FYI DR, at the time of this photo this tanker was Tank Wagon 17-1.
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Ahhh! Got me on that one, Tillerman! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_redface.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Today we'll feature Bethesda FD apparatus, BFD was an independent organization until the late 80's and has been all-paid since 1939. There are 3 stations to serve one of the largest unincorporated cities in Maryland.
Sta. 6 is on Wisconsin Ave. just south of the downtown district.
This 1981 Alf Century 1500/500 was actually the reserve engine by 1992.
[quote name='Dr. Stinebaugh' post='129544' date='Jul 15 2007, 14:53 ']The aerial apparatus at Sta.6 for many years was this 1983 Seagrave 100' TDA which was originally assigned to Sta.3 in Rockville.
Warren Jenkins photo[/quote]
I'm starting to feel bad in correcting you. "SALLY" (T6) is an 84. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_redface.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Station 20 will be celebrating 50 years or dedication to the Oakmount and surrounding Bethesda communities this October.
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07-15-2007, 05:49 PM (This post was last modified: 07-15-2007, 05:58 PM by Tillerman1664.)
[quote name='Ladder 68' post='129628' date='Jul 15 2007, 17:25 ']Is "Sally" the rig that was refurbed in '97 and had a jumpseat enclosure added?
Thanks.[/quote]
Yes she is, and STILL running as Truck 6. It's the oldest front line piece in Montgomery County, with over 100,000 miles. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> However it's just a door, there is no seat there.
Here she is this past winter.
A large part of my collection was purchased from a GOOD man, John Floyd. I give him FULL credit on his work, although I may miss something. Thanks John. Also Scott Mattson, Warren Jenkins, Michael Schwartzberg, and Mike Sanders. Thanks Guys.
[quote name='Tillerman1664' post='129638' date='Jul 15 2007, 17:50 ']Yes she is, and STILL running as Truck 6. It's the oldest front line piece in Montgomery County, with over 100,000 miles. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote]
So tell me Why In The world won't they buy anymore Seagraves. But they will buy Brand X <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_crazy.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Cosgrove
[color="#ff0000"][size="4"]Get In, Sit Down, Hold On and Shut Up[/size][/color]
[quote name='tcosgrovejones' post='129641' date='Jul 15 2007, 17:59 ']So tell me Why In The world won't they buy anymore Seagraves. But they will buy Brand X <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_crazy.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Cosgrove[/quote]
The high command tells me, Seagrave doesn't build a TDA with a 500lb tip load and a pre piped water way to the tip. I know, I know why we... they need a per piped water way. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
A large part of my collection was purchased from a GOOD man, John Floyd. I give him FULL credit on his work, although I may miss something. Thanks John. Also Scott Mattson, Warren Jenkins, Michael Schwartzberg, and Mike Sanders. Thanks Guys.
07-15-2007, 06:07 PM (This post was last modified: 07-15-2007, 06:09 PM by Tillerman1664.)
[quote name='Ladder 68' post='129642' date='Jul 15 2007, 18:02 ']I was under the impression that Truck Co. service at Station 6 had been discontinued. Clarification appreciated.
And for that matter, Tower service at Co. 20 is no linger correct?
Thanks.[/quote]
No, we lost our new tower when it went to 8 to replace the one posted earlier. We will always have truck service at 6. We are slated to get a TDA in February <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
20, did in deed lose the tower, it went to 23 and their E\-One went to 35.
A large part of my collection was purchased from a GOOD man, John Floyd. I give him FULL credit on his work, although I may miss something. Thanks John. Also Scott Mattson, Warren Jenkins, Michael Schwartzberg, and Mike Sanders. Thanks Guys.
[quote name='Ladder 68' post='129652' date='Jul 15 2007, 18:21 ']I had the Bethesda truck companies confused. Thanks for clearing that up.
Why did they move the Pierce tower from 6 to 8 and make it a stright truck? Target hazards?[/quote]
<img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/shrug.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Straight truck? 8 has always had a tower unless it was out for rehab or work.
The 1986 Spartan/76 Pierce/85' LTI tower, was rolled and totaled.
A large part of my collection was purchased from a GOOD man, John Floyd. I give him FULL credit on his work, although I may miss something. Thanks John. Also Scott Mattson, Warren Jenkins, Michael Schwartzberg, and Mike Sanders. Thanks Guys.
<img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/doh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> No problem with corrections, Tillerman! I have 4 rosters from that era, and none of em agree; but that was sloppy research on my part...
This 1984 Seagrave 1500/500/40 ran from Silver Spring FD Sta. 19.
In 1991, driving in with a camera and taking pics of NIH apparatus was not a Homeland Security issue.
1st is their engine, a 1983 Pirsch 1250/500/40 with a 1989 Summit rehab/4 dr. This engine would later go to the District Heights VFD in Prince Georges Co.
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' /> No problem with corrections, Tillerman! I have 4 rosters from that era, and none of em agree; but that was sloppy research on my part...
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