Description
Grumman Fire Apparatus – 1976 to 1992 Photo Archive. By: Kent D. Parrish. Grumman is typically associated with aviation legends such as World War II Wildcat and Hellcat fighter planes. Grumman also produced fire apparatus from 1976 to 1982. In 1976, Grumman acquired Howe Fire Apparatus of Anderson, Indiana with its two subsidiaries the Oren-Roanoke Corp. and Coast Fire Apparatus. Grumman soon became a major player in the fire apparatus industry. Within a short time, Grumman was churning out enough rigs to place it among the top four manufacturers in the USA. Grumman introduced innovation and space-age technology to the fire apparatus industry. This book highlights the wide range of pumpers, tankers, and aerials built by Grumman on commercial and custom chassis. Softbound. B&W Photos. Pgs. 126. Regular price $32.95
