Digging The Trench

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, my pulse quickens each time I hear a siren. As I watch my father, I can see that he feels the pull of the siren as well. 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 got online and started searching for firefighting paraphernalia. All the typical things were there, like model trucks and firefighter’s hats. These didn’t grab my interest, though; I was looking for something really special. I found an old pole from a demolished fire station and nearly decided on that. As I considered it, though, I couldn’t figure out where it would go in my parents’ house. I wasn’t sure my mom would appreciate it, either. My parents didn’t have a huge house. Firefighting may pay the bills, but it’s not going to make you rich. 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. With plenty to choose from, I started to browse the antique fire trucks for sale. I knew for certain that this was the gift.

After looking at each of the antique fire trucks for sale probably 20 times, I narrowed my choice down to two trucks. One was a very old truck with wooden spoked wheels, and the other was a 1965 Howe. Although I knew my dad would appreciate the nostalgia of the older truck, he’d actually driven a 1965 Howe on calls when he was younger. With the variety of antique fire trucks for sale to choose from, I decided to go with 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. He grinned from ear to ear as he examined each part of the truck. These days, I can always count on finding him polishing his truck when I stop by the house. My younger kids climb up on the truck and listen as their granddad tells them stories from his days 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.