FIRE APPARATUS

ASSIGNMENT RECORD OF FIRE APPARATUS

SHOP NUMBER

Engine 5's 1948 Mack 'Cardox' hose wagon, at quarters, circa 1950. Shop #396.
Engine 5's 1948 Mack 'Cardox' hose wagon, at quarters, circa 1950. Shop #396.

Engine 5's 1948 Mack 'Cardox' hose wagon, at old quarters, circa 1985. Shop #396.
Engine 5's 1948 Mack 'Cardox' hose wagon, at old quarters, circa 1985. Shop #396.

(L-R) Engine 5's 1948 Mack pumper & 1948 Mack hose wagon, circa 1968. Pumper Shop #191, Wagon Shop #396.
(L-R) Engine 5's 1948 Mack pumper & 1948 Mack hose wagon, circa 1968.
Pumper Shop #191.     Wagon Shop #396.

APPARATUS BY SHOP NUMBER

Shop# Year Maker Model
#396 1948 Mack Type 85 'Cardox' Hose and
Booster Wagon, 150gal. tank.
Builder ID#85LS1245.

Shop# Years Company
#396 1948-1950 Engine 40 (Wagon)
#396 1950-1982 Engine 5 (Wagon)
#396 1982-1990 In custodial custody
#396 1990-1994 Restored to original by
Boston Firefighters Relief Assoc.
#396 1994-current Museum piece used by
Boston Firefighters Relief Assoc.


Engine 5's 1948 Mack 'Cardox' hose wagon, after rehab, at Fire Museum, circa 2000. Shop #396.
Engine 5's 1948 Mack 'Cardox' hose wagon, after rehab, at Fire Museum, circa 2000. Shop #396.








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