Engine 833

Dedicated to the Memory of

Captain Harry J. Vogel

Captain,* Vigilant Fire Company, 1934

• 1952 Mack Model 95
• Gasoline powered straight 8 engine
• 5 speed manual transmission
• 1000gpm two stage centrifugal pump
• All original and unrestored condition
• In service until 1979, now used at musters and antique shows

Notable history:

*In 1934 the Captain was the highest ranking officer, as there was no rank of Chief.  The dedication plaque on the apparatus reads “Harry Vogel Chief” to symbolize he was the leader of the department at the time, but in fact his rank was Captain.

In the early 1980’s, 833 was involved in a collision with a car that sideswiped the rear corner. Several members, who were riding the side and rear step, was common in those days, were injured. Luckily no one was killed and all made a full recovery. The damage was repaired but a keen eye can see the rear fenders are not identical.

One of our senior members related a story about 833 was during the winter time, there was always a snow shovel left in the cab. When returning from a call the chauffer would stop the truck short of backing in the building and shovel out any snow that had accumulated inside the open cab.

833 is still fully functional and pumps water from a draft when taken to musters and shows.