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Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-08-2009

Classic Kansas City Fire Department KCFD Retired Truck 7 from Fire House 19



1950 Seagrave 85ft Ladder with a wash tub tillerman's seat.



This was the only tiller in the fleet with a wash tub tiller seat. Also this was the only Seagrave Ladder until the 1960's. KCFD ran all ALF 700 tillers during the 1950's.



Served Truck 7 at Fire House 19 then Truck 4 at Fire House 7 it was disposed of in 1979 and sold to Pecuiler, MO and was again sold to a private collector in 1990. It went through a number of private collectors and now is owned by a retired KCFD FAO from Truck 2. He has placed a 2 number plate on the side but it never served at Truck 2. The first collector was going to refinish it in Seagrave Red but did not like the dark red so it is now in a cherry or candy apple red.



This FAO also owns old Truck 10 a 1976 Seagrave 100ft white over lime-green tiller.



Mosher Collection

Mike Arnett photo


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-08-2009

Another View of retired KCFD Truck 7



Note the model 20 Sterling Siren Light this was the common siren and warning light for all KCFD rigs in the 1940-1950's. In the 1960s KCFD added a Federal Becon Ray pipe light to this rig.



The windshield red lights are not orginal and this rig never had them. One of the many private owners took these lights off of Olathe, Kansas 1950 Seagrave Quad and placed them on this unit. I advised him it was not orginal and showed photos but he still did it and history was changed. The nose light is orginal.



Mosher collection

Mike Arnett photo


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-08-2009

Lenexa, Kansas Fire Department



Retired Engine 922 served at Fire House 1 1977-1987 as 922, Fire House 2 1987-1988 as 922 and then reserve engine 1988-1997 as 934 then 931.



1977 Pem-Fab Wedge/ Pierce Fire Marshal series 1500/500



Only Wedge in Kansas City Metro


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-08-2009

Lenexa, Kansas Fire Department



Retired Engine 921 served at Fire House 1 as 921, Fire House 2 as 921 then 932, and Fire House 3 as 933. Sold in 2002 traded in on the current Truck 91 95ft E\-One Tower Ladder.



1972 Chevy/ American Fire Appratus 750/750



First unit in Lenexa to not have a Federal Q2b Siren. This was emergecny purchased and replaced a 1965-1967ish Chevy CO/ ALF that was wrecked in a roll over accident.


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-08-2009

[quote name='Steve Loftin' post='312311' date='Jun 8 2009, 20:41 ']Sterling #30 Sirenlite[/quote]



you are right my typo, it dawned on me later. its been a long day. Stay Safe, Rick


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-09-2009

[quote name='MFD 61 KS' post='312263' date='Jun 8 2009, 17:51 ']Lenexa, Kansas Fire Department



Retired Engine 922 served at Fire House 1 1977-1987 as 922, Fire House 2 1987-1988 as 922 and then reserve engine 1988-1997 as 934 then 931.



1977 Pem-Fab Wedge/ Pierce Fire Marshal series 1500/500



Only Wedge in Kansas City Metro[/quote]



Funny story I forgot to post was the Cab Doors on Lenexa's three Pierce's used to have Dept. not Department in gold leaf. The new Chief came in 1981 was pretty uptight. So in 1987 he had both pumpers the 1978 Ford C-8000 and the 1977 Wedge wet sanded and relettered in gold paint "Department" even the front ends were changed from LFD to Lenexa Fire Department. On the Ford C-8000 the name had to be moved from the front door to the jump seat wall since Department was to big for the door. Oh the 1978 Pierce Chevy mini pumper stayed the same no door changes. Really funny just intresting info.



Stay Safe, Rick


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-10-2009

Sorry for the rain shots. OPFD and KU Fire Training were hosting Elevator Rescue at the OPFD Fire Training Center. So in between breaks and showers I took some photos of the rigs.





First up is Leawood, Kansas Fire Department. This is their new door logo. This is a recreation of the front end logo that appered on their 1961 ALF 900 pump that was later retro fitted with a 55ft Tele-Squirt in 1985.


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-10-2009

Leawood, Kansas Fire Department Rescue 2 (32) ex Rescue 3 (33)



2008 Pierce Saber 4/2008 Stock Unit 20260 purchased by Leawood off the line


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-10-2009

Front



Third unit with an LED Roto-Ray



Note Pierce added the Q2b Siren at Leawoods request


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-10-2009

Officer Side



This unit is for Leawoods Tech Rescue Team. They are part of the KC Metro Tech Rescue Response.


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-10-2009

Two forward facing SCBA seats on the rear wall



This desk with MDT and two rollups are in front. This is for response to tech rescue and also response out side of the KC Metro.


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-10-2009

Officer Side Rear



Note oil dry chute by rear tail board


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-10-2009

Oil Dry chute


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-10-2009

Rear


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-10-2009

Driver Side Rear


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-10-2009

The other Lawood Logo for 2008.


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-10-2009

Side View very compact Rescue Truck


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-10-2009

Overland Park, Kansas Fire Department



Engine 2 (42)



1998 E\-One Cyclone II 1250/500 one of two


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-10-2009

Rear of Engine 2 (42)



Gound Ladders are stored under the hose bed. This has been a feature on all OPFD Engines since the delivery of four 1985 Pierce Dashes.



Note LDH hose holder height


Kansas City area fire apparatus - MFD76 - 06-10-2009

LDH Hose Holder OPFD Engine 2 (42)