Truck Company 29 was established on February 8, 1954 at its' current location of 1201
East Coldspring Lane, in Northeast Baltimore City. Truck 29 was not placed in active
service until February 26th. The quarters were built for Truck 29 and Engine 4 was added
on February 26th due to the age of their quarters which was built in 1882.
The first Captain of Truck 29 was Elmer P. Dunn formerly of Truck 18.
1st Truck was a 1954 Peter Pirsch with a 85 ft. steel ladder which was manufactured out of
Kenosha Wisconsin.
2nd Truck was a 1967 American LaFrance 100 ft. ladder.
3rd Truck was a 1974 Seagrave and was later sent to Truck 3.
4th Truck was a 1971 Seagrave that was purchased as an used ladder truck from
Leesburg, VA with the help of Joe Cole of Truck 29.
5th Truck and current is a 1995 Simon/Duplex 100 ft. LTI ladder wich was Purchased New
East Coldspring Lane, in Northeast Baltimore City. Truck 29 was not placed in active
service until February 26th. The quarters were built for Truck 29 and Engine 4 was added
on February 26th due to the age of their quarters which was built in 1882.
The first Captain of Truck 29 was Elmer P. Dunn formerly of Truck 18.
1st Truck was a 1954 Peter Pirsch with a 85 ft. steel ladder which was manufactured out of
Kenosha Wisconsin.
2nd Truck was a 1967 American LaFrance 100 ft. ladder.
3rd Truck was a 1974 Seagrave and was later sent to Truck 3.
4th Truck was a 1971 Seagrave that was purchased as an used ladder truck from
Leesburg, VA with the help of Joe Cole of Truck 29.
5th Truck and current is a 1995 Simon/Duplex 100 ft. LTI ladder wich was Purchased New
| Historical Research |
Historical information was obtained through the Baltimore City Historical Society located on 201
West Monument Street Baltimore City, The Baltimore City Fire Museum at 414 Gay Street
Baltimore, MD. The Book of Unherald Hero's by William A. Murry, The Fireman's Record by
Robert J. Cassedy 1925, The book " The Official History Of The Baltimore City Fire Department
1898 by; Clarence H. Forrest" and The Maryland Fire Museum 1301York Road Lutherville
Maryland. Baltimore County. The Oldest Active Civic Organization In The USA "The Mechanical
Fire Company No. 1"
Special thanks to Firefighter Joe Cole retired as a Fire Inspector, Firefighter Steve Dahlem and
Aux. Firefighter and active member of Box 414 Dave Henson. All of them are retired members of
Truck Company 29 who have maintained historical pictures and records of the Baltimore City Fire
Department and both fire Companies.
West Monument Street Baltimore City, The Baltimore City Fire Museum at 414 Gay Street
Baltimore, MD. The Book of Unherald Hero's by William A. Murry, The Fireman's Record by
Robert J. Cassedy 1925, The book " The Official History Of The Baltimore City Fire Department
1898 by; Clarence H. Forrest" and The Maryland Fire Museum 1301York Road Lutherville
Maryland. Baltimore County. The Oldest Active Civic Organization In The USA "The Mechanical
Fire Company No. 1"
Special thanks to Firefighter Joe Cole retired as a Fire Inspector, Firefighter Steve Dahlem and
Aux. Firefighter and active member of Box 414 Dave Henson. All of them are retired members of
Truck Company 29 who have maintained historical pictures and records of the Baltimore City Fire
Department and both fire Companies.
| Station of Engine 4 & Truck 29 1201 E. Cold Spring Lane |
| 1954 Peter Pirsch |
| 1954 Truck 29 Crew |
| Truck 29 responding to it's 1st run in 1954 |
| 1967 American LaFrance |
| 1967 American LaFrance at a fire |
| 1974 Seagrave |
| 1974 Seagrave refurbished & sent to Truck # 3 |
| 1971 Seagrave |
| 1995 Simmon/Duplex Currently in use |
| Baltimore City 1968 Riots |
