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Author: Walter McCall, Hardbound, 384 Pages, ISBN: 9780912612089, 1st Edition, 1976 - Second-Hand book in excellent unread condition -
Any undertaking of this magnitude would be impossible without a great deal of assistance and cooperation. The author would therefore like to extend his sincere gratitude to the following, who unhesitatingly shared not only their extensive collections of fire apparatus photographs and literature, but also their own specialized knowledge of this fascinating subject.
Special thanks must go to: my good friend Dan G. Martin, who has probably forgotten more about this subject than is contained in this entire book; John F. Sytsma, America's No. 1 Ahrens-Fox fire engine buff and an established author in this hobby in his own right; Harold S. Walker, who provided invaluable assistance in researching the early motor years; John J. Robrecht for the use of some of his superb photos, and to other such well-known and respected fire apparatus photographers as Richard M. Adelman, Shaun P. Ryan, Charles E. Beckwith, Jack Calderone, Jim Burner Jr., Larry Phillips, Walt Schryver, Bill Schwartz, Willard Sorensen, Curt Hudson, R. J. Cook, Norm Gladding and the late Robert J. Barber.
I would be remiss in not also extending my appreciation to: Mrs. Arlene Shingler, Public Relations Dept., American LaFrance; James F. Casey, Editor of "Fire Engineering"; A. J. "Al" Burch, Owner and Publisher of "The Visiting Fireman"; Alex P. Matches, author of "It Began With A Ronald"; Marvin H. Cohen, President of Monhagen Hose Co. No. 1, Middletown, N. Y., and Richard A. Horstmann, one of the prime-movers behind the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America, Inc.
Also deserving of my special thanks are Eric A. Sprenger, Alan M. Craig, Ted Hanifan, Dave Stewardson, John L. Holden, Richard Story, Robert M. Beals, Elliot Kahn, Al Judge, Dick Garard, Greg Northrop, Bill Durrett, Rodger Birchfield, Dan Ranges, Richard Henrich, Leonard W. Williams, Clarence C. Woodard, Jim Jackson, Steven B. Loftin, Roger Bjorge and Paul Guilbert, Jr.
My valued friends George H. Dammann and Thomas A. McPherson are also in my debt for making this book possible.
Last but by no means least, heartfelt thanks are reserved for my dear wife Denise, who put up with all of the late nights, the lost weekends, and endless typing.
