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Firefighters and volunteers have begun work renovating a 1947 Pierce Fire Truck.
Henry Munoz | Submitted
Superior Sun
In November 2014 Henry Munoz presented the Superior Town Council with a proposal to renovate the 1947 Pierce Fire Truck as a representation and honor to the past and present fire fighters of Superior. The restoration work has begun. There is much work to be completed on this 1947 Pierce Fire Truck that was originally purchased for the community from Magma Copper Company.
In January of this year the Restoration Committee was formed consisting of: Ruben “Corky” Ward, former Superiorite, businessman from Tucson, Ariz.; Henry Munoz (former Superior Town Councilman 1989-1999); Todd Pryor: Superior Operations Chief; Angel Gomez: Former Retired Fire Chief; John Tameron: Retired Superior Fireman (councilman town of Superior); Jerry Campos; John Paul Perez; Elias San Miguel; David Rabago; Matt Mashaw; Roger Cox and Bruce Wittig (Superior-Queen Valley).
On Feb. 7, 2015 the Superior Fire Truck Restoration Committee held its second meeting to assess the general condition of the fire truck and estimated costs were evaluated. The assessment was conducted at the back of Superior Fire Station. The overall body and frame are in good condition considering the year of the fire truck. After 15 years of the engine not being started, it did start to great relief. The truck is in need of batteries, lower engine over hall, interior work and other parts as needed.
Henry Munoz said, “It is the consensus of the committee, that this truck has an attachment to the community as it has been around for a long time. There have been many individuals such as fathers, grandfathers, brothers, uncles and the Fire Districts Woman Auxiliary who have served as members of the Superior Fire District back then, and this is a symbol of their service to the community.” He added, “Hopefully we can create something so that they will not be forgotten for their service. All money donated will be handled through the city and additional grants obtained through them. Hopefully we can establish a memorial wall with the names of those who have contributed to the project in memory of these individuals.”
It is through the volunteers in and around our community that give selflessly of their time and dedication to help with special projects such as this one. All donations, checks, money orders are to be sent to Superior Town Hall. Any questions can be answered by Fire Chief Todd Pryor at the Superior Fire Station. All the work performed will be donated time by committee members and other people who are able to generously give. Thank you all for your time, donations and help in making this restoration project a success!
Nina Crowder is a resident of Mammoth. She volunteers in several local organizations. She covers events throughout the Copper Corridor and Superior Town and School governance.
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