Make shift fire truck was used to help in field fires in Marion County.<br>It had a tank that held 500 gallons of water and had a pump that could be used in a pond or stream.
To help prevent a farm fire a row is plowed between the road and field to stop a fire from being started by a vehicle, cigarette or some other means.<br>The photo was taken in Marion County.
To help prevent a farm fire a row is plowed between the road and field to stop a fire from being started by a vehicle, cigarette or some other means.<br>The photo was taken in Marion County.
Equipment such as the one pictured was secured by many combine operators to carry on their machines. Several fire units also had these hand held outfits as part of their equipment.
Equipment such as the one pictured was secured by many combine operators to carry on their machines. Several fire units also had these hand held outfits as part of their equipment.