THINGS FROM MY COLLECTION

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Edgewater, NJ Engine # 4 was this 1971 Hendrickson/Howe/Grumman 1500/500 pumper. Lou Kelter pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Fort Lauderdale, FL had this late 50s Ford F/Pirsch 750 gpm pumper. John Toomey pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Everyone have a good week! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/BananaMan.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Scott,



Bridgewater, PA. is located in Beaver County near the Ohio Boarder. It is right outside the town of Beaver.

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[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1322424022' post='465289']

Lincoln Township, IN had this locally-fabricated 2300 gallon tanker built on a 1965 Hendrickson chassis. Musta been a bear to drive! Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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And plow snow in!

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[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1322424919' post='465294']

Bridgewater, PA had this little GMC pumper. Where in PA is thei town? Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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in beaver county pa

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Jamestown, NY Reserve Engine # 4 was this 1942 American LaFrance 750 pumper when shot by Leo Duliba in July 1968. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Palmer Township, PA operated this 1941 American LaFrance pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Skippack, PA ran this 1975 Ford C/Bruco squad truck. X-Southampton, PA. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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The Allamuchy Township, NJ FC was formed not all that long ago. One of their first rigs was this 1954 custom Oren 750/500 pumper. Can anyone shed some light on where this rig may have come from? Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Decorah, IA had this 1946 American LaFrance 750 gpm pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Saco, Maine Engine # 1 was this 1978 Mack 1250/500 pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Milwaukee, WI Engine # 22 was this 1981 Pirsch 1000/300/100 unit. X-West Milwaukee, WI. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Rye, NY had this Seagrave tiller complete with life net. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Webster, MA had this 1971 Ford C squad. Those of us old enough can remember seeing this Civil Defense decal in many locations. "Duck and Cover"! Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Last for this Monday will be this 1989 Pierce 1500/200/105' quint operated by Roselle Park, NJ. Lou Kelter pic/Mattson Collection. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1323123375' post='466168']

The Allamuchy Township, NJ FC was formed not all that long ago. One of their first rigs was this 1954 custom Oren 750/500 pumper. Can anyone shed some light on where this rig may have come from? Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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It's been a long time but I thing this was from the Long Hill Township, New Jersey, Sterling Fire Company. It was replaced with a Hahn Pumper.

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[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1323123375' post='466168']

The Allamuchy Township, NJ FC was formed not all that long ago. One of their first rigs was this 1954 custom Oren 750/500 pumper. Can anyone shed some light on where this rig may have come from? Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Scott, the co. entered service 10/1/1983

x Delaware Park FD,Lopatcong TWP.,NJ, sold for $4K IN 5/83 to Allumuchy

Allamuchy's other rigs on start-up were a 1967 ALF 900,X-Bay Head,NJ!, and a 1947 Seagrave quad,x-Hackettstown.

The dept. was profiled in the Jan. 1986 FAJ, the 54 Oren was in the Icono Oren book.

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Any chances you have anything from Ridgewood, NJ? I have from 1980 on up. I remember the used to run a pair of ALF 700 series open can pumpers, a 1970s vintage either Chevy or Dodge van used by the tour commander and marked as "Emergency Van".

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Brian, I made a new topic for that request.

[GA_Dave]

[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1323122879' post='466165']

Jamestown, NY Reserve Engine # 4 was this 1942 American LaFrance 750 pumper when shot by Leo Duliba in July 1968. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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This is an interesting rig. It was delivered in late 1941 and is a 500 Series, but has the slab-sided rear body used on the 600 Series. I've only seen one other like it, a 1941 delivery to Greenville, SC.



Originally assigned to Engine 1 in 1941, it was reassigned to Engine 4 in 1949. It served there until going into reserve in 1961. It was destroyed in an accident in 1970.



The rig in the background is a 1945 American LaFrance 600 Series 65' aerial that served from 1945 to 1972. It was sold to Brunswick, OH and repainted yellow. I know it has been posted on Firepics in the past, possibly by Scott.