Code 3 Port Chester, NY Sutphen Tower Ladder 2 (12932)

This is Item #12932

Scale: 1/64
Release: January 2002
Edition Quantity: 3,000

Harry Howard Hook and Ladder

It was in 1857 that Harry Howard decided to seek the office of Chief Engineer. His first official act after assuming his new office was to establish the bunk system. The system enabled the firemen to sleep in the firehouses at night and respond to alarms much quicker. He kept the firemen on constant alert and was instrumental in saving countless numbers of lives and many millions of dollars worth of property. The loss by fire under Chief Howard's administration was reduced to such a degree that the rates of fire insurance were reduced considerably. Harry Howard passed away on February 6, 1896 at the age of seventy-four. To all the men of Harry Howard Hook and Ladder Company here in Port Chester he will always be remembered as our very special and close friend.

Harry Howard Hook and Ladder now responds with a 1981 Seagrave 100' Tiller Ladder, and the 1999 95' Sutphen Tower Ladder. Both apparatus are 'first due' trucks. The company responds to an average of 700-800 calls of all natures: fire, lockouts (vehicles and residential), water conditions, stuck occupied elevators and many others.

The firefighters go through strenuous training each year in ladder company operations, rappelling, and firefighting safety and survival. The members of Harry Howard Hook and Ladder are a dedicated and integral part of the Port Chester Fire Department.