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By Scott Mattson

TASC (Trautwein And Sons Co.) made interesting use of sheet metal and graceful lines to produce some of the most stylish fire apparatus rigs. Now, take a photographic look at this small, New Jersey manufacturer of classic fire apparatus. Photos depict the variety of chassis that were utilized by this builder. They show a progression from the mid-1940s through 1985 and from small commercial chassis to the final few custom units.

Today, many of the earlier units exist as parade pieces while some of the later rigs remain in service with various fire companies. Every fire apparatus buff will enjoy looking at these elegant rigs.

Softbound, 128 pages, 124 photos, 10.25'' x 8.5''