Sugar Land Fire-EMS
Apparatus Maintenance and Restoration Fund
The future goal is for these to be used to represent the Sugar Land Fire-EMS in parades, neighborhood/civic events, and public educational and training projects. And if required, to be used to provide burial transportation for firefighters.
The apparatus currently consists of the following items:
1919 Ford Model T Fire Truck
1922 Foamite-Childs 33 Gallon Capacity Foam Extinguisher
1926 Seagrave Fire Engine
1927 Ford Model T Coupe
1946 Chevrolet Fire Engine
The apparatus currently consists of the following items:
1919 Ford Model T Fire Truck
1922 Foamite-Childs 33 Gallon Capacity Foam Extinguisher
1926 Seagrave Fire Engine
1927 Ford Model T Coupe
1946 Chevrolet Fire Engine
- The 1919 Model T was the first motorized fire truck for Sugar Land. It under went a restoration back in the late 1970’s to get it back to operational status, but was not a museum level of restoration. It has been used in parades and events over the years. It was used in 2019 as a firefighter funeral transportation vehicle. This truck requires funds to keep it operational.
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The 1922 Foamite-Childs Foam Extinguisher.
This is a 33-gallon capacity foam extinguisher. It underwent a previous restoration to get it back to operational status but was not a museum level of restoration. It is currently stored in the SLF-EMS Administration Building lobby. This apparatus requires funds to keep it operational. |
The 1927 Ford Model T Coupe. This vehicle was graciously donated to the SLF-EMS to be restored as a “Fire Chief” car. The donor also provided $10,000 to be used specifically for the restoration efforts for this vehicle. The goal is to return the condition to “parade readiness”, as a museum quality restoration is cost prohibitive. The Duty Crews at Station 1 have volunteered to lead these restoration efforts as their time permits. The body will require some effort in preparation to repaint the vehicle to red. As of September 2022, the current efforts include the recent purchase of new batteries and rebuilding the carburetor to then determine the condition of the engine and running gears.
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The 1926 Seagrave was the second motorized fire truck for Sugar Land. The pump on this truck was designed to pump water over the top of the 152 feet tall Imperial Sugar Char House. The goal is to return the condition to “parade readiness”, as a museum quality restoration is cost prohibitive. This engine has been stored outside for over 30 years. The truck body is in very poor condition, and we do not know when the engine was last run. The body will require significant metal work, and complete overhaul of the engine and running gears, including new tires and tubes. The floor board of the cab will need to be replaced and the seat rebuilt and upholstered. |
The 1946 Chevrolet was the third fire truck for Sugar Land. Besides service in Sugar Land, it was used to support firefighting efforts of the historic 1947 Texas City explosion of the SS Grandcamp on April 16 & 17, and firefighting games and training until the early 1980’s. The goal is to return the condition to “parade readiness”, as a museum quality restoration is cost prohibitive. This engine has been stored outside for over 20 to 30 years. The truck body is in poor condition, but the lead mechanic has performed some maintenance on the engine over the years and it does run. The body will require significant metal work, and paint, and the interior will need to be restored.
Make a Contribution:
Donations may be made to:
CFAA
Attn: Truck Maintenance & Restore Fund
10405 Corporate Drive
Sugar Land, TX 77478
