The Special Experience of Locating Antique Fire Trucks For Sale On The Internet

By Don Bray

I come from a long line of firefighters. From my great grandfather to my oldest son, each generation carries on the exhilarating task of protecting our communities against the ravages of fires. After 22 years as a firefighter myself, my heart races every time I hear a siren. I have always been able to tell by the look in my father's eye when he hears a siren he feels it too. Because of his dedication to firefighting, when it came time for him to retire, I knew I wanted to get him a gift he'd treasure the rest of his life.

I went to the internet and began to search for anything related to firefighting. Although it was easy to find stuffed Dalmatians and model trucks, I knew those wouldn't be right for my dad. These didn't grab my interest, though; I was looking for something really special. One possible gift that did peak my interest was a pole from a demolished fire station. I was struggling with the idea of whether he would actually want something like that in the house, and where it would go. I wasn't sure my mom would appreciate it, either. They don't have a big house. As a career choice, you don't go into firefighting for the money. However, my parents did have a lot of land, so I thought that if I could find something that could go outside, that might be a better choice.

I searched the internet again when suddenly I saw the advertisement that grabbed me: Antique Fire Trucks for sale. When the page loaded, I was shocked by the incredible variation in antique fire trucks for sale and their amazing affordable prices. They had an incredible selection of antique fire trucks for sale. I knew I'd found a special gift for my dad.

After browsing through the selection of antique fire trucks for sale, I finally narrowed my list down to two contenders. One was a very old truck with wooden spoked wheels, and the other was a 1965 Howe. Although the older truck has a nostalgic look to it, I knew he would love the Howe, because he had actually driven those on calls in his youth. Out of all the antique fire trucks for sale, I settled on the Howe.

The day the truck was scheduled to be delivered, I was at my parents' house. When my dad opened the door and saw it, he was completely overwhelmed. His youth came back into his face as he looked her over. These days, I can always count on finding him polishing his truck when I stop by the house. As my younger kids climb around on the truck, he tells them stories about his time as a firefighter. If you're looking for an unforgettable gift for the firefighter in your life, try looking at antique fire trucks for sale -- you won't regret it. - 21392

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