Battalion Chief 7: in front of Engine 20's quarters:
1965 Ford Station Wagon
A newer Battalion Chief 1:
1985 Jeep Cherokee
The original Scuba 1:
1969 Ford Econoline Van, ex Dept. of Education.
Scuba Team organized and went in service June 19, 1990.
This was around until junked in June, 1995
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Battalion Chief 7: in front of Engine 20's quarters:
1965 Ford Station Wagon
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Is it possible that this may be a 1955 Ford?
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Hose Company 5:
1957 Ward LaFrance 1000/300
Disbanded June 30, 1971 became Engine 59
October 8, 1974 became Reserve Engine 34 then RE 75 in 1982.
Out of Service 1984
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Howard I never knew a RE 75 ever existed in the BCFD. Was it ever lettered 75? If so do you happen to have a shot of it?
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Is it possible that this may be a 1955 Ford?
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I think this may be Reserve BC 7 which was a 1956 Ford, the first line was a 1965.
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Howard I never knew a RE 75 ever existed in the BCFD. Was it ever lettered 75? If so do you happen to have a shot of it?
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It was there at the changeover in 1982 but I don't think it ever got renumbered before they junked it!
Water Tower 1 after being rebuilt by Snorkel following the accident where it turned over on the fireground.(3-27-75)
Went back in service October 8, 1977
September 1, 1979 became Truck 2
Fire Boat 2: In service as Engine 39 August 27, 1960
6000 GPM
June 30, 1972 disbanded and became Fire Boat 2
Water Tower 1 shot looks like what is right field in Oriole Park at Camden Yards today
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Water Tower 1 shot looks like what is right field in Oriole Park at Camden Yards today
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That is the spot!
Love the old stuff! Thanks Howard and Hungrybus.
Former Scuba 1
1975 Ford StepVan
Entennman's Bakery donated it to BCFD in 1989.
June 19, 1990 after rehab and painted went in service.
1999 became Reserve HazMat
First Fire Rescue Boat 1
1988 SEB 24' Captiva jet boat. Built by Ft Myers Yacht Co. in Ft. Myers, FL
1250 GPM
went to reserve 1991
Out of service 2000 and sold at auction 2003
Hose Company 2
1947 Mack 85
0/100
Disbanded June 30, 1971 and went to reserve.
Gone around 1975
Second Line Engine 55:
1948 Mack 85
750/200
In service as SL October 2, 1974 and finally junked in 1981.
I like these vintage shots
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Hose Company 2
1947 Mack 85
0/100
Disbanded June 30, 1971 and went to reserve.
Gone around 1975
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One of two hose wagons constructed by the BFD shops. When this unit was sold at auction by the City, it had been stripped
of the rear, transmission and radiator. Despite only having a few thousand miles on it, it was sold for scrap. Sad.
Some night apparatus shots on the other night's 2nd alarm fireground at Crowson Ave. near York Rd.
Engine 6 "Oldtown Station"