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Union Pumper


Image Union Pumper 1954 La France
Stationed: No. 4 Fire Station, 2326 Duthie Avenue.

1954 La France Model 710 P.E.C. Empire triple combination pumper originally purchase by the Corporation of Burnaby on November 23, 1954 at a cost of $27,343.00.

Engine: La France V12, 275 Horse Power at 3,200 r.p.m. 4 distributors, 24 spark plugs, 2 carburetors, and 4 fuel pumps Water Pump: La France 840 G.P.M. two stage parallel series centrifugal type. Transmission: Fuller 5 Forward, 1 reverse (heavy duty, sliding type).

Operation: Local 323 and Burnaby Firefighters operate and manage the pumper for community events. Please call (604) 434-1717 for additional information or bookings.