Forest Grove
Firefighters Association
| "Trained to Save, Committed to Serve" |
(503) 992-3240 FAX (503) 992-3243 Email Us 1919 Ash Street Forest Grove, Oregon 97116 Website Created and maintained by Forest Grove Firefighters Association |
| 2009 Monthly Call Totals: |
| January: 198 February: 197 March: 190 April: 202 May: 211 June: 206 July: 217 August: 218 September: 196 October: 213 November: 192 December: Total: 2241 |
| 2008 Total Calls: 2704 |
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| 1906 American LaFrance Steamer |
On July 25th 1907 this steamer went into service protecting the City of Portland. It is called a Steamer for the
simple fact that it runs on steam. Similar to a steam driven train from the early 1900's this apparatus has a
boiler which produces steam to drive the water pump. The Steam was drawn by 2 to 3 horses, and actually used
fire to fight fire. Someone was always having to stock the boiler with coal to keep the boiler producing steam to
power the pump.
On September 4th 1935, the steamer was purchased from the City of Portland for $150. The Steamer was used
mainly as a second out apparatus. The wooden wheels were removed and replaced with metal wheels and was
now drawn by a truck instead of horses. The steamer stayed in service until the mid 40's when it was retired
from service. In 1975, a group of firefighters started to restore the steamer for the Country's up coming
Bi-Centennial the following year. New wooden wheels were built, it was repainted and the striping was hand
painted to match the original art work which covered the sides of the steamer. After the restoration the steamer
has been used in parades and various fire department functions.
In 2007, the wheels were once again rebuilt to withstand the weight of this steamer. The steamer after making
the century mark is still fully operational and in years past has made the journey to the steam powered museum
in Brooks, Oregon.
If you would like to see a piece of firefighting history, swing by the fire station. It is on display in the show room
which is visible from in front of the station. You can also stop in during normal business hours to see it up close.
simple fact that it runs on steam. Similar to a steam driven train from the early 1900's this apparatus has a
boiler which produces steam to drive the water pump. The Steam was drawn by 2 to 3 horses, and actually used
fire to fight fire. Someone was always having to stock the boiler with coal to keep the boiler producing steam to
power the pump.
On September 4th 1935, the steamer was purchased from the City of Portland for $150. The Steamer was used
mainly as a second out apparatus. The wooden wheels were removed and replaced with metal wheels and was
now drawn by a truck instead of horses. The steamer stayed in service until the mid 40's when it was retired
from service. In 1975, a group of firefighters started to restore the steamer for the Country's up coming
Bi-Centennial the following year. New wooden wheels were built, it was repainted and the striping was hand
painted to match the original art work which covered the sides of the steamer. After the restoration the steamer
has been used in parades and various fire department functions.
In 2007, the wheels were once again rebuilt to withstand the weight of this steamer. The steamer after making
the century mark is still fully operational and in years past has made the journey to the steam powered museum
in Brooks, Oregon.
If you would like to see a piece of firefighting history, swing by the fire station. It is on display in the show room
which is visible from in front of the station. You can also stop in during normal business hours to see it up close.
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| 2010 Monthly Call Totals: |
| 2009 Total Calls: 2505 |
| January: 234 February: 187 March: 215 April: 176 May: June: July: August: September: October: November: December: Total: 812 |
| January: 234 February: 187 March: 215 April: 176 May: 209 June: 201 July: August: September: October: November: December: Total: 1222 |