Fire Truck Restoration:
PCHS Museum has a strong partnership
with the Town of Florence, Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC)
Florence, and Central Arizona Central College (CAC) to restore three
Fire Trucks in the Museum’s collection including the 1953 Ford
Florence Fire Truck, the 1937 Mack Jr. Fire Truck, and a rare 1942
POW Camp Fire Truck. The trucks go to ADC Florence for restoration
under the instruction of CAC. The restoration process returns the
trucks close to its original running condition. Inmates learn auto
body repair skills and earn a degree from CAC.
In 2018, the 1953 Ford Florence Fire
Truck was fully restored. This truck has been featured in local
parades, the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s Memories of Main
Car Show, Florence Fire Station 2 Open House, and more events.
The 1937 Mack Jr. is currently at ADC Florence undergoing
restoration! Your donations will go directly towards the restoration
of this historic truck.
Additionally, PCHS is renovating an existing building on our
property into the Town of Florence Historic Fire House to display
these historic Fire Trucks and other artifacts relating to the Fire
Department.
Be a part of Florence’s rich history and
donate to this exciting ongoing project!
Donations may be made to:
Pinal County Historical Society, P.O. Box 851, Florence, Arizona 85132
Please make the check specifically for the Fire Truck Fund.
Please indicate the Fire Truck Fund in PayPal donations.
1937 Mack Jr.
Fire Truck
1937 Mack Jr.
Fire Truck before restoration
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1937 Mack Jr.
Fire Truck at ADC Florence before restoration
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1953 Florence
Fire Truck
1953 Florence
Fire Truck fully restored at Memories of Main Street Car Show
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1942 POW Fire
Truck
1942 POW Fire
Truck awaiting restoration at PCHS Museum
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