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While responding on a Box Alarm for a fire at 23rd and H St NW, Rescue Squad 1 was involved in an accident at 14th and Constitution Ave NW, March 12, 2010. View is east on Constitution Ave NW to 14th St.

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Damage to S-601, a 2000 E\-One squad wagon. March 12, 2010

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RS-1 called for a full rescue assignment and went to work. Among units assisting them were Engine 2 (who was also on the 21st & H Box), Truck 10 and RS-3. March 12, 2010

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No firemen were injured and all civilians transported were treated and released. March 12, 2010

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Still in service is Truck 10’s 135’ E\-One rearmount. The rig was originally assigned to Truck 6 in 1989 and went to Truck 3 in 1997. In 2001, shop serial S-381 was rebuilt, retitled as a 2001 truck, and assigned to Truck 10.

Can you explain the nozzleless prepiped water way? if that's what it is.



Thanks and happy saint pattie's day.



John

Does anyone have info, photos, etc. on the fire trucks the Metro has to test the standpipes? I've heard the have (or had?) two trucks for this specific purpose. Anyone in the know?

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Can you explain the nozzleless prepiped water way? if that's what it is.



Thanks and happy saint pattie's day.



John

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Broken gears on the nozzle, since removed.

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I liked the pattern on the windshield - Engine 21 on the plug, 19th and Sunderland Pl. NW, 2nd Alarm fire 1320 19th St. NW. S-163 is a 2006 Seagrave. March 16, 2010

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Truck Co. 9’s 2003 Seagrave, first due on the box, 19th St. south of Dupont Circle NW. March 16, 2010

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You have to like that DCFD scramble on Engine 4’s wagon. March 16, 2010

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Our own fellow Firepixer Lt. Ron Kemp & Company (RMKDFD). March 16, 2010

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I liked the pattern on the windshield - Engine 21 on the plug, 19th and Sunderland Pl. NW, 2nd Alarm fire 1320 19th St. NW. S-163 is a 2006 Seagrave. March 16, 2010

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What is that hydrant valve called, and how does it work. I am only familiar with a HAV. Thanks

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What is that hydrant valve called, and how does it work. I am only familiar with a HAV. Thanks

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Looks like a humat valve. Montgomery county MD uses them also I believe.

Old DC Foam Wagon

Chemical Unit

Correct, that is the humat valve.

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Truck Co. 9’s 2003 Seagrave, first due on the box, 19th St. south of Dupont Circle NW. March 16, 2010

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These next few shots are from the 2010 St. Patricks Day Parade in Washington, DC. A great day despite early morning rain showers.



Truck Co.13 and Truck Co.15 made the arch for all to pass under.



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