thanks don, i too am a fireman. i dont know if its a Q or not. i know where to get some if its not. as for gear, there is some on it. i have a lovely collection of brass that is gleaming(after lots of polishing) ready to go on it.
i like front mount trucks, their the best when it comes to drafting. lay in, pull up to the edge, connect and CHARGE IT.
i also like the trucks regardless of makes that has the cab style like you have. where the cab just flares into the back of the truck.
check out ebay they have some awesum looking vintage trucks up on the block. the miller beer truck is awesum!!!