THE BRIMFIELD
BUFFALO PROJECT
1927 - Chares Lindbergh flies the Atlantic, TV is invented and the Town of Brimfield buys its first Fire Truck. This was the first piece of purpose-built apparatus owned by the town. The Buffalo was built on a Selden chassis and powered by a Continental 6-cylinder gasoline engine. The fire pump was a 500 gpm Hale rotary gear pump. The truck was in service to the citizens until 1973, responding to calls from various different stations around the town. In 1983, having become obsolete, it was donated to the Fire Museum at the Connecticut Trolley museum where it was used as a show piece giving rides to visitors until it fell into disrepair.
The Tired Buffalo
Having been bought back to town in the early 2000's by the Brimfield Firefighter Association, the truck sat in a shipping container until it was moved into the new fire station where work could begin on restoring the truck to its former glory. The BFA is now working to raise the funds to have the truck up and running as part of our town’s important heritage!
1927 BUFFALO FIRE TRUCK
CHASSIS: Selden
POWER: Continental 6-cylinder gasoline engine
FIRE PUMP: 500 gpm Hale rotary gear pump.
Watch this video about the Brimfield Fire Department and the history of the Buffalo!!!
We are seeking donations and other information on this great truck. Funds may be donated to:
Brimfield Firefighters Association
34A Wales Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
firedept@brimfieldma.org
SEE THE BRIMFIELD BUFFALO RUNNING LAST!!!
IT’S BEING RESTORED!
Over the last 2 years significant progress has been made and we have found a mechanic who has worked hard to bring the truck back to life! We hope to have the truck running for our 2025 show! Thanks to all our supporters who have made this possibe. Brimfield’s first fire truck will be back in service soon!
