First Gear Highest Quality - Accurately Detailed Civil Defense After World War II the United States created the Civil Defense Administration. One of the ways to assist state, county and local governments were grants for money and equipment. This replica represents a typical fire unit purchased with Federal Civil Defense funds. Replica's approximate size is 8.50" x 3.12" x 3.25" Released in April of 2001. Truck is mint with both boxes and never removed from box. Winning bidder pays actual shipping and handling in the Continental United States. Insurance extra if desired. Vehicle shown is a collectible and not a toy, for collectors 14 years and up. Any questions please ask.