Fire Apparatus Photography provides access to an extensive collection of more than 10,000 individual fire service vehicles. The fire apparatus photography featured in this collection was accomplished by Chuck Madderom and Shaun Ryan over many years. It includes apparatus from locations throughout the United States and various overseas locations. The collection includes pumpers (engines), aerials (ladder trucks), brush units, tankers (water tenders), hazardous materials units and other specialized vehicles. Federal, state-level, county, municipal and private departments are included.

All of the vehicles in the listings were individually photographed. Almost of all of the photography was accomplished in sunlight conditions with particular care to minimize background distractions. The greatest care possible was taken to get the vehicles positioned to provide an optimum view. We provide as much information on each vehicle as was available at the time of the photography. The accuracy of the vehicles’ information is not guaranteed and we welcome any additions, corrections or suggestions relative to the listings.

The Photographers are Charles (Chuck) Madderom and Shaun Ryan. Chuck has taken fire apparatus photos for many years throughout the United States. Among the locations that Chuck has lived in and taken extensive photographs include Washington, DC, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and, most recently, Las Vegas. Chuck has authored several books on fire apparatus and fire departments including published editions on Van Pelt Fire Apparatus and Los Angeles City. Chuck’s photography appears regularly in “Fire Apparatus Journal” for which he also writes a column.

Shaun has lived throughout the United States and overseas. His photography is based on work assignments in northern Virginia, New York City, Denver, Boston, San Francisco and Reno. Shaun has also taken fire apparatus in Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and the Far East. His apparatus photography has appeared in “Firehouse”, “Fire Apparatus Journal”, “Enjine-Enjine”, “The Virginia Fire News” as well as in numerous Iconografix publications on fire engine manufacturers.

Color Enlargements in various sizes of the vehicles in our listings are available. Our principal service is 4 x 6 color prints which are available at $1.25 per photo. Larger enlargements up to poster size are available upon request.

35 MM Color Slides of some of the listings on the web site are also available. These are either original Kodachrome, Ektachrome or Fujichrome slides. These transparencies are all originals, not duplicated slides. Please contact us for current pricing.

Scanning of 35 mm color slides and other film and prints to digital images using a high-quality scanner is available. Scanned images will be provided on CDs or DVDs to customers. Image enhancements to include color correction, cropping, etc. can also be done using sophisticated software at slightly higher prices. Please contact us for details.

Contact us at Penethol@AOL.com or at 1660 Vicenza Drive, Sparks, Nevada 89434-2288.