"Old Betsy"
1929 Ford Model AA Howe Firetruck







As it was delivered NEW to the West Carrollton Volunteer Fire Company (Jefferson Parish, Louisiana) in March 1930:



Circa 1955, after it was purchased by the Third Precinct Volunteer Fire Company (Jefferson Parish, LA):


After a fire which burned down the Kendale Fire Station in the Third Fire District on April 26, 1960:


After restoration in 1968:


While being refurbished in 1980:



As of 2/14/03:



As of 2/18/03:


As of 2/24/2003:


As of 3/16/2003:


As of 4/02/2003...Old Betsy finally runs again!



As of 4/18/2003:


As of 7/31/2003:



As of 9/05/2003:



As of 11/09/2003:


As of 03/26/2004:



As of 05/28/2004:



As of 09/06/2004:



As of 10/23/2004:



As of 12/31/2004:  Disassembled and parts out for paint and chrome.  I can see the light.....................


As of 01/29/05:  Beginning reassembly.



As of 03/04/2005:


As of 03/14/2005:


03/15/2005:  Warren Parr, Sr.'s Funeral


05/22/2005:  Ford Performance Association Car Show at Lafreniere Park


As of 08/30/2005, Surviving Katrina:



Vulcan Parade, 02/17/2007: