Lookin' All Shiny For Ninety

 Currently on display at the Kansas City Museum this fully restored Ahrens Fox MS4 pumper from 1927.  It was one of ten pumpers, 4 aerials and 6 hose wagons purchased by Kansas City in 1927.  It, along with other fascinating historical fire department memorabilia will be on display through March 25th... there is no admission charge. http://kcmo.gov/kansascitymuseum/

 998 CU in Ahrens Fox 6 cylinder T head engine.  100 horsepower.    Could pump 750 gallons per minute.

Old Vista Burns

A two alarm fire in the old Vista Theater building complex at Independence Boulevard and Prospect is still be fought at this hour 2:37pm.... Two alarms... no injuries reported at this hour. See all the pictures here: http://gallery.me.com/dremley#100532&bgcolor=black&view=grid