Mack Fire Apparatus 21

By Britton W Crosby
Original Post March 2001 - Updated March 2005 - Re-launched April 2020
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Providence, RI is another example of a city that had an enduring relationship
with Mack fire apparatus. During the 1970s - 1990s Providence had a variety
of Mack apparatus including a well known "R" model "Special Hazards"
heavy rescue truck, Mack CF pumpers, and Mack Aerialscopes.

Providence Engine 3 is a refurbished Mack CF that operated out of the
infamous LaSalle Square fire station in downtown Providence, along
with the Ladder 1 and the Special Hazards.
Photo 1997

Mack Fire Trucks
Possibly America's most famous manufacturer of fire apparatus,
Mack Trucks of Allentown, Pennsylvania began building fire trucks around 1911.
Over the years, these beautiful fire engines, bearing the trademark "Bull Dog",
proved to be as tough and reliable as the saying "Built like a Mack Truck" indicates.
Thousands of these classic apparatus served over the years.
Mack stopped making custom apparatus in 1990 to the dismay of Mack fans.
This is a tribute to some of the Macks I have admired had the pleasure of photographing.

Providence Macks

Providence, RI was at one time a big Mack user.

Mack Models and Years Produced

Early Years.............................1900-1914
Model "A" Series...................1914-1938
Model "AB" Series................1914-1936
Model "AC" Series................1916-1938
"Early" Model "B" Series....1927-1941
Model "E" Series...................1936-1950
Model "L" Series...................1940-1954
Model "A" Series...................1950-1953
Model "B" Series...................1954-1966
Model "C" Series...................1956-1967
Model "MB" Series................1963-1978
Model "MC" Series................1978-1987
Model "MR" Series................1978-1987
Model "R" Series....................1966-1990
Model "CF" Series..................1967-1990
Mid-Liner MS Series..............1979-

Providence Fire Headquarters - LaSalle Square
Mack Engine 3, Mack Ladder 1, and Special Hazards 1 in 1996

Providence, RI Station 4
270 Rochambeau Ave.
Engine 4 1970's Mack CF
Note; This station was closed down in 2017.

Providence, RI
Engine 4
"Mack Duck"

Providence, RI
Engine 8 & Ladder 2
Sept 2007

Engine 11
Providence, RI Station 11
274 Reservoir Ave
1970's (1974?) Mack CF Engine 11 1000 gpm pumper

Providence, RI
1970's Engine 18? Mack CF
at Station 9, 223 Brook Street (E9-L8)

Providence, RI
1980's (1986?)Mack enclosed cab CF Engine 10
Operated from 874 Broad Street Station

Providence
Engine 10, Ladder 5, Rescue 1
874 Broad St
Sept 2007

Providence, RI
1986 Mack / Baker 95' Tower Ladder 1
Lasalle Square Station (downtown)
The old station served from 1940 to 2007 when it was closed
and replaced by a new headquarters on Washington Street.

Providence Tower Ladder 1
1986 Mack Aerial Scope at a Code Red in 1990

Providence 1970's Mack Aerial Scope Tower 2
1986 Fire photos

Providence Tower 2

Providence, RI
Special Hazards 1
1969 Mack R / Ranger heavy rescue

Providence Special Hazards 1

Providence, RI
Engine 8, Ladder 5, Engine 10
operating at a Code Red 1996

Providence, RI
Engine 8, 10, Ladder 5, another engine
Code Red

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