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Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - johndanger - 03-19-2011
That's probably because you dig EMS! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stirpot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - Guest - 03-22-2011
I dig EMS History... What Cadillac doesn't look sweet with four full-vue lights and a Q in the center? Off topic Q related snip-it. We used a Federal SD-10A as our warning siren until about '05, right after we got our ladder truck. Due to the new building, we had to reduce power to the siren, otherwise it would dim our lights down during the cycle. It was also switched from radio activation, to manual and used for 'in town' fires only. Upon hearing it, someone from the water authority would turn on the pumps to boost hydrant pressure. Anyhoo. The ladder responded to a fire call one night, we were on house watch because the county wide radio system failed after a lightning strike. Sadly, the Q on the ladder was now louder than the fire whistle. It hasn't been activated since.
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - Guest - 03-22-2011
[quote name='idiggEMSHx' timestamp='1295831935' post='421796']
Dushore Fire Co.
Sullivan Co., Pa
1941 ALF, Ford V8 Triple Combination Pumper, restored in 2002
![[Image: FoundersDay099.jpg]](http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p79/cmk1883/FoundersDay099.jpg)
Eagles Mere Fire Co.
Sullivan Co., Pa
1940 Sanford, Ford V8. Their first motorized fire apparatus, restored in 1997
![[Image: DCP_1454.jpg]](http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p79/cmk1883/DCP_1454.jpg)
Mike Hacker
Sullivan Co., Pa
1921 Hahn
![[Image: November62005008.jpg]](http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p79/cmk1883/November62005008.jpg)
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On the '41 Ford,does anyone know what make the Roof Mounted Warning Light is? THANKS!!
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - Rheems1 - 03-22-2011
[quote name='idiggEMSHx' timestamp='1300790378' post='430648']
I dig EMS History... What Cadillac doesn't look sweet with four full-vue lights and a Q in the center? Off topic Q related snip-it. We used a Federal SD-10A as our warning siren until about '05, right after we got our ladder truck. Due to the new building, we had to reduce power to the siren, otherwise it would dim our lights down during the cycle. It was also switched from radio activation, to manual and used for 'in town' fires only. Upon hearing it, someone from the water authority would turn on the pumps to boost hydrant pressure. Anyhoo. The ladder responded to a fire call one night, we were on house watch because the county wide radio system failed after a lightning strike. Sadly, the Q on the ladder was now louder than the fire whistle. It hasn't been activated since.
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That has to be Dushore, I remember a recording that Chris Kelly (I think that was the name) made of that SD-10 and put on the original Warningsirens.org message board...it was one of the first recordings made of a siren. That is a darn loud siren!!!
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - chfc14 - 03-22-2011
[quote name='fd141' timestamp='1300805541' post='430657']
On the '41 Ford,does anyone know what make the Roof Mounted Warning Light is? THANKS!!
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It was made by Tripp Light. Unfortunately, thats all I remember right now, but I'll dig into it later tonight after run our weekly drill at the station. Please stay tuned. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/computer.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - Guest - 03-23-2011
[quote name='Rheems1' timestamp='1300827668' post='430684']
That has to be Dushore, I remember a recording that Chris Kelly (I think that was the name) made of that SD-10 and put on the original Warningsirens.org message board...it was one of the first recordings made of a siren. That is a darn loud siren!!!
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That would be me.. I hung a recorder on a rope, and put it over a foot bar on a telephone pole that was directly under the siren. It never recorded as nicely as it did before, I think either the heat or the noise itself, ruined the recorder.
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - Guest - 03-23-2011
That light is after market. We have a picture of the truck taken in 1945, and it had no emergency lights other than the red lens in the front of the siren. However, by August 6th of 1959, it did have the light. I've seen one before on a photo of a 1949 Cadillac Ambulance from Picture Rocks, Pa. Neither the red flasher on the officer side fender, nor the light in the siren work. The siren itself works fine and proper, as does the roof light.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LeREenX4MI
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - Guest - 09-18-2011
West Bradford (Chester County)
Engine 39-2
1987 Spartan/Saulsbury 1500 pump/ 750 tank
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - BA000049 - 09-19-2011
[quote name='psjboyz' timestamp='1316400112' post='457303']West Bradford (Chester County)
Engine 39-2
1987 Spartan/Saulsbury 1500 pump/ 750 tank[/quote]
psjboyz,
This rig has had an interesting career. It is still in service, running out of their main station. The wheelbase is short so it can fit into the station.
Bruce
1987 Spartan Monarch/Saulsbury, canopy cab, 1500/750. It was housed on 8/6/88, 8V92TA Detroit diesel, 475 HP, automatic, Onan 6 KW generator. Delivered late – did not meet spec. While responding to a call one night in early 1989, it rolled over slightly injuring the firefighters on board. There was extensive damage to the body and it was sent back to Saulsbury to be rebuilt. It was out of service all of 1989 and 1990. It was involved in another accident on Telegraph Road on 8/9/96 while responding to a AFA at a private residence. the engine went up the private drive crossing a bridge which collapsed. Unfortunately more damage was done to it trying to get it out. It was sent to Saulsbury the very next day. It was returned from Saulsbury on 12/21/96 and placed back into service on 1/2/97.
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - Guest - 09-21-2011
West Bradford (Chester County)
Tanker 39
1993 International / Saulsbury 1000 GPM / 3500 tank
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - Guest - 09-22-2011
Alert Fire Company, Downingtown (Chester County)
Tower 45
1987 Spartan / LTI 100Ft Tower 1500GPM
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - Guest - 09-23-2011
Avondale (Chester County)
Engine 23-2 (prior to refurb)
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - Guest - 09-23-2011
[quote name='station76rit' timestamp='1279385016' post='392967']
new florence century is a joke i wouldnt even want to be seen near it
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We all at least occasionally question the wisdom of things we see on apparatus and normally I would never be so critical of someone else's fire truck but in this case. Jeeeezzzzzz !!!!
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - Guest - 09-25-2011
City of Coatesville (Chester County)
Engine 41-1 (Recently redesignated 43-1)
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - Guest - 09-27-2011
Valley Forge (Chester County)
Rescue 68
1991 Grumman / Hackney
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - pepe - 09-30-2011
Shot this at the Port Jervis parade in July '11. REALLY different!
4 wheel drive AND 4 wheel steer!!!
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - pepe - 09-30-2011
Here it is "in action"
1952 Studebaker designed and made by the Company in Blooming Grove Pa. 500pto pump/500water...
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - GA_Dave - 09-30-2011
This rig has morphed a bit since I shot it in 1995, but the same basic configuration is still there.
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - pepe - 09-30-2011
Dingman Township, Pa. 2009 Smeal Sirius - 2000/475/25A/100'
Pennsylvania Fire/EMS Apparatus - Guest - 10-10-2011
A big <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> to Rheems1 (Dave Fritz) for the opportunity to shoot his dept's rigs at a very photogenic spot. Lake Meade appears to be a nice place to live, with 1st class rigs and facilities for the vfd.Lake Meade VFD
Adams Co.,PA
2007 FL M2/KME
Warren W. Jenkins image