FIRST DUE FIREHOUSE REPLICAS

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Andrew Benzie began collecting model emergency vehicles in the 1970s when his grandparents gave him his first Corgi and Dinky toy fire engines. He has an extensive collection and knowledge of Code 3 models, and has published three books on Conrad, Siku, and Tomica emergency vehicles. Andrew currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area where he runs a design and book publishing company, and plays bass and drums with several local bands.


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First Due Firehouse Replicas

FDNY Fleet Services/
Buildings Maintenance Division

“The Shops” Diorama


Part 3: About the Apparatus:

Fleet Services Division

Numerous Fleet Services vehicles are quartered at this location. Displayed along with our replica are two officers vehicles, two field service vehicles (which do minor repairs in quarters), a tire unit and fuel tanker (which also work in the field), and a spare pumper. A variety of tow trucks also reside here, including our custom-built replica of FDNY’s beautiful 2019 Mack Granite wrecker.


Fleet Services Division:

  1. •Chevrolet Apache Rescue Services (M2 Machines #32500-55F, 2021)

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  1. •Ford F-150 Emergency Crew (chassis/cab by Greenlight, body by the Shops, 2021)

  1. •Ford CL9000/LTL (Guardian Fire Equipment, Winross, 1994)

  1. •Ford F-350 Tow Truck (FDNY Battalion 14, Racing Champions, 1999)

  1. •Forklift (Hot Wheels, 1979)

  1. •GMC Suburban (Fleet Services Pumpers, Code 3, c1998, modified by the Shops, 2021)

  1. •GMC Suburban (Fleet Services Ladders, Code 3, c1998, modified by the Shops, 2021)

  1. •International Workstar Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel Fuel Truck (Greenlight #45110a, 2018)

  1. •International Workstar Tandem-Axle Stakebed Truck (Greenlight #45050, 2018, modified to Tire Truck by the Shops, 2021)

  1. •Mack Granite Tow Truck (body/chassis by DCP/First Gear, cab by Greenlight, modified/decals by the Shops, 2021)

  1. •Peterbilt Flatbed (ERTL, 2021)

  1. •Seagrave Pumper FSD (Code 3, modified by the Shops, 2021)

  1. •Stepvan (body/chassis by Greenlight, paintwork/decals by the Shops, 2021)

  1. •Volvo Tow Truck (PlayArt #7933, 1970s)

Part 1: About the Firehouse/Outside Photos

Part 2: About the Replica/Inside Photos

Part 3: About the Apparatus: Fleet Services Division

Part 4: About the Apparatus: Buildings Unit Division

Part 5: About the Apparatus: Vehicles Being Serviced

Part 6: About the Apparatus: Police Units/DOT Vehicles

Explore First Due Firehouse Replicas ‘The Shops’ Diorama