![]() Bruce Wayne is now something of a recluse, despite his continuous philanthropic endeavors and friendship with Commissioner James Gordon (who now knows Bruce's former identity as Batman). ![]() Criminals now run amok and the city is constantly terrorized by a gang known as the Mutants. Delivered in 1948, this American LaFrance “700 series” pumper served as Engine No.In a dystopian near-future version of Gotham City, 55-year-old Bruce Wayne has retired from being Batman following the death of his former Robin Jason Todd. 3 in community of Batavia, Illinois for over forty years. Typical of most fire apparatus made after World War II, the 700 series sported a new design that placed the cab in front of the motor. This eliminated the long nose from the front of the engine and provided for better visibility and maneuverability. The new cab also allowed five firefighters to ride inside sitting down. This was much safer than in previous models where the firefighters would ride to the fire while standing on the back running board and hanging on for dear life. The new 700 series cab was a huge success for the American LaFrance Fire Engine Company. Over three thousand 700 series pumpers, ladder trucks, rescue squads, and even airport crash vehicles were manufactured between 19. ![]() The engine’s popularity, and its distinctive front end, make it the quintessential American fire engine. This engine is on loan from the City of Batavia Fire Department. Shortly after the tragic Woolworth fire where three firefighters lost their lives, the Aurora Fire Department purchased a Pirsch Quadruple Combination Service Truck. ![]() Technically referred to as a "Quad" because of the truck's pump, water tank, hose body, and ladder carrying ability. The new vehicle soon became affectionately called "The Hayrack" because of it's ungainly appearance. ![]()
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