The harp has original plating still on it and is also in great shape with no damage or repairs. The base is aluminum and is polished bright. There are a couple of spots that are worn through from polishing itwhen it was inservice when I bought it. I did spray paint it years ago to preserve the plating. The bell was stored inside the house during storage. It is a solid brass bell and has a wonderful solid bass tone. It is from an American LaFrance fire truck but can be used on any other make. This bell is in very good original condition. I have owned this American LaFrance bell for over 30 years and it has been stored inside. Station #1 is home of the Boise Fire Department's Dive Team, staffs a Brush Rig for grass fires during the summer months and maintains an ATV for mountain trail rescue.American LaFrance Fire Engine-Truck bell For SaleĪmerican LaFrance Fire Engine-Truck bell: Today - The station crew consists of three members for each shift. The Truck company was relocated to FireHouse #5 to staff a new aerial ladder.Ģ013 - Interior and landscape renovations were completed. The 1990 LTI is put in reserve.Ģ007 - 105-foot Ladder Tower was relocated to FireHouse #7 and staffed by a Rescue company. May 2002 - The firehouse celebrates the 100 year anniversary of Engine 1 and Ladder 1 companies.Ģ003 - Engine 1 and Ladder 1 receive new apparatus, a new pumper and a 105-foot Ladder Tower.
Today, the building holds restaurants and business offices.ġ990 - Engine 1 and Ladder 1 receives new apparatus, a Seagraves 1500 gpm pumper and 110-foot LTI Tiller Aerial ladder. The 77-year old fire station located at 6th and Idaho Street is closed. July 1980 - FireHouse #1 is re-located to 707 Reserve Street. The fire bell last rang to mark the ending of World War II. July 1965 - Due to wear and tear on the bell tower at Central Station, the fire bell is removed and placed in Ann Morrison Park. A new American-LaFrance 750 gallons-per-minute pumper and 85-foot Seagraves tiller-ladder truck are purchased. The 80 horsepower aerial truck was the City's first motorized unit and cost $10,500.00.ġ924 - The Central Station firehouse is re-numbered as FireHouse #1.ġ941 - Engine 1 and Ladder 1 receive new apparatus. January 1912 - A new motorized Seagraves 65-foot tiller-ladder truck arrives. September 1903 - The new Central Station opens at Idaho Street and 6th Street. This is the first Central Station and was originally built for the volunteer department. 1892 - A new two-story, two-bay brick firehouse with sleeping quarters and a brass pole is built on Idaho Street between 7th and 8th Street next to the new City Hall.
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