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More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-02-2011
As you'll see, the clouds were a problem the whole time I was there. Nevertheless, I thought I did pretty well with what I had to work with.
Rural Hall FD
Brush 323
1993 Chevy 3500/Craft
150/200
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-02-2011
Rural Hall FD
Tanker 423
1987 GMC 7000/Grumman
1000/1000
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-02-2011
I was told this truck was purchased right around the time RHFD was going from an all-volunteer organization to to combination department, thus the reason for the pump and tank. The reasoning was if there was an extrication needed, a handline could be provided if no volunteers were available to pick up the engine.
Rural Hall FD
Rescue 623
1998 Freightliner FL70/American Fire & Rescue
300/300
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-02-2011
I'm not 100% sure on the body, so if anyone can identify if let me know
Rural Hall FD
Squad 723
1990 Ford SD/3D???
Ex-Beeson Crossroads VFD,NC Squad 726
Ex-Walkertown VFD,NC Squad 722
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-02-2011
Rural Hall FD
Truck 23
2011 Pierce Saber
1500/500/75'
#23867
More NC Rigs - GA_Dave - 10-02-2011
[quote name='BFD1151' timestamp='1316887318' post='457934']
Winston Salem FD
Former Engine 8 (1st due to Wake Forest University)
1974 WLF Ambassador
Photo by Lee Wilson
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My WLF list shows five Ambassador pumpers delivered to Winston-Salem. #80-767, 80-768, and 80-769 were 1000/500 (Model P80-1000D-5) and are shown as 1973's. The other two, #80-1202 and 80-1203, are shown as 1976 deliveries, with no Model or capacity info given.
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-02-2011
[quote name='GA_Dave' timestamp='1317601008' post='458805']
My WLF list shows five Ambassador pumpers delivered to Winston-Salem. #80-767, 80-768, and 80-769 were 1000/500 (Model P80-1000D-5) and are shown as 1973's. The other two, #80-1202 and 80-1203, are shown as 1976 deliveries, with no Model or capacity info given.
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Thanks Dave! Winston was and still is a dept that moves trucks around a lot depending on call volume so I have no idea which companies originally ran the WLF's.
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-08-2011
Took advantage of the clear skies today & managed to get a few shots. I stopped by 10 different stations but had horrible luck finding any volunteers around their stations. At any rate, here is what I was able to get. The first place I was able to find people at was the Mount Airy FD, aka the fictional town of Mayberry in The Andy Griffith Show.
Mount Airy FD
Engine 2
1995 Sutphen
1250/500
HS-3003
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-08-2011
Mount Airy at one time ran a refurbed 1977 Sutphen tower that served Orlando,FL.This well-worn truck was placed out-of-service last year after the pump and ladder failed their respective tests. The town council just approved the purchase of a 2009 E\-One rear-mount tower that was a demo and should be placed into service in about a month or two.
Mount Airy FD
Engine 3
1995 Sutphen
1250/500
HS-3002
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-08-2011
Elkin Rescue Squad
Rescue 845
2002 IHC 4400/Pierce Encore
#13731
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-08-2011
Like many communities in NC, the FD and Rescue Squad are separate entities but both provide first responder/EMS in the communities they serve.
Elkin FD
Engine 2
2003 Pierce Saber
1250/1000
#13977
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-08-2011
This was a real treat to shoot because it was my first WLF Model 82 I'd ever shot. It is still maintained as a 2nd out piece.
Elkin FD
Engine 5
1972 Ward LaFrance 82
1000/500
#8284
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-08-2011
Elkin FD
Ladder 1
1993 Pierce Arrow
1500/500/75'
#E-7504
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-08-2011
Elkin FD
Brush 3
2003 Ford F-550/Reading/Fouts Brothers
250/300
More NC Rigs - GA_Dave - 10-08-2011
[quote name='BFD1151' timestamp='1318121427' post='459616']
This was a real treat to shoot because it was my first WLF Model 82 I'd ever shot. It is still maintained as a 2nd out piece.
Elkin FD
Engine 5
1972 Ward LaFrance 82
1000/500
#8284
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Sweet!
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-08-2011
The last stop of the day was State Road VFD. As luck would have it, there was a volunteer there washing his car. After introducing myself, he agreed to pull out two of their rigs because he was pressed for time. State Road has a District in both Surry and Wilkes Counties.
State Road VFD
Engine 791
2006 IHC 4400/Pierce
1250/1250
#17608
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-08-2011
Here is the other State Road truck I got pulled out as it was the oldest and due to be replaced next year.
State Road VFD
Engine 794
1992 IHC 4900/Grumman
1250/1500
#18740
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-08-2011
The last rig I found today was just outside of Lewisville and pretty much rotting away.
State Road VFD
Former Engine
1958 IHC Loadstar/???
More NC Rigs - BFD1151 - 10-08-2011
[quote name='GA_Dave' timestamp='1318122038' post='459626']
Sweet!
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Dave,
I found another Baker pumper today but no one around to let me look at it. Its a 1960s Ford F600/Baker at Bannertown VFD just outside Mount Airy and looks similar to Drayton's.
More NC Rigs - GA_Dave - 10-08-2011
[quote name='BFD1151' timestamp='1318123806' post='459635']
Dave,
I found another Baker pumper today but no one around to let me look at it. Its a 1960s Ford F600/Baker at Bannertown VFD just outside Mount Airy and looks similar to Drayton's.
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AWESOME! We now have a purpose in life! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/fireman.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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