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Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - Guest - 06-14-2007
Ahhh, Mike, you're killin me with those Morgantown shots; that's 1 city I've always wanted to get to. First went there on a job-hunting expedition back in the early 80's, the Alf rearmount I believe was the newest piece. Their engines at that time were several GMC/Pirschs (both conventional and tilt-cab), a Mack B-model, and a FWD conventional. There was also a Ford or Chevy/Pierce mini-pumper/rescue, painted white. They used to have a pretty good website with history, if anyone is interested. Sure wish I had been armed with a camera back in those days <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> Thanks for your efforts as always, Mike!I think that Shaun Ryan was 1 of the few people who photo'ed the Alf when it was still an aerial, he used to offer a set of Morgantown photos, and a couple appeared in 1 of Jurgen Keifer's books.
Warren Jenkins
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - Truckman - 06-14-2007
Mike good photos by the way. I was thinking that me old eyes were acting up with the new nic name and your photos, I was thinking that guy is posting Mike's Photos!! He is giving him credit for them any hoo!!
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - Guest - 06-14-2007
Mike,
I'll dig out old photo in 2 tone paint and send it to you. Saw the truck sitting outside Wal-mart years ago as a fund raiser. Always wondered if they still had it.
The two old Dodges I mentioned, one I think was an Oren, don't remember for sure, it was years ago when I saw it in a garage. The other is a 1921 Dodge Brothers ALF rig, that came out of NC, was restored 20 years ago, but hasn't been out lately. I'd love to buy this one, but owners not wanting to sale.
I'll try to find the old photo of Marions, this weekend.
Take Care,
Nollie
PS - Was at ODHFS's Claytor Lake show last weekend, had 17 rigs & 3 hose carts.
[quote name='mnsand' post='119283' date='Jun 14 2007, 06:54 ']Nollie,
Thanks for the info and invite. You got me curious about the old Dodge trucks. Are they old Virginia?
Not sure when Marion had the 1965 Dodge Power Wagon repainted. I would like to see it in white and orange.
Thanks,
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA[/quote]
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - PFDEng1 - 06-14-2007
Mike,
Nice shots and stay out of my old stomping grounds! The guys at Shinnston are great ain't they? I also took the ex Arlington tower up to the school
for some pics back in March of 2002. We even tried to go thru the McDonalds Drive-Thru to get a bite to eat, but the tower wouldn't fit.
On your way between Morgantown and Shinnston, only a few miles north, right of I79 there is a little place called Boothsville. You would have enjoyed
stopping there to photograph their light blue apparatus.
Thanks for posting Morgantown E4, thats the only rig that I haven't been able to get in quite a few attempts.
Jeff
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - PFDEng1 - 06-14-2007
[quote name='Dr. Stinebaugh' post='119310' date='Jun 14 2007, 09:50 ']Ahhh, Mike, you're killin me with those Morgantown shots; that's 1 city I've always wanted to get to. First went there on a job-hunting expedition back in the early 80's, the Alf rearmount I believe was the newest piece. Their engines at that time were several GMC/Pirschs (both conventional and tilt-cab), a Mack B-model, and a FWD conventional. There was also a Ford or Chevy/Pierce mini-pumper/rescue, painted white. They used to have a pretty good website with history, if anyone is interested. Sure wish I had been armed with a camera back in those days <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> Thanks for your efforts as always, Mike!I think that Shaun Ryan was 1 of the few people who photo'ed the Alf when it was still an aerial, he used to offer a set of Morgantown photos, and a couple appeared in 1 of Jurgen Keifer's books.
Warren Jenkins[/quote]
Hey Doc,
I recently heard Morgantown Hospital was looking for a top notch surgeon.
Those Morgantown GMC'c were replaced by some International/Pierces. Also, I'm not sure if they still have it, but they ran a 1978 ALF century pumper
as E5 that came from Swissvale & Braddock, PA.
I guess you didn't make it out to Garrett County last Sunday? Was pretty cloudy over here on the eastside of the state.
Mo
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - Guest - 06-14-2007
[quote name='mnsand' post='119190' date='Jun 13 2007, 21:41 ']The Shinnston tower has this nice tribute to Arlington on the truck.
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA[/quote]
Mike,
Great photos. I always enjoy your work. Of course I'm biased being from the same area.
The Pentagon logo is on all of the Arlington/Falls Church pieces.
We appreciate Shinniston keeping it on there.
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - mnsand - 06-14-2007
[quote name='PFDEng1' post='119387' date='Jun 14 2007, 15:06 ']Mike,
Nice shots and stay out of my old stomping grounds! The guys at Shinnston are great ain't they? I also took the ex Arlington tower up to the school
for some pics back in March of 2002. We even tried to go thru the McDonalds Drive-Thru to get a bite to eat, but the tower wouldn't fit.
On your way between Morgantown and Shinnston, only a few miles north, right of I79 there is a little place called Boothsville. You would have enjoyed
stopping there to photograph their light blue apparatus.
Thanks for posting Morgantown E4, thats the only rig that I haven't been able to get in quite a few attempts.
Jeff[/quote]
Jeff, I looked at the photo you had sent me of the tower and it does appear to be the same school. Funny.....when I went to Shinnston, no one was there except a city employee, who had the Chief's cell phone number. I called, and he came right down. One of the nicest guys I have ever met at a station. Very accomodating. I asked if he had a recommendation for a place to take the tower for photos where there would be ample room. He said he knew a great spot - the school. You set the standard Jeff.
