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Chief 33, 

I am curious why the sale of a not so old rig?  Problems, or just outlived its necessity?

 Thanks

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Did Station 28 order something ?  I am hearing some buzz that they might have.

 Thanks,

 Bruce

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Bruce W. Anderson
Historian & Photographer
SE PA Region

   Bruce, Sta 13 new E-one Engine/Rescue will be in Monday night at 7:00pm. 

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The way to be safe is to never be secure.

What happened to 13's 2001 Seagrave engine?

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CRB

It was sold to a company in kentucky

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The way to be safe is to never be secure.

What was the rationale for selling a truck that was only 7 years old and replacing it with a brand new truck?  Also, what is the rationale for buying a rescue truck when you are surrounded by R31, R32, R10, and R12.  It is obvious overkill in apparatus and a huge waste of funds.  I know it sucks only being an engine company.  However, if you're looking to have a specialty piece, there are other apparatus applications that could be used in this part of lower end like an actual air truck or, maybe, a canteen.

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CRB

Just curious if there was any new orders out there ?  You might not be aware of what is going on the in apparatus industry in regards to the emission regulations starting in 2010 and the most likely price increase as of 01/2009 with most manufactures which is prompting a lot of companies to order by year end.  There is some sleeper companies out there who are seriously looking to see if they can run there financial numbers to make it or not.  I am also interested in the squad/utility vehicles also.  Some of the manufactures have even moved up some of there deliveries due to a slow down at their factories. So, does anybody have anything new to report ?

 

Also, I need the following pictures of rigs for my own collection, not to be posted anywhere else.  If anyone has any of these, please send them to me via e-mail at  www.ba000049@aol.com

 

Springton – 1985 Chevrolet p/u

Warrington – 2007 Pierce Enforcer engine & 2004 E-One ladder

Richland Twp. – 2008 Chevrolet

Midway – both of the 2007 Pierce Quantum engines

Hilltown – Duplex/LTI quint

Northampton – 1987 Ford C tanker with the new paint job

 

 

Many thanks,

 

Bruce

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Bruce W. Anderson
Historian & Photographer
SE PA Region

Bruce,

 

I stand corrected about the coloring of Ivylands' old Tac unit. The SWAT team painted it black. My first look it actually looked like a very dark blue but when I saw it again it is definitely black. Looks really good.

Capt62,

If it doesn't pose a threat to national security, could you get a photo of it and send it to me for my history file ?

Many thanks,

Bruce

www.ba000049@aol.com 

 

 

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Bruce W. Anderson
Historian & Photographer
SE PA Region

It has been a month since I rattled your brains for any news on apparatus.  Time to fess up with some more info.  Please pass along anything new you know. Hear is what I have learned in the past month:

 

EDDINGTON                       Update: ordered a KME Predator, 4-door six man cab, 1500/750, Cummins, 425HP, rescue-style body, 10KW Harrison hydraulic generator, no light tower, non-painted rollup doors, estimated delivery is 6/09.  Sold the 1993 E-One engine to a fire company in WV.   They also placed their classic 1961 GMC field piece out of service for good.  The company will retain this as an antique.

 

MILFORD TWP.                  They have taken delivery of a Ford F Super Duty 4-door chassis with a PolyBilt body, to be used as a Special Service unit.  Looks something like Perkasie’s traffic unit.

 

LEVITTOWN #2                  Took delivery of their Emergency One Typhoon rescue-engine on 10/6.  Their 1984 Seagrave engine which was for sale, was donated to the Lower Bucks County Fire Training Center which is yet to be built.

 

CROYDEN                           Putting a committee together to spec out a engine to replace the 1980 Mack MC engine – want it the same size.

 

TRUMSBAURESVILLE       Their Rescue 58 (1997 Spartan Metro/Marion) will be out of service for about two months while it goes under a minor refurbish. It will be going to Micro Fire Apparatus in Allentown to get painted black over red and also part of the red will be repainted. Then the truck will be going to Ecco Communication to get a David Clark Headset system installed. Finally the members will be installing all LED warning lights once the truck is returned.

 

YARDLEY                            Ordered a Ford F550/Pierce Encore traffic unit.  It will have a 12’ body.  Took delivery in November of their Pierce Dash quint, 2000/400/ , 75ft RM aluminum ladder, 20KW Onan hydraulic generator, Cummins ISL, 500HP, for the main station.

 

MIDDLETOWN                   Update: Confirmation on their order - a Spartan/Precision, 4-door eight man cab, 1500 GPM, rear-mount pump, 15 KW Harrison hydraulic generator, 3600 watt Will-Burt light tower, 500HP motor, and two ladder racks.

 

RICHLANDTOWN              Will be ordering a KME Predator, 2000/750/30, Cummins ISM, 500HP, Hale Foam Pro 5.0 CAFS, stainless steel rescue style body, rollup doors, Will-Burt 6KW light tower, dual ladder racks (hose/ladders), 15KW hydraulic generator, and a wheel well oil dry dispenser.

 

CHALFONT                         This one got under the radar scope somehow, unless they just got it (saw it on their new website), a 2006 Ford F550 crew cab/Reading, open compartmented utility body, 250/290/10, Hurst tool, designated as Tac 74.

 

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Bruce W. Anderson
Historian & Photographer
SE PA Region

Three more questions:

I hear through the grapevine that Upper Makefield ordered a new tanker from 4-Guys.  Anyone got the particulars on it ?

I see Doylestown is selling their classic Hahn engine.  I know they are getting a new ladder - just downsizing an engine ?

 Did Union of Bensalem go with E-One for their new tower ?

Many thanks,

Bruce

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Bruce W. Anderson
Historian & Photographer
SE PA Region

Bruce,

Ladder 0 is in and should be in service sometime later this month.

- Ken, AC80

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- Dwight D. Eisenhower

THINK SAFETY FIRST! Risk a lot to save a lot, risk a little to save a little, risk nothing to save nothing.

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Hearing through the grapevine on the following:

 Silverdale - ordered a KME engine (anybody go the specs on it) ?

Midway - looking at a elliptical tanker ? 

Anybody else got anything new ?

Many thanks,

Bruce 

 

 

 

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Bruce W. Anderson
Historian & Photographer
SE PA Region