Jumbo Garage Dedication [5-18-14]
In February of 2013 members of the Freeport Exempts Association held a groundbreaking ceremony for the building of a garage for Jumbo. For those that don’t know Jumbo is a 1906 Nott Steam Pumper and its nickname comes from its seven ton weight. It served the Freeport Fire Department during two different tenures early in the twentieth century. The pumper was motorized by the American LaFrance Company in 1916 [previously horse drawn] and was utilized by Engine Company One in Freeport.
The new garage to house Jumbo was completed early in 2014 and is located behind the Freeport Exempts Hall at 9 North Long Beach Avenue. Previously Jumbo was kept behind Freeport Fire Headquarters at 15 Broadway. The new garage will keep Jumbo out of the elements and around for many more years to come.
Read MoreThe new garage to house Jumbo was completed early in 2014 and is located behind the Freeport Exempts Hall at 9 North Long Beach Avenue. Previously Jumbo was kept behind Freeport Fire Headquarters at 15 Broadway. The new garage will keep Jumbo out of the elements and around for many more years to come.
