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Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - Guest - 04-11-2009
[quote name='mgk110' post='296319' date='Apr 11 2009, 13:04 '][ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND]
Sparky and the late John Schmidt outside of 14 with a spare Seagrave. A similar pic was in John's book.[/quote]
The Seagrave engine is a c.1950 750 GPM, bought by PBF from Barnesboro,PA. Probably the only used rig ever bought by PBF from a VFD. Also note the compartmented rear fenders, unusual on a Seagrave of this vintage.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - OPEN CAB MACK - 04-11-2009
[quote name='mgk110' post='296318' date='Apr 11 2009, 14:01 '][ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND]
Crew of E14 (old 24) with 900 ALF engine outside of station on McKee Place in the Oakland section of the city.[/quote]
This was the first diesel engine in the city. Originally assigned to Engine 1. Was reassigned to 14 when the city took delivery of the Ford Louisville/Grummans and one was assigned to Engine 1.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - OPEN CAB MACK - 04-11-2009
[quote name='Dr. Stinebaugh' post='296341' date='Apr 11 2009, 16:42 ']The Seagrave engine is a c.1950 750 GPM, bought by PBF from Barnesboro,PA. Probably the only used rig ever bought by PBF from a VFD. Also note the compartmented rear fenders, unusual on a Seagrave of this vintage.[/quote]
This picture was taken by Bob Milnes from Coral Gables FL. It was one similiar to this that John Schmidt autographed to me in his book. Also it was an enjoyment talking to Joe "Sparky" Parks during his days as the driver of 14 Engine. Sparky is a great guy and a wealth of knowledge of the 2nd Battalion.
Keep them coming Mike, did you get Sparky to give you the scrapbook? Good Job!!
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - Guest - 04-12-2009
Sparkys a hell of a guy, as was schmidt. Its very depressing, when i go through this thread all i can think about is "this company is no more, that engine is axed, no more, no more, no more, that ones still around, axed, no more" PBF went from 60 some companys in the 70s to a mere 30 some today. Sad how much the cut backs have taken away and closed off.
I have heard stories that sparky would sometimes wear one of those red plastic helmits with the blinking light on the top while driving the open cab engine. Funny
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - OPEN CAB MACK - 04-12-2009
[quote name='mgk110' post='296561' date='Apr 12 2009, 13:00 '][ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND]
L 14, E 14 and BC 2 outside of station 14.[/quote]
The tiller is one of the 5 Pierce TDA's, and the engine is a 1992 Pierce Dash 4 door. The first 4- doors ordered.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - Guest - 04-19-2009
Mike,
Ya beat me to it. lol. Here is my shot of Truck 13, and Quint 27.
![[Image: PittTruck13.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Shoop/PittTruck13.jpg)
![[Image: PittQuint27.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/Shoop/PittQuint27.jpg)
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - Guest - 04-19-2009
Great Pictures Shoop!!
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - Ladder 68 - 04-19-2009
Does PBF actually refer to the quints as "Quint XX" on the radio? Or as Engine?
Thanks in advance.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - OPEN CAB MACK - 04-19-2009
[quote name='Ladder 68' post='298359' date='Apr 19 2009, 21:19 ']Does PBF actually refer to the quints as "Quint XX" on the radio? Or as Engine?
Thanks in advance.[/quote]
There are 3 quints in service in the city. Quints 18, 27 and 23. When dispatched they are referred to as "Engines". These came into service in a reorganization back in 1992. All three houses had engines and trucks. But 18, 23, and 27 had the trucks eliminated and were converted to quints. The city at that time bought 4 American LaFrance 75' quints. One for each, and one held in reserve. They were just replaced by the Pierce's that Shoop just shot.
Shoop, I must say, another great job!!!
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - EMS 12 - 04-19-2009
I see twp problems with those photos. The leaves on the trees are not green and they are not parked on the grass.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - EngineMan - 04-22-2009
Any idea why the 3 trucks have ALCOA rims on it but the Quint has stock?
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - Guest - 04-22-2009
Engineman,
I believe it is because the quints have the heavier axle on the back, and it doesn't allow for alcoa rims. Quint 18 doesn't have them either.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - EngineMan - 04-23-2009
[quote name='Shoop' post='299229' date='Apr 22 2009, 06:22 ']Engineman,
I believe it is because the quints have the heavier axle on the back, and it doesn't allow for alcoa rims. Quint 18 doesn't have them either.[/quote]
Thank you Shoop! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hail.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - OPEN CAB MACK - 08-24-2009
This delivery phot taken at the academy in 1997. The city bought 4 of these aerials from Ferrara with 109' aerials.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - Guest - 08-24-2009
4 engine and 4 truck remain downtown. Well in the "uptown" section of the city.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - Guest - 08-24-2009
Did we ever get an answer to the 34 house question ? IF not I may be able to shed some light on it
Truck 34 and engine 34 were in the same house in the Perrysville section of the city and the new station that truck 34 now sits in is in a more central location of the brighton heights area of the city. At one time EMS and Truck 34 shared space at Truck 34 house That no longer is the case, Ems has moved to the Old 36 station about a mile away. On the Nortside of Pittsburgh we now have 5 engine Companys and 2 ladders Engines 32, 34, 35, 37, 38.
Truck 34 and Truck 32 When the new station was built in the woods run section of the city. It sat vacant while the city and the union fought over station closeing on the nortside. Finally EMS moved in and were alone for a while till the city moved truck 34 in with them, then after a while Ems moved to the now vacant 36 house. All my facts may not be crystal clear but thats how I remember most of it.
Her is a PDF map of the PBF
[url="http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/fire/assets/06_firemap-8.5x11_rev.pdf"]http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/fire/asse...-8.5x11_rev.pdf[/url]
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - Guest - 09-10-2009
Looks like 38 house will be geting a new truck, saw it at the Carnegie VFD station the other day The dealer sometims store them there before delivery
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - Guest - 09-10-2009
2009 Pierce Arrow XT 105' heading to Trucks 8, 17, 24, 26
2009 Pierce Arrow XT 75' Quint heading to Engine 23
2009 KME Engines heading to Engines 37, 38
Truck 26 had a 2008 Pierce that will be switched to Truck 34.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - OPEN CAB MACK - 09-10-2009
[quote name='Shoop' post='335616' date='Sep 10 2009, 19:19 ']2009 Pierce Arrow XT 105' heading to Trucks 8, 17, 24, 26
2009 Pierce Arrow XT 75' Quint heading to Engine 23
2009 KME Engines heading to Engines 37, 38
Truck 26 had a 2008 Pierce that will be switched to Truck 34.[/quote]
How many Pierce aerials is that in the last 2 years Shoop?
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire - Guest - 09-10-2009
All three quints have been replaced. Total of 7 105' aerials from Pierce. More orders should be taking place in the near future.
Here is a run down on new rigs if interested.
2005 - HME/Toynes arrived
2006 - 1 Seagrave Ladder
2007 - 2 Seagrave Ladders, 1 Pierce Quint, and 3 KME Engines
2008 - 3 Pierce Ladders, 1 Pierce Quint, 3 KME Engines
2009 - 4 Pierce Ladders, 1 Pierce Quint, 2 KME Engines, 1 IHC/KME MAC
Also heard, that KME is about to go out the door. We will see, I'm hoping the city starts buying Pierce engines.