September 10, 2011 - At the 40th Annual Engine 260 Muster in Milford, Shelton's 1938 Ahrens-Fox Model BT 1250 GPM pumper still going strong. On March 1, 1975, this pumper drafted from the Housatonic River and supplied Hamden's Engine 3 (and four other pumpers!) during Shelton's infamous Sponge Rubber fire.
This meticulously restored 1926 Maxim 750 GPM pumper was featured at the 39th annual Engine 260 Muster held at Milford on Saturday, Sept. 11. In 1928, Hamden purchased one exactly like it. Hamden's engine served as Engine 3 for 24 years. CLICK to enlarge.
This is Chief Raymond C. Spencer's helmet, presented to Chan Brainard by former Chief V. Paul Leddy in 1993. CLICK on the photo to view lots more photos of Chan Brainard's massive collection of fire department items.
