"The Oren Story"
by Steve Hagy

From the 1988-3
Edition of
  Enjine!-Enjine!

The ODHFS is attempting to complete a database, containing as much detail as possible, on fire apparatus manufactured by Oren, in Roanoke, VA. Although we already have many entries, we need your help in locating, and documenting, Oren apparatus located around the country.

If you know of any Oren fire apparatus in your area, or if you own an Oren truck, we'd really like to hear from you. We're looking for the year of manufacture, serial #, chassis type, history and current status of the truck, and a photo.

If the truck is for sale, please contact us !

The Old Dominion Historical Fire Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 34196, Richmond, VA 23234
E-mail: info@odhfs.org

1934 Dodge Oren pumper, owned by Benny Ridpath.
Reported to be Oren Serial # 2.
This is Photo 1 before restoration
Photo by Tom Herman

1934 Dodge Oren pumper, owned by Benny Ridpath.
Reported to be Oren Serial # 2.
This is Photo 2 before restoration
Photo by Tom Herman

1934 Dodge Oren pumper, owned by Benny Ridpath.
Reported to be Oren Serial # 2.
This is Photo 3 before restoration
Photo by Tom Herman

1934 Dodge Oren pumper, owned by Benny Ridpath.
Reported to be Oren Serial # 2.
This is Photo 4 "after restoration" on display at the Radford VFD Car Show.
Photo by Tom Herman

1945 Dodge Oren 500 gpm pumper for Cicero Fire Dept.
Photo by Tom Herman

1946 Dodge Oren pumper - Amherst Fire Dept., VA.
Photo by Tom Herman

194x Chevy Oren 750 gpm pumper - Folsom Fire Dept., NJ
Photo by Tom Herman