Manwaring's Apple City F.D.

The Apple City F.D.

Welcome to the Apple City F.D. The Apple City Fire Dept.

WHAT IS THE APPLE CITY F.D.?
The Apple City F.D. is the name given to Ron Manwaring's collection of fire related items. It has been the feature of several newspaper and television stories. The collection includes thousands of slides and pictures of fire apparatus, over 300 toy and model fire trucks, antiques related to the fire service, an antique 1948 Ford FMC High pressure fog truck, a 1957 Ford American LaFrance pumper, 1975 C-900 Ford American pumper , a two bay Fire Station, and a Three-bay Fire Station currently under construction. It is all located in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Click HERE to watch a Real Video segment on the Apple City F.D.

Ron Manwaring's 1948 Ford FMC and the late Brian Miller's Packard Chief's Car infront of the Apple City F.D.


Former Murphysboro Enginge #6, a 1957 Ford American LaFrance	Engine 392 and Engine 6 in March of 1998

Ron and Sparky pose in front of Engine 392

LEFT: Illinois Governor Jim Thompson visits with Ron, Sparky, Brian and Angela.
RIGHT: The Murphysboro High School Pom Pon squad washes Eng. 392.

LEFT: Former Murphysboro Engine #7 (Now Murphysboro, Pomona, Somerset Twp. F.P.D. Engine #2), a 1960 International / Central, and Engine 392 sit in front of the Apple City F.D.
RIGHT: Engine 392 and Murphysboro Engine #8, a 1975 Ford American, pose outside
the Apple City F.D.
TOYS

A few of the many toys in the collection.
Who is Ron Manwaring?

Ron is the Chief of Police for the Murphysboro Police Department. He has been with the department since 1972. He is also a fireman on the Murphysboro Fire Department, and he has served as President of the Murphysboro Auxiliary Fire Fighters. Ron's wife, Dorothy, is an RNC, and his daughter, Angela, is currently attending nursing school.

Who is Brian Manwaring?

Brian is an instructor of Mathematics and Technology at Murphysboro High School. He also serves as Director of Information and Technology for the City of Murphysboro, and as Deputy Director for the Murphysboro Emergency Services (E.S.D.A.). Brian also has his own homepage.