The outdoor demonstration area will feature an unmissable display of historic fire engines. Come take a look!
COMBINED HOSE TRANSPORT OR "Gallo" - 1870
In 1870, when the Firefighters Company was established within the Buenos Aires Police Department, the equipment was rudimentary and consisted solely of two pumps and a few picks, ropes, axes, buckets, and hoses. At the time, when a fire broke out, churches would sound the alarm by continuously ringing their bells.
Firefighters had to travel on foot, regardless of the distance, dragging the heavy pumps and carrying hoses, buckets, ladders, and other tools in carts like this one. This type of transport was called a "Combined Hose Transport" and was internally known as the "Gallo" transport. These transports were manned by a crew of eight who would pull, harness, or carry them on a pole. They were stationed at many of the posts that operated in the sectional police stations of that time.
CORONEL CALAZA STEAM PUMP UNIT
Acquired in 1900 from the English company SHAND MASON & CO, this unit was put into service on November 30th in the maneuvering yard of the old Central Firehouse.
This unit was drawn by two draft horses. Its steam pump was revolutionary, providing greater pressure and, consequently, a longer reach, giving firefighters a significant advantage in their work.
It has two 63.5 mm diameter outlets from which the fire attack lines are deployed. Since August 16, 1949, it has been part of the exhibits in the Police Museum.
¡Claro! Aquí tienes la traducción al inglés de las secciones sobre la Unidad Leyland y la Autobomba MAN, junto con algunas notas sobre las elecciones de palabras y el contexto:
LEYLAND FIRE ENGINE
This 1934 Leyland fire engine, of English origin, was put into service in 1936. It was one of the first fire engines with an internal combustion engine that transported firefighters to incidents, as previously personnel and the pump traveled separately.
It has 12 seats and a 6-cylinder engine that powers a centrifugal water pump, capable of discharging 2800 liters per minute, resulting in improved response times and water reach.
This unit served until the mid-1970s and ended its days training newly graduated officers.
MAN FIRE ENGINE - 1965
The MAN METZ fire engine is of German origin and measures 2.7 meters high by 7.1 meters long. Its arrival in the 1960s contributed to the acquisition of the latest technology on the market. As a result, fire extinguishing services reached their full expansion, with a complete presence in the metropolitan area and the emerging airport infrastructure.
It is a symbol of the progress and professionalization of the then Fire Department Superintendency.
"REPÚBLICA" WATER TANKER
A 1928 Dodge Graham Brothers water tanker, it has a 3,000-liter water tank and, lacking a water pump, expels water through the pressurization of gases from the engine exhaust.
It belonged to the "Lomas de Zamora Volunteer Firefighters" and was in service until 1955. It is currently preserved as a relic in the institution.
HISTORIC UNIT: MOBILE UNIT NO. 12
In 1966, the 3 de Febrero Volunteer Fire Department, founded on April 18, 1960, was able to acquire its first brand-new unit. This was a flagship vehicle that began providing services as the first fire crew in the jurisdiction.
This vehicle was a FORD F-600 with a V8 engine, a capacity of 5,000 liters of water, and a pump capable of delivering 90,000 liters per hour.
Currently, the unit is in excellent working condition and has been designated as a historic unit. Its value is highlighted by the countless services it has provided.
