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Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-23-2006

Next up is something a bit different. this is a 196? Chevrolet Ambulance, which formerly served the Macedon NY FD. It is now privately owned, and is seen quite frequently at local musters and parades.It was also on display for a while at the NYS Museum when they had their display of Ambulances there last year.


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-23-2006

Next up is this 19?? Buffalo which is owned by the Fairport FD. This rig also was owned at one time by the Bushnell's Basin FD, and is now used by Fairport for parades and musters.


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-23-2006

Next up is this 196? Chevrolet Brush Truck which is owned by the Birdsall FD in Allegany County,NY. The rig is still used in frontline service, and is designated as Birdsall-6.


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-23-2006

Next up is this 193? Chevrolet/? owned by the West Webster FD. The vehicle is strictly a parade/muster rig.


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-23-2006

Next up is this 1950 Chevrolet/Young Engine owned by the Walworth FD. This vehicle when delivered new in the fall of 1950 was painted White, and cost $8,349.00. It was designated as Engine-37, and was replaced in 1982 by a Ford C/ Sanford Pumper/Tanker. The rig is still used by Walworth FD in parades, shows and musters. My grandfather used to run on this rig when it was new, and my cousin, or his father-in-law sometimes can be seen driving it in local parades.


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-23-2006

And last up for now is this 19?? International/? from the Henrietta FD. this vehicle is also used in many local parades, and also musters. I hope you have all enjoyed some of these recent pics I took, and thank you to all who have been wishing me well, while I have been away from the group due to my fire back in January.I am very happy to be able to post some pics again finally, and look forward to posting many more in the future.Hopefully I'll be able to continue on in this thread sometime later this week.


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-23-2006

[quote name='matchot' post='13914' date='Jul 23 2006, 15:33 ']Next up is this 193? Chevrolet/? owned by the West Webster FD. The vehicle is strictly a parade/muster rig.[/quote]

1935 Ford


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-23-2006




Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-23-2006

[color="#009900"]New Hyde Park, NY operated this 1962 Mack B 1000 gpm pumper. Mattson Collection[/color] <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-23-2006

[color="#CC0000"]The Eggertsville Hose Company of Amherst, NY ran this 1949 Mack L 750 gpm pumper. Mattson Collection[/color] <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-23-2006

[color="#CC9933"]Mattydale, NY had this early 50s Ford F sqaud unit. Mattson Collection[/color] <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-23-2006

[color="#FF0000"]South Farmingdale, NY had this Ford C rescue truck. Jim Burner pic/Mattson Collection[/color] <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-23-2006

[color="#3366FF"]North Merrick. NY had this 1967 Ford C rescue truck. John Toomey pic/Mattson Collection[/color] <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-24-2006

[quote name='tascman' post='14046' date='Jul 23 2006, 19:37 '][color="#CC9933"]Mattydale, NY had this early 50s Ford F sqaud unit. Mattson Collection[/color] <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />[/quote]



I lived in Mattydale when I was a young kid, and while I remember some of their old rigs, I don't remember this one. I do believe that this truck spent some time in Parish NY up till the early 80's. I know they bought the truck used and stayed yellow the whole time in service there, while the rest of their fleet was red.





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Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-24-2006

    As a newbie to this I thought I'd share a classic with you. Hewlett FD on Long Island had this mint '50 ALF 85' TT well into the '80s. More to follow when I get used to shrinking the foto file...


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-25-2006

[color="#FF0000"]Cossayuna, NY had this 1935 Buffalo 500 gpm pumper. This slide was taken in June of 1967. Mattson Collection[/color] <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-25-2006

Lyndhurst, NY operated this Mack L quad. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-25-2006

[color="#FF0000"]Middletown, NY had this beautiful 1923 American LaFrance pumper. It had a 750 gpm pump. Mattson Collection[/color] <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-25-2006

[color="#FF0000"]Middletown, NY also had this gorgeous Mack B pumper shown at one of the Valhalla musters of days gone by. Mattson Collection[/color] <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


Empire State Oldies - Guest - 07-25-2006

[color="#6600CC"]I know that I've posted this before, but, what the hell! The Buffalo NY Airport had this awesome 1952 Mack L CFR rig. It had a 750 gpm pump and a 400 gallon tank. This would have been a great rig to preserve. Mattson Collection[/color] <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />