DetailsThe Hornsby Heights Bush Fire Brigade came from humble beginnings in 1965 with no equipment, station, or tanker. Foundation member Roger Bromwich donated a Hillman Minx Sedan, and the boot lid and rear seats were removed to hold firefighting equipment.
Twelve months later, the brigade inherited a 1942 Chevrolet Blitz from Arcadia Brigade, and following restorative work, it became the brigade’s first tanker for the fire season in 1966-67. Originally christened ‘Puff the Magic Waggon’ (sic), it was renamed ‘Puff the Tragic Waggon’ after being overtaken by a cyclist up a hill on the Pacific Highway.
This photograph shows both vehicles together.KeywordsHornsby HeightsBush Fire BrigadeTrucks
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