Film & production
A camera-ready picture vehicle for film, commercials, music videos, photography, and branded content.
Picture vehicle · Set dressing · Photo + video · Custom branding available
Finger Lakes & Central New York · Owner-operated
A modern fire engine.Made for the moment.
Bring the unmistakable presence of Engine 29-1 to your production, wedding, celebration, photo shoot, or special event.
Engine29-1
ApparatusSaulsbury Fire Engine
Available forProductions + events
The Penniman experience
It doesn't just show up.
It changes the whole scene.
Penniman Not a Fire Department brings a privately owned, fully accompanied fire engine to planned productions and events. It is the real apparatus, thoughtfully presented around your location, schedule, and idea.
Recently retired from active fire service, Engine 29-1 was fighting fires until just a few years ago.
Weddings & parties
Make an entrance, build an unforgettable photo moment, or give guests an experience they will talk about.
Weddings · Birthdays · Private eventsAppearances & displays
A full-size centerpiece for community events, promotions, fundraisers, festivals, and special occasions.
Displays · Activations · Community eventsStarting rates
Bring Engine 29-1 to your moment.
Straightforward starting prices for appearances, photography, and production work. Every booking is planned around your location and requested experience.
Events & appearances
$800per hourBirthdays, weddings, private events, community appearances, and planned displays.
Photo & content shoots
$500per hourPhotography, branded content, music videos, and short-form productions. No minimum.
Film, TV & commercials
$1,500per dayUp to 10 hours. Additional time is $200 per hour.
Custom branding
From $1,250per projectRemovable graphics in up to three total colors. Four-week minimum lead time.
Special equipment requests are priced during event planning.
Added to the booking price. An approved water source, drainage, and venue permission are required.
Travel within one hour of our location—including Syracuse, Binghamton, and Ithaca—is included. Additional travel is available at $2.00 per mile.
Final pricing is confirmed in writing and may vary based on location, access, schedule, and requested activities.
Beyond the photo op
See it. Hear it.
Experience it.
The engine can be much more than a backdrop. Depending on the location, event, and safe operating conditions, guided hands-on elements can be worked into your plan.
- Explore an authentically equipped apparatus
- Capture one-of-a-kind photos and video
- Ask about a supervised hose experience
Available activities are confirmed during event planning. Water-flow demonstrations require an approved on-site water source and are priced separately.
The promo film
Meet Engine 29-1.
Turn up the sound and see what a Penniman fire-engine experience can bring to the day.
Engine29-1
The apparatus
1994 Saulsbury
Fire Engine
Recently retired from active service, Engine 29-1 is full-size, authentic, and built to make an impression—with the scale and equipment productions and events expect from the real thing.
1,500GPM pump
1,000Gallon tank
1994Model year
Authentically equipped
- Original emergency lighting
- Sirens, PA & air horn
- SCBA packs & masks
- Turnout gear & helmets
- Fire nozzles
- Attack hoses
- Large-diameter hoses
- Ground ladder
Owner-operated, always
You bring the idea.
We bring the engine.
Every booking includes the owner/operator. We plan access, placement, timing, and requested features with you—then bring 29-1 to the moment.
The details matter
Authenticity from every angle.
Chrome, lights, hose, gear, and the unmistakable silhouette of a working fire apparatus.
Start the conversation
What are you planning?
Share your date, location, event or production type, estimated timing, and what you would like the engine to do.
Booking byEmail + phone