PHOTOS BY EMS 12 (PAT SHOOP)

[EMS 12]

Laurel Gardens Fire Co., Ross Twp.

Allegheny County





Engine 253-1

1989 Pierce/08 Keystone 1000/750







Engine 253-2

1999 HME/Luverne 2000/750

[EMS 12]

Blazing Arrow Hook & Ladder, Tyrone

Blair County





Engine 3317

1987 Pierce 2000/750







Rescue 3331

2009 Pierce 1500/500/30







Squad 3348

1992 IHC/Pierce 500/300







Truck 3351

1997 Pierce 105' 2000/300

[EMS 12]

Philadelphia FD







Foam 18

2001 Spartan/E-One 1500/500/500







Engine 24

2012 KME 1500/500







Engine 37

1991 Seagrave 1000/500







Squrt 57

1998 ALF 54' 1000/500

[SrFireOfficial]

PFD E37's house looks very cool!!!!

[EMS 12]

[quote name='SrFireOfficial' timestamp='1353690047' post='503781']

PFD E37's house looks very cool!!!!

[/quote]



Yes this station is very neat. Maybe Jack W. can give more of a history on this station. I was amazed at the skill of the driver.

[jshippey]

Wow...that is a tight fit....can't have a bad day driving there!

[Guest]

I dont think they will be getting a 102" Wide Engine any time soon.

[drfeelgood]

Where did the mirrors go??

[SrFireOfficial]

WOW...Tip of the helmet to the brothers who drive there everyday and even more to the back up drivers.

[Guest]

this was photo shopped where are the mirrors

[EMS 12]

[quote name='station76rit' timestamp='1353900424' post='503991']

this was photo shopped where are the mirrors

[/quote]



I don't use photoshop. The mirrors are folded inside the cab.

[davebowen]

[quote name='station76rit' timestamp='1353900424' post='503991']

this was photo shopped where are the mirrors

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IT WASN'T PHOTO SHOPPED. I HAVE THE SAME PHOTO AT A LITTLE DIFFERENT ANGLE. THE MIRRORS ARE PULLED BACK TO THE CAB.

[Roto-Ray]

[quote name='station76rit' timestamp='1353900424' post='503991']

this was photo shopped where are the mirrors

[/quote]

No Photoshop here; I have a similar photo from a manufacturer that was trying to fit different width cabs in this same firehouse.

[davebowen]

HERE IS THE SHOT FROM AN ANGLE. YOU CAN SEE THE MIRRORS ARE PULLED BACK.

WE WERE TOLD IF THEY NEED A RESERVE ENGINE THEY CAN ONLY USE THAT MODEL Seagrave RIGHT NOW.

[Guest]

That is freaking insane! Great photo Pat! I thought Baltimore Truck 25 had it the worst lol.

[Guest]

[quote name='davepa' timestamp='1353903067' post='504000']

HERE IS THE SHOT FROM AN ANGLE. YOU CAN SEE THE MIRRORS ARE PULLED BACK.

WE WERE TOLD IF THEY NEED A RESERVE ENGINE THEY CAN ONLY USE THAT MODEL Seagrave RIGHT NOW.



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Is Engine 37 the oldest pumper and only Seagrave of that model still in front line service?

[EMS 12]

The roster provided in this years muster book shows 37 as the oldest any only 1991 Seagrave in front line service. Can't keep a good brand down. I know very little on the history of this station/rig.

[Guest]

That's pretty impressive Philly still has a rig that old! I just wonder if 37 will ever find a new engine that will fit in their house.

[jpw25pfd]

[quote name='EMS 12' timestamp='1353894814' post='503980']

Yes this station is very neat. Maybe Jack W. can give more of a history on this station. I was amazed at the skill of the driver.











[/quote]

Pat,

This is the oldest active firehouse in the city. It was opened in 1895. The company serves the Chestnut Hill neighborhood which is one of the most exclusive in Philadelphia. Several proposals have been put forth over the years to help alleviate the issue of the narrow doors but they were all shot down by the neighborhood association.

[jpw25pfd]

[quote name='Photoguy Kurt 07' timestamp='1353903317' post='504002']

Is Engine 37 the oldest pumper and only Seagrave of that model still in front line service?

[/quote]

Engine 37 is using the last 1991 Seagrave engine in frontline service. They are supposed to be getting a 1995 KME that was extensively rehabbed by the manufacturer. Apparently, that model year fits through the doors.