HARLEY THE FIRE TRUCK
Niagara Signal has a Fire Truck!?
HARLEY THE FIRE TRUCK
Serving Western New York Since 1993
Harley is a privately preserved 1993 Ferrara fire engine owned by Caleb, our CEO here at Niagara Signal.
Harley is essentially Niagara Signal’s giant, rolling conversation piece. It frequently accompanies the company to car shows, parades, parties, community gatherings, and other public-relations events throughout Western New York.
While Harley is not used as a service or response vehicle, it has become closely associated with Niagara Signal and the people behind it. Whether it is leading a parade, lighting up a nighttime event, or simply giving people something unusually large and loud to check out, Harley gives us a fun and memorable way to connect with the community.
Keep an eye out for Harley while you’re on the road or attending local events. And yes - just like the truckers, we notice when someone gives us the classic arm-pump signal. There is a very good chance we’ll be happy to answer with the air horn.
More than anything, Harley is a giant toy, a piece of local fire-service history, and an unofficial Niagara Signal mascot that we are proud to keep alive and share with others.
Harley is available for booking in the WNY area for special events, parties, birthdays, and more!
NOTE: Niagara Signal does not own or operate this vehicle, or advertise its operation "for hire". Bookings and rentals are through the owner directly, and Niagara Signal does not receive any monetary compensation of any kind for the use of the vehicle.
Harley began its service life with the North Tonawanda Fire Department in 1993. Built by Ferrara Fire Apparatus on an Ottawa chassis, the engine was originally assigned as Engine 6 and served the city as a frontline pumper.
During the early 2000s, a department-wide apparatus reassignment moved Harley to Engine 4, where it spent the largest and most recognizable portion of its career. From there, it responded to fires, emergencies, and countless everyday calls throughout North Tonawanda.
In 2015, Harley was moved into reserve service as Reserve Engine 2. Although no longer assigned as a primary frontline engine, it remained available to cover the city when other apparatus were out of service, undergoing maintenance, or otherwise unavailable.
After more than three decades of municipal service, Harley was retired from the North Tonawanda Fire Department and acquired for preservation in 2025. Many of its original features, markings, warning equipment, and character have been retained as part of preserving its history and its connection to the city it served.
Justin Krajnak 2005 | Caleb Krajnak 2025
Name: Harley
Model Year: 1993
Manufacturer: Ferrara Fire Apparatus
Chassis: Ottawa
Body Manufacturer: Ferrara
Apparatus Type: Custom fire engine / pumper
Original Department: North Tonawanda Fire Department
Original Unit Designation: Engine 6
Later Designations: Engine 4, Reserve Engine 2
Engine: Cummins L10-300
Transmission: Allison
Fuel Type: Diesel (Pre-Emissions)
Overall Length: TBD
Overall Height: 10 ft
Overall Width: 7 ft
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 19,000lbs
Seating Capacity: 7 Personnel
Cab Configuration: Enclosed custom crew cab
Pump Manufacturer: Hale QSM
Pump Rating: 1,500 Gallons per Minute
Water Tank Capacity: 500
Discharge Configuration: (x5) 2.5" Discharge, (x1) 4" Discharge, (x2) 1 3/4" Discharge, (x1) Deluge/Deck Gun
Intake Configuration: (x3) 6" suction, (x2) 2.5" Aux inlet
Generator: Onan Diesel
Mechanical Siren: Federal Signal Q2B-P
Electronic Siren: Federal Signal PA300
Lightbar: Federal Signal Vision, seven-pod configuration
Front Warning Lights: Four red sealed-beam warning lamps
Rear Warning: Rotators and later LED warning lamps
Original Radio: Motorola MaraTrac
Historic Callsign: KNFM247
Air Horn: Pull-cord-operated air horn
Ordered: May 19, 1992
Placed in Service: August, 1993
Engine 6: 1993–early 2000s
Engine 4: Early 2000s–2015
Reserve Engine 2: 2015-2025
Acquired for Preservation: September, 2025