Be A Part Of History
Want to join an exclusive group of Fire Buck friends and be immortalized on what is sure to be one of the most memorable Buckeye-themed mascots ever? Please see the link below to donate to the Fire Buck. Proceeds will go towards the Fire Buck renovation project as well as towards various charities.
Donations are at varying levels and a complete listing can be foundHERE
Individuals who donate will have their name displayed on this site. These individuals have donated services or monetarily:
Name Donation Sponsors.
Alumni Plate Sponsors.
Fire Buck Contributors.
If the 'name' donation is chosen, you will have your name placed on the side of the Fire Buck and will receive a limited edition certificate, numbered and embossed, recognizing your support of the Fire Buck. MORE.
our goals
The purpose of Fire Buck is not only to celebrate the great Ohio State Buckeyes, it is also to lend support and generate awareness and revenue for various charities in the area. Please check back often to find out where Fire Buck will be next and come out and lend your support. CALENDAR
Fire Buck History
The Fire Buck originally started out in service at the Mt. Clemens Fire Department in 1982. There it stayed in service, providing vital firefighting equipment to the people near the Lake St. Clair area, until it was sold in 2006.
The Fire Buck was later purchased by Kevin at Kevin's Lawn and Landscaping to be used as a water transportation vehicle for landscape installation. On October 5th, 2009 Kevin decided he had no further use of the truck and placed it up for auction on eBay Motors for $1,000.
The return trip home was filled with inquiries from random people curious about the Fire Buck. When the description of its future was explained, it sparked interest from future fans, even if they are from that 'state up North'. Refusing to fill up on fuel in Michigan any more than necessary, the tank was topped off in St. Clair Michigan, and was not refueled until we safely crossed the border back into the OSU friendly territory of Toledo on October 10th, 2009
The image to the left shows a photoshop image of what is planned for the Fire Buck. Most notably is a paint theme that mimics the Ohio State Buckeyes football helmets. Complete with metallic flake silver paint, vinyl buckeye leaf emblems, and the Fire Buck namesake, this truck is prepared to show what OSU fans are made of.
The Fire Buck was unveiled in early July of 2010 and was on display for every home game during the 2010 season, and will be for many years to come.Chronology
Special Features
While it is easy to get lost in all of the details that make The Fire Buck one of the most identifiable Buckeye-themed vehicles around, here are some of the most notable features:
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our team
The biggest part of our team, is our fans. From virtual fans on Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter, to our bleeding scarlet and grey fans in the flesh. The Fire Buck counts on our team to support our Buckeyes.
VIP fans are individuals that have contributed to the creation of The Fire Buck:
A full list of names can be found HERE