MUSCLE, STEAM AND MOTOR, Thomas Bellingham, 1984
Published to mark the 100 year centennial of the Sea Cliff (NY) Vol. F.D., this book provides a good accounting of the history, men and equipment.
Each chapter discusses a specific segment in time: Chapter 1 - the Early Years, 1884-1889 (the first engine); Chapter 2 - A Time for Growth, 1890-1914 (the first steamer); Chapter 3 - Entering the Motor Age, 1914- 1928 (the passing of the horse); Chapter 4 - The Halfway Point, 1929-1945 (the Depression); Chapter 5 - Postwar, 1945-1960 (apparatus upgrading); Chapter 6 - The Department Today, 1961-1984 (engine evolution).
Photos show the men, all fire equipment and significant fires.
8 3/4’ x 11 1/4’, hardcover, 136 pages, 105 black and white photos, BM7000 / $5.00