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Coffeyville firefighters seek help restoring classic fire engine

By Wil Day,

17 hours ago

COFFEYVILLE, Kan. (KSNW) — Firefighters in Coffeyville hope to restore of piece of the department’s history.

International Association of Firefighters Local 265 in Coffeyville is raising money to restore a fire engine the department first used nearly 75 years ago. The truck is a 1953 Peter Pirsch 75’ Ladder truck that was once owned by the department.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0t8jHY_0uTLOHze00 — A 1953 Peter Pirsch 75’ Ladder truck once operated by the Coffeyville, Kansas Fire Department (courtesy IAFF Local #265)

Peter Pirsch and Sons was based in Kenosha, Wisconsin and was the first modern, motorized fire truck with its own ladder system. It operated from 1900 to 1986 before dissolving.

Donations to help fund the restoration effort can be dropped off in person or mailed to:

International Assoc of Fire Fighters #265
1206 W. 11th St.
Coffeyville, KS 67337

They are also accepting donations directly through Venmo at @local265.

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