Minnesota Apparatus

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[quote name='photobuff6162' post='47833' date='Oct 30 2006, 21:41 ']The cover is a winter cover. I have to remember to photgraph the rigs without graphics, because I wouldn't want Ronnie to not be able to see the beauty of the truck.........[/quote]



John,



I detect a wee bit of sarcasm in the above posts! The photos are excellent and I do appreciate the beauty of the apparatus which makes me cringe when I see the cartoon looking graphics on them. Call me old-fashioned, but I still enjoy the "refined" look of the St. Paul tower, the Maple Plain rig, and the Coon Rapids tower.



Just my two cents... that plus an additional 73 cents will get you a cup of coffee and good conversation at your local convenience store.

[usonian55077]

I think what he's finding objectionable is the [url="http://www.grafixshoppe.com/PublicSafety.asp"]Grafix Shoppe[/url] graphics which are extremely popular here in the north country (since they're based in Eagan, MN).



Better not post any photos of any Minnesota police cars, since 90% of them have Grafix Shoppe markings!

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[quote name='usonian' post='47926' date='Oct 31 2006, 10:27 ']I think what he's finding objectionable is the [url="http://www.grafixshoppe.com/PublicSafety.asp"]Grafix Shoppe[/url] graphics which are extremely popular here in the north country (since they're based in Eagan, MN).



Better not post any photos of any Minnesota police cars, since 90% of them have Grafix Shoppe markings![/quote]



You hit the nail firmly on the head! I didn't realize that Plano (the northern border city of Dallas) utilized their graphics. They are a bit more subdued than some of the other graphics, however. I love the apparatus... NOT the graphics!

[GA_Dave]

THANKS! for the link to the Grafix Shoppe! I've been looking for more info on their stuff. We will be speccing ut several rigs soon and are seriously looking into using their products! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hail.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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We are taking advantage of every bit of sun up here, before the snow flys, and I have to head south for the winter.



Albertville MN recently took delivery of this 2006 Spartan Gladiator/ Rosenbauer General pumper.





450hp Cummins ISM-Allison 4000 series Transmission

Aluminum apparatus body

Waterous CSU 1500GPM pump/1000GWT/20GFT

Foam Pro 2001 System

10KW Onan generator

Electric ladder rack

Akron 3440 deck gun



SN#2608

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Here is a picture of the rear, showing the extrication tools and the red line.

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Mahtomedi MN recently had Alexis add an enclosed crew cab to this Pumper/Tanker. In doing so, they had to reduce the width of the pump panel a bit and move some guages.



E-5105 1986 Ford L/Luverne 1250/1500

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Mahtomedi E-5106 1997 Ford L/General Safety 1750/750

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St. Paul Minnesota just put the 3rd of 5 identical engines into service at E-8.



Now Firepixer Paul Barrett is happy to be in command of a real Fire Engine, even though it does not a real Q, or a booster line.



2006 Spartan Advantage/Custom Fire 1250/500/15A/30B



SN#06MN37

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Custom Fire built this unique Quick Attack unit for Two Harbors MN. The pump is powered by a Volkswagon diesel engine.



2006 GMC 5500/Custom 650/400



SN#06MN34

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Lindstrom replaced a Ford General Snorkel with this Tower, early this year.



2006 SPartan Gladiator/Rosenbauer General/RK Aerial 2000/500/30/CAFS

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Monticello MN 2005 KW T300/2006 Rosenbauer Central 250/3000

[Operaone]

With that new rig Paul will probably turn into a snob and not go shooting rigs, with you, anymore. Happy Holidays, Guys. Dick Logan

[R1SmokeEater]

" St. Paul Minnesota just put the 3rd of 5 identical engines into service at E-8."

-Wow, St. Paul moving towards custom Pumpers ! On a similiar note, How are Minne's Quints doing ? Did they work the bugs out yet ?

[Operaone]

[According to the Extra Alarm guys in the Twin Cities..Quint 11 (Minneapolis) Was Taken out of regular service and will be a backup for the other 4 Quints. (Oct-Nov issue of Extra Alarm) Excellent publication for you guys that are not familier with it.

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Here are a couple of the first Minnesota New Deliveries for 2007. Paul Barrett and I were able to get a few shots in, before the BIG WINTER STORM OF THE CENTURY, that should be hitting us this weekend.



Vadnais Heights, MN will be putting these two into service this weekend. They will be the first out rigs for each station. They have rear mount pumps, with pump panel on the officers side.





E-21 2006 Spartan Diamond/2007 Rosenbauer General 1250/500/40A/20KW Onan gen/Extrication/9KW Wilburt light tower with 15' mast. Prod #2586

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Although the lettering guy made a small mistake, this unit is E-11 and has the same specs as the previous.



Prod# 2587





That's all for now.

[davemcclung]

The Vadnais Heights rigs arrived just in time for action. Vadnais Heights was toned out for smoke in the area which turned out to be a fully involved 4 car garage fire in the community next door, Gem Lake, which is serviced by White Bear Lake Fire Department. Both new rigs, Vadnais pumper/tanker the old 706 now being called Tanker 6, and Ladder 707 now being called Ladder 1 under the new numbering system. White Bear lake has Engine 5 and a few other on scene I believe. It sounds like both Engine 11 and 21 are pumping. Glad I am not out there in this snow storm.

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We went up to the Spring Lake Park-Blaine- Moundsview Fire Department today, and sot a couple new ones, in addition to several others.



E-1 is a 2006/2007 Spartan Diamond/Rosenbauer General 1500/750/20A



Onan 10KW Generator-Command Light 4Kw Tower

Centaur tool set with airbags



SN#2575

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E-2 is identical to the first one posted.





SN# 2576