“Fire Works” in the 1970s

“Fire Works” in the 1970s. City of Parkland. Parkland has a rich and unique history involving fire engines and trucks., In 1973, Parkland acquired a large water tank truck. The city had no water hydrants in the Pine Tree Estates area, so the tanker was needed to provide water to extinguish house and field fires. In The Ranches, water availability was not as difficult because water was available from the drainage canals., In 1975, Parkland resident Paul Gougleman joined the volunteer fire department. Chief Gougleman privately purchased a ¾-ton pickup fire truck, which was the only up-to-date fire engine in the city. The truck became the first to respond to fires. Chief Gougleman arrived within minutes to survey the need, take necessary action, and determine the manpower needed. He paid for all fuel, oil, and repairs to the truck, and his volunteer service to the community was at no cost to the city. , , On November 13, 2009, the City of Parkland held a dedication ceremony for its Public Works and Fire Station facility located on the northeast corner of Parkside Drive and Holmberg Road., (caption) , 1941 Brush Truck, Parkland's first fire truck. Courtesy Parkland Historical Society.