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2018 is here.......Any updates on Apparatus anyone? I heard Truck 4 is out getting refurbished while Truck 8 is having a new aerial added since theirs was damaged over a year ago.

Quote:2018 is here.......Any updates on Apparatus anyone? I heard Truck 4 is out getting refurbished while Truck 8 is having a new aerial added since theirs was damaged over a year ago.

 

8 Pierce and 8 Seagrave wagons. A new custom designed cab called the "DC cab". New Hazmat Support Unit and Aerialscope in production now. The new Tower 3 has an arrival date of around April 2018. I'm surprised no pictures have surfaced yet. 

A friend of mine is at Pierce for several days and the 1st Pierce Arrow XT marked Engine 7 is almost complete.

We were up in Clintonville last month for a precon and saw Engine 21 which was near completion.  The word on the floor was it was going to be called the "Capitol Cab".  They didn't want any pics until it was finished.  It's gotta be close to delivery.

Engine 7s 2018 Pierce Arrow XT Rig.......1st of 8.Wonder who will recive the other batch and where will the Seagraves go

Why two different engine manufacturers?

Not 100 % sure but its just like the split order back in 2003 with both Pierce and Seagrave

Is split ordering like this a purchasing requirement within D.C. Government?

Quote:Not 100 % sure but its just like the split order back in 2003 with both Pierce and Seagrave

Trying to bring some life back to this thread........Here are my latest batch of photos taken recently. Awesome crews encountered at each stop made for some nice photos . Look forward to getting back soon for the new rigs.....

After a year and 4 attempts I was finally able to get Engine 17.....5th try was a charm !

Brookland

Engine 17

2005 Seagrave TB40DA

1250 / 500

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Engine 17 backing in

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Hazmat 2

1998 ALF Eagle - Beaverbilt

This unit will be replaced by current Hazmat 1 which will become Hazmat 2 . Hazmat 1 has a Pierce Arrow XT 2 door, tandem unit almost complete . The Hazmat Support Unit has a Pierce Arrow XT 2 door non walk in unit also close to completion .

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Brightwood Engine 22

2014 Pierce Arrow XT

1500 / 500

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Petworth Engine 24

2006 Seagrave TB40DA

1250 / 500

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Deanwood

Engine 27

2003 / 2017 Pierce Dash

1250 / 500

S-151 ex Engine 4 / 20

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The Heights

Engine 30

2008 Seagrave TB40DA

1250 / 500

Busiest Engine in DC

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Garfield

Engine 32

2006 Seagrave TB40DA

1250 / 500

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Palisades

Truck 5

2013 American LaFrance Eagle - LTI

100 ' TDA

Originally ordered for Philadelphia and was rejected when ALF went under . It was then purchased by DC

The grill on this rig was damaged so I will head back to get it once its fixed .

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Cleveland Park

Truck 14

2015 Spartan Gladiator - ERV

100 ' TDA

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Excellent work as always Trey

Quote:Palisades


Truck 5


2013 American LaFrance Eagle - LTI


100 ' TDA


Originally ordered for Philadelphia and was rejected when ALF went under . It was then purchased by DC


The grill on this rig was damaged so I will head back to get it once its fixed .

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Good luck getting a grill for an ALF