| In an effort to preserve the historical heritage of fire
fighting and to give fallen firefighters a fitting tribute, the
Detroit Fireman’s Fund has undertaken the restoration of a 1937 Seagrave Sedan Pumper. Traditionally, firefighters that died in
the line of duty were carried to their final resting place on fire
apparatus. Modern day apparatus and government regulations
often do not allow for this ritual. As with so many cherished
customs, this one is in danger of disappearing. The 1937 Seagrave will easily conform to today’s stringent guidelines.
Seagrave Pumper History
This pumper was originally put into service on
July 1, 1937 as DFD Engine No.13.
It was sold for scrap by the city in July 1967.
An avid collector, Jimmie Dobson,
donated the 1937 Seagrave in March 2004. "Before
I’m gone, I want to share it with
the people who will have it on the road for a
long time, " said Mr. Dobson.
How Do We Fix It? To Help!
We want to prevent the practice from disappearing.
We want the final ride to be honorable. To make this project a
reality we need your support to "Restore the Pumper". This rig will
be available at no cost for all fire fighting line of duty deaths
across the state of Michigan.
Your donation will be tax deductible. We are a licensed 501
(c ) 3 charity.
Send Donations
To:
The Detroit Fireman’s Benevolent Fund
250 W. Larned St., Suite 202, Detroit, MI 48226.
For information: Phone 313-961-2988 or 877-961-2988, Fax
313-961-0215
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