Engine 6 in Winsted was this good looking 1968 Maxim S with 750 gpm/ 300 water/ 30 foam and 2100' of 4'' hose. 1985 rebuilt by Gowans-Knight. Mark A.Redman photo - Juergen Kiefer collection.
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I believe one of their members owns or owned this truck - was in the back of his house on RT 44.
Ed Harvey
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"In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." -Dwight D. Eisenhower
All fires will go out; and all bleeding will stop - eventually.
West Haven still had this rig from '96-'99 when I was going to school there at UNH..........I believe they might still have it to this day.
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Engine 23's Maxim became Engine 29 for Stevens Heights Co. 5. About 2 years ago both old Maxims (Engine 28's rebuilt hazmat engine) were taken off the road permanetly. I beleive they were both sold at aution last year as far as I know, I do not know where they went to or even if they sold.
Engine-Tanker 195 in Plainfield once was this 1973 GMC 7000 with bodywork from Maynard, 1000 gpm/ 1000 water. Mark A.Redman photo - Juergen Kiefer collection.
Engine 204 in Monroe operated this 1986 Mack MC with bodywork from Middlesex. It is equipped with a 1500 gpm-pump and carries 500 gallons of water and 5000' of 5'' hose. Mark A.Redman photo - Juergen Kiefer collection.
Hose Tender 128 in Colchester was this 1988 International S 1800 4x4 with Middlesex bodywork. It has a 1250 gpm-pump and carries 500 gallons of water and 2100' of 5'' hose. Mark A.Redman photo - Juergen Kiefer collection.
08-03-2011, 09:05 AM (This post was last modified: 08-03-2011, 09:06 AM by kieferfire.)
Engine 1 in Harwinton once was this 1972 International Loadstar with bodywork from Oren, 750 gpm/ 400 water. Mark A.Redman photo - Juergen Kiefer collection.
Engine 5 in New Hartford was a 1975 International Cargostar with Oren body, 1000 gpm/ 750 water. 1994 rebuilt by Gowans-Knight. Mark A.Redman photo - Juergen Kiefer collection.
The last for today is Engine 3 from Old Lyme. It is a 1992 Pierce Dash with a rare 2-man cab, 1250 gpm/ 1000 water. Mark A.Redman photo - Juergen Kiefer collection.
Would really like to get Mark Redman's permission to share some of the Litchfield County Photos with the folks on the Litchfield County Fire-EMS Facebook page.
Any help in doing so would be greatly appreciated.
Ed Harvey
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"In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." -Dwight D. Eisenhower
All fires will go out; and all bleeding will stop - eventually.