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Reserve Engine 78 (S-107), one of two active 1998 E\-One Cyclone IIs left on the roster (three, counting the one for the Public Information Office).

Jan. 22, 2010

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Reserve Engine 89 (S-124), 2000 E\-One Cyclone II, on the hydrant, 25th and Perry St, NE.

Jan. 22, 2010

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Rescue Squad 2's 2008 Seagrave (S-822), 25th and Perry St. NE

Jan. 22, 2010

[quote name='dcfireman' date='02 February 2010 - 07:41 PM' timestamp='1265156495' post='361819']



The Department’s newest wagon, E-26's 2008 Seagrave (S-176), on the scene of a Box Alarm, 3800 block of 25th St. NE

Jan. 22, 2010

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What's in the small cabinet right behind the driver's door?

i am guessing medic bag or drivers bunker coat and helemt

[quote name='recoveringspark' date='02 February 2010 - 07:50 PM' timestamp='1265157013' post='361826']

What's in the small cabinet right behind the driver's door?

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Driver's gear, flares, tools, Just about anything the Company wants to put there. But no First Aid equip . That's in the right rear compt of all Engine Companies in DC



Cosgr <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stirpot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> ve

[quote name='dcfireman' date='02 February 2010 - 07:44 PM' timestamp='1265156666' post='361823']



Reserve Engine 89 (S-124), 2000 E\-One Cyclone II, on the hydrant, 25th and Perry St, NE.

Jan. 22, 2010

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I am curious about the DC Reserve Engines. I imagine whichever company is using one still goes by their normal radio designator? If that is the case, has it ever caused confusion on a large incident fireground to see an "Engine Co. 87" that is actually running as Engine Co. 30 (just as an example)? Thanks!

Any idea where RE-78 and RE-87 were originally assigned?



Also, where did the '02 Seagrave from E26 go?



Thanks in advance.

[quote name='recoveringspark' date='02 February 2010 - 07:50 PM' timestamp='1265157013' post='361826']

What's in the small cabinet right behind the driver's door?

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Its a pain in the ass, it keeps the seat from going back to give room for the fat guys.

[quote name='gileng4' date='03 February 2010 - 08:54 AM' timestamp='1265204059' post='361912']

Its a pain in the ass, it keeps the seat from going back to give room for the fat guys.

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Gilly. Lose some weight <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Cosgr <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stirpot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> ve

[quote name='tcosgrovejones' date='03 February 2010 - 11:11 AM' timestamp='1265212278' post='361939']

Gilly. Lose some weight <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Cosgr <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stirpot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> ve

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Ok I will try.

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[quote name='VFN102' date='03 February 2010 - 12:07 AM' timestamp='1265172446' post='361880']

I am curious about the DC Reserve Engines. I imagine whichever company is using one still goes by their normal radio designator? If that is the case, has it ever caused confusion on a large incident fireground to see an "Engine Co. 87" that is actually running as Engine Co. 30 (just as an example)? Thanks!

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Yes, companies do retain their numbers. In this January 2010 photo for example, one would say Engine 14 is on the plug with Engine 22 in the background.

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[quote name='Ladder 68' date='03 February 2010 - 01:44 AM' timestamp='1265178291' post='361897']

Any idea where RE-78 and RE-87 were originally assigned?



Also, where did the '02 Seagrave from E26 go?



Thanks in advance.

[/quote]Engine 5’s ’00 E\-One in 2006.



Reserve Engine 87 (S-119) (that I misidentified in an earlier image as RE-89) was originally placed in service with Engine Co. 5 in Georgetown. Reserve Engine 78 originally went in service just east of Capitol Hill with Engine Co. 18. E-26’s 2002 Seagrave is now reserve Engine 90.

[quote name='gileng4' date='01 February 2010 - 09:44 PM' timestamp='1265077459' post='361663']

Steve the air dude is off for his birthday. I was here, were we in the house when you came by?

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Nope! I popped in to update telestaff in the SAFO

Rescue Squad 2's 2009 Seagrave has On-Spots and diff locks. They were used in the snow of Dec 09 and worked well. Chains were never placed on the tires.

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A few images from around town.

Two winter storms hit the District of Columbia in quick succession dumping, first, 24”, then 15” more – a total of 55” for the year so far. This is the most snow since the Winter of 1898-1899.

Scenes like this were common as apparatus was getting stuck and dug out on upwards of 50-per cent of all runs in some parts of town. February 6, 2010

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(Good) Hope Springs Eternal

Engine Co. 17 digs out a hydrant to work a house fire. View is north on 14th St. to Good Hope Rd. SE; 2005 Seagrave S-161

February 6, 2010.

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Engine Co. 15’s 2005 Seagrave wagon (S-157), 13th St. and Good Hope Rd. SE, February 6, 2010.

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…meanwhile, downtown.

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Icicles on Engine Co. 13’s Rotoray. Feb. 6, 2010