THINGS FROM MY COLLECTION
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THINGS FROM MY COLLECTION
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[quote name='YeOldeEnjine' timestamp='1343439887' post='493452']
Yes, keyser still has the 1914... the bridge in the background is counting down it's days before removal. [/quote] Scott, it still makes parades! Hancock,MD.,8/2011 WW Jenkins image
[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1343429188' post='493426']
Ridgeley, WV had this 1946 Mack L Sedan Cab 750 gpm pumper. Slide taken in November of 1970. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='  ' /> [/quote] 1949 L-85 750/300, replaced 1976, owned by Charlie Black (currently?) and has been displayed at both the Fire Museum of Museum, and the Chesapeake Fire Museum. Photo at SPAAMFAA muster in Westminster,MD.,several years ago. 
[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1343427089' post='493414']
Manhasset-Lakeville, NY had this Calavar Firebird Snorkel. Does anyone have a list of all Firebirds produced and where they went? Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' /> [/quote] Here is a delivery-list, that I got from Calavar many years ago. At least two Condor-models were built for the emergency service. The Condor 150 for Vienna Airport/Austria was built on an International chassis with Cargostar cab. I can post a pic of this one. The Condor 125' for Malmo Fire Department / Sweden was the very last Calavar boom built (about 1986). Juergen
[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1341266407' post='490931']
Prince Frederick, MD Truck # 2 was this beautiful 1975 Maxim 100' ladder. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' /> [/quote] New Orleans operated two Maxims that were nearly identical to this one. Supposedly, the NOFD need to purchase two trucks in either 1975 or 1976 and Maxim was the only company that had two demo units ready to go. One went into service downtown as Ladder 2 and the other went to the "Gert Town" section of New Orleans as Ladder 7. As is customary with many FDs, the NOFD fleet is very "fluid" and these Maxims moved around a bit during their career. One of them eventually made it to Ladder 4 in the Lower 9th Ward and the other went to the "spare" pool. Both ended their careers in the mid-90's when the main ladders failed their inspections due to corrosion. 
[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1343428205' post='493420']
Camp Strauss (Somewhere) had this Ford F unit. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' /> [/quote] Lebanon County. one of the far northern compaines, it is actually in a dead end community. There are 2 lakes there, and the main road back in is closed off right at Camp Strauss. When I was younger it was open and you could 4 wheel back through there, depending on the rains.
Darin Smith
Hughesville, PA
Thanks for the input, gang. Juergen, thanks for the Calavar list. It would be cool to do a thread on that apparatus. Always good to hear from Doc Stinebaugh as well. Thanks also for the Camp Strauss feedback. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
 ' /> [size=5]Bakersfield, CA ran this 1958 Seagrave Anniversay Series squad. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' /> [/size]
[size=6]Shorewