As a follow up to the previous post on local forward control Jeeps, Martin Nowak found some more information:

Here’s some more info on the Jeep from Waukegan (found HERE)

“Boyer also built three FC-170 Forward Control fire engines for Wonder Lake, Palatine and Waukegan, all in Illinois. The Waukegan truck is seen here with backpack tanks on board for brushfire fighting. The front-mounted winch suggests that brushfire duty was seen as part of its function when it was originally outfitted. “

Rodger Birchfield collection

Rodger Birchfield collection

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