The 1931 Mack Type 19 Pumping Engine was purchased by the City of San Jose as a result of the devastating Courthouse Fire on May 18, 1931. The same night of the fire, the City Council met and directed the Clerk to seek bids for a brand new fire engine. On June...
For most fire departments the graceful old steam fire engines, the tall water towers and aerial ladders represented a sizeable investment. Most communities could not afford to expend large sums of cash for new motorized equipment, especially when existing equipment was still meeting the needs of the community. However several...
Franklin Engine 3 served the City of San Jose from Station # 3 located near Reed and First Street. During the Great Quake of 1906, Franklin Fire Station #3 collapsed on the engine. The engine was dug out by the firemen and then fought fires throughout San Jose for more than two straight days....
