WILDWOOD CREST VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY No. 1
OLD BETSY
1927 American LaFrance 1000 GPM Antique Pumper

This photo of Old Betsy was taken
March 20, 1927 - 4 days after delivery
 

Photo of Old Betsy taken June 3, 2001 after a
complete refurbishment in 2000
  

Old Betsy (right), next to Wildwood's 1913
American LaFrance Tiller, in line for the
1993 New Jersey State Convention Parade.

 

BETSY'S NEW HOME
 

REFURB PHOTOS

 

Leading the State Parade

Old Betsy returned fully refurbished in August, 2000, and led the 2000 New Jersey State Convention Parade on Sept. 16.

Long-time WCFC member Irv Unruh again served as Parade Marshal.

WCFC members Irv Unruh and Jim Cranmer await the start
of the 2000 New Jersey State Firemen's Convention Parade
in Wildwood.

 

Old Betsy, driven by President Jim Ranalli, in the North Wildwood Car Show Parade - June 3, 2001