I will have to keep Boothsville in mind. I may get up to the Morgantown area at different times.
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - mnsand - 06-14-2007
[quote name='Dr. Stinebaugh' post='119310' date='Jun 14 2007, 09:50 ']Ahhh, Mike, you're killin me with those Morgantown shots; that's 1 city I've always wanted to get to. First went there on a job-hunting expedition back in the early 80's, the Alf rearmount I believe was the newest piece. Their engines at that time were several GMC/Pirschs (both conventional and tilt-cab), a Mack B-model, and a FWD conventional. There was also a Ford or Chevy/Pierce mini-pumper/rescue, painted white. They used to have a pretty good website with history, if anyone is interested. Sure wish I had been armed with a camera back in those days <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> Thanks for your efforts as always, Mike!I think that Shaun Ryan was 1 of the few people who photo'ed the Alf when it was still an aerial, he used to offer a set of Morgantown photos, and a couple appeared in 1 of Jurgen Keifer's books.
Warren Jenkins[/quote]
Warren,
I grabbed a couple of apron shots of several other Morgantown apparatus. I will post them this weekend. I was a bit short on time in Morgantown, but this would have been one tough place to get apparatus posed and photographed. Not much room and I felt like I was always walking up a hill.
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - mnsand - 06-15-2007
Here are a few more from Morgantown, West Virginia. The apparatus were taken while two of the three Morgantown companies were at a drill at one of the stations.
Engine 1 is a 2000 International 7600/Pierce 1500/750 with job number 10978-01. Morgantown took delivery of two of these 2000 models. They also have another older International 4dr engine, which I believe is also a Pierce. Engine 1 is housed with the American LaFrance squad previously posted, as well a Pierce ladder truck, which was not photographed. Feedback from the firefighters is that the International's lack the necessary power to handle the numerous hills in Morgantown.
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - mnsand - 06-15-2007
Engine 5 from Morgantown is a 1977 American LaFrance 1250/500. Serial number CE-12-5723. It is currently the departments reserve engine.
Jeff, is this the one you mentioned that came from Swissvale, PA and Braddock, PA?
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - mnsand - 06-15-2007
One of Morgantown's three stations. This station sits on a hill and you can see the "slopes" on the apron.
The other 2000 International/Pierce operates from this station (out of service the day I was there and at the shops), as well as Engine 5, the 1977 American LaFrance, and a variety of trailers, boat, and a 1920's Seagrave that is currently under a complete restoration.
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - mnsand - 06-15-2007
The smallest of the Morgantown stations runs the older International 4 door and this mini pumper, a 1991 Ford F Super Duty/Pierce 400/200 with job number E6515. I was told this mini was originally purchased for the parking garages within Morgantown, however it nows gets little use. It's radio designation is "Mobile 100".
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - mnsand - 06-15-2007
My final photo from Morgantown is the South Side Station. Housed at South Side is:
Engine 1 - the 2000 International/Pierce previously posted
Engine 4 - the 1987 Pierce Arrow previously posted
Heavy Rescue 1 - the ALF squad previously posted
Pierce ladder truck - I believe it was a mid 1990's model.
Pick Up utility
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - fighttheenemy666 - 06-20-2007
A couple from the Fairfield Volunteer Rescue Squad in Fairfield, Virginia. This is in Rockbridge County near Lexington and the station is not far off of Interstate 81.
Ambulance 77
2006 Chevrolet C4500 4x4/2007 Road Rescue
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - fighttheenemy666 - 06-20-2007
Squad 70 from Fairfield is this 1989 GMC TopKick/Swab.
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - PFDEng1 - 06-21-2007
[quote name='mnsand' post='119834' date='Jun 15 2007, 23:00 ']Engine 5 from Morgantown is a 1977 American LaFrance 1250/500. Serial number CE-12-5723. It is currently the departments reserve engine.
Jeff, is this the one you mentioned that came from Swissvale, PA and Braddock, PA?
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA[/quote]
Mike,
Yes thats the one. It was refurbished in 2000, but I don't know who did the work.
Ladder 1 is a 1996 Dash 1500/300 100'
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - Guest - 06-21-2007
Bridgewater VA
1940 Dodge / ??
Guess they still have this truck, haven't seen it out in years, this photo was taken in Harrisonburg VA, several years ago. When my 1939 Dodge is finished, I'd love to get my 39, Bridgewater's 40 Dodge & Christainsburg's old 1941 Dodge, all in one photo.
Nollie
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - Guest - 06-21-2007
Cana VA
early 1960s Dodge / Howe
Sits outside a Antique Shop in Fancy Gap VA, just north of Cana, on Hwy 52.
Truck has gone down hill, it's been sitting outside on display for over 10 years.
Nollie
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - Guest - 07-06-2007
Help??? Abingdon VA apparatus history.
Looking for information on 1948/49 Dodge Oren, that was ordered new by Abingdon VA, then sold in the 1980s. Friend has sent me some information on this truck and he would love to find it. Truck was believed to be sold to eastern Tenn. department. Truck had Dodge's largest Hemi engine and a 500 gpm.
Anyone with any information on this truck, please let me know and I'll forward to my friend.
THANKS,
Nollie
saddlemtn@skybest.com
Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous - mnsand - 07-20-2007
I was at Farmville on business not to long ago. Weather did not cooperate, but the FD just took delivery of this new 2007 Pierce Quantum 1750/1000 with job number 18983. It runs as Farmville Engine 1-2.
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA