P. O. BOX 3332 PEABODY, MA 01961-3332
The Massachusetts Antique Fire Apparatus Association, Inc. was founded as a local group in early 1977, a chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America, located in Syracuse New York. The purpose of the organization is to promote and preserve antique motorized fire apparatus. However you do not have to own a piece of apparatus to belong. It is open to ALL upon application to the Board of Directors. A general monthly meeting is held usually the first Sunday of the month at different location throughout the eastern part of the state. An Annual Fire Apparatus Parade, Show and Fiematic Flea Market is held the second Saturday in June.We publish a bi-monthly newsletter with a calendar of events, a for sale - wanted page, plus articles & photos relating to antique apparatus.
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WELCOME to the HOME PAGE of the
MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER of the
SOCIETY for the PRESERVATION and APPRECIATION of
ANTIQUE MOTOR
FIRE APPARATUS
in AMERICA
OLD FIRE TRUCKS ARE FUN
BECOME A MEMBER
AND ENJOY THE FUN WITH US
LAST UPDATED 7-25-08
MAFAA,S ANNUAL
ROBERT M. SEGEL
SPIRIT OF SPAAMFAA AWARD
WAS PRESENTED TO
NORMAN F. (SHULTZ) STONE, JR.
at the Annual Muster June 14th
Wakefield Fire Chief David Parr will be retiring from the department effective September 5th, 2008.
His last day on Duty will be July 31st.
The following events have been scheduled to celebrate the Chief's retirement.
There will be a reception for Chief Parr on August 1st from 9 A.M. to noon at the Americal Civic Center located at 467 Main Street in Wakefield for anyone wanting to say hello and wish the Chief well. Light refreshments will be served.
A formal retirement party will be held at the Sheraton Colonial Hotel in Wakefield on October 4th with Cocktails at 6 P.M. and Dinner at 7 P.M.
Tickets are $50 per person. To obtain tickets, contact the secretary Rosemary at 781-246-6435 ext 312
or drop by fire department administration at the Wakefield Public Safety Building.
A special room rate of $79 is available at the Sheraton for this evening. Rooms must be reserved by September 20th.
Call 800-325-3535 and mention the Parr Retirement.
Sincerely,
Michael Sullivan
Wakefield Fire Captain
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 31st-Aug 2nd - SPAAMFAA'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION & MUSTER - LIVERPOOL, NY
Aug 3rd - Yankee Homecoming Parade - Newburyport -lineup 11:00hrs @ Fire HQ
Aug 16th - Parade, Show & Firematic Flea Mkt - Wehham - lineup 08:30hrs Pingree Field Rte 1A
Aug 16th - Parade, Muster & Firematic Flea Mkt - York Village, ME - lineup 11:30hrs Woodbridge Rd @ York St
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RIGS OF THE MONTH
Wakefield Engine 1's 2006 Seagrave meets up with former Engine 1's 1956 Mack
at the annual MAFAA muster in Edgewater Park
What a difference Fifty years makes.
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A FEW SHOTS OF OUR
31ST ANNIVERSARY SHOW
FOR SALE / WANTED
I am looking for Framingham's Ex Eng 7, it was a red 1958 open cab B Model Mack, last seen in Hookset, NH in the auto hunter magazine. If you have any info please contact Robert at rwillander@verizon.net Thanks
1955 American LaFrance Tillered Ladder, repowered with a 601 Continental gas engine in 2004, std trans, new battery, new alternator, rebuilt siren, tires good, No Large Aerial (removed and remounted on another truck) No Turntable, set up as a kids ride, it has a few ground ladders mounted in the middle, most upholstery redone, with much weight removed this truck is very fast ! $2500 / B.O. Ex-W.Nynack NY Ex-Protection #2 Newbury, MA. Call Charlie Bachini 978-768-7494
1949 Ahrens Fox Model HT closed cab Reg.#3481 ex Freeport, NY SOLD
1938 Ahrens Fox Model BT open cab Reg.# 4022 ex Fame/ Lewistown PA
Bothe truck stored inside and need complete restoration.
1957 Mack B85 100ft rear mount Magirus aerial ladder. Ex Milwaukee truck, same one pictured on page 287 in McCalls book. This truck is in very good condition and has always been stored inside.
For more information contact Jack Norman at 1-321-267-1914
Looking for a headliner for a 1968 Mack CF600 Robert Aldenberg 978-777-3799
Looking for a headliner for a 1939 American LaFrance, it has an International Cab K5. Bob Fusselman Freeport Fire Co. 4 Main St. Freeport, ME 04032 e-mail Boxalarm22@aol.com
1979 MAXIM "S" Model Pumper, Detroit 8V71 Detroit Diesel, 5 speed manual, air brakes, single speed rear end, 26,458 miles, Goodyear radial tires, 1000GPM Pump, 1000 gal Poly tank, 2 booster reels w hose & nozzles, 3 Hard suction, ladders, air horns;asking $8,500, truck is located in Conn, contact Vince Rusch 1-800-635-4552, e-mail vjrusch@acmenet.net
1966 C Model Mack Ex- Marblehead, MA
Runs good, needs body work Asking $1,800 or B/0 contact Dave 978-768-7949
Posted 11-27-03