Digging The Trench

Firefighting is a long, proud tradition in my family. From my great grandfather to my oldest son, each generation carries on the exhilarating task of protecting our communities against the ravages of fires. Even after 22 years, anytime I hear a siren my heart races. I can tell by watching my father that he also feels the urge to get to work protecting America’s families each time a siren calls. When it came time for him to retire, I knew that I wanted to get him a gift that would do justice to his dedication to the job.

I got online and started searching for firefighting paraphernalia. Although it was easy to find stuffed Dalmatians and model trucks, I knew those wouldn’t be right for my dad. These didn’t grab my interest, though; I was looking for something really special. One possible gift that did peak my interest was a pole from a demolished fire station. I was struggling with the idea of whether he would actually want something like that in the house, and where it would go. I knew that my mom might not be too happy about it. They don’t have a big house. Firefighting isn’t the most lucrative career choice. But he has a lot of land, so I thought I should find something that could go outside.

As I continued to look on the internet for a really special gift, I finally saw something with potential: an ad for 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. All of these incredible old fashioned antique fire trucks for sale were listed neatly one on top of the other. I knew for certain that this was the gift.

After browsing through the selection of antique fire trucks for sale, I finally narrowed my list down to two contenders. One was a very old truck with wooden spoked wheels, and the other was a 1965 Howe. Although the older truck has a nostalgic look to it, I knew he would love the Howe, because he had actually driven those on calls in his youth. Out of all the antique fire trucks for sale, I settled on the Howe.

The day it arrived, I arranged to be there. When the truck came, my dad was so overwhelmed that tears of joy streamed down his face. His eyes lit up as he examined 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.