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1769 Hand Tub, oldest fire apparatus known to still exist in the United States. It was and is located in Norwich, Connecticut. The only other thing in Norwich that is older is a certain retired firefighter named WILLY D.

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Thank you Ray "raybrag".

Ray - as you say, it is located in Norwich, Ct inside the main entrance of the Norwich, Ct Fire Headquarters at # 10 North Thames St.

Also seen in back is the old switchboard for receiving and dispatching fire and some ambulance calls for 15 area departments.
It was in service back when I went on the job in 1975 and stayed in service for several years after.

If anyone would like to stop by there to see it for yourself, I suggest you call Norwich Fire Headquarters to set up a date and time.
Call Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at (860) 892-6080

And if I may add this - looking for a great meal in the area, check out Manny's on Boswell Ave.
Excellent service too.
A favorite to many of us both Active and Retired Firefighters.
 
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