were sold as over the road trucks. The Model A was popular with volunteer fire departments. Its 510 cubic inch “Thermodyne” gasoline engine’s 180 horsepower is more than adequate for... 
by Museum Admin | Dec 9, 2019
The Baltimore Fire Department bought several Mack “Bulldog” trucks from the Army after World War I. In 1922 the Department’s Maintenance Shops matched this 1919 Type AC Mack with a Holloway horse drawn ladder/chemical wagon built around 1885. The truck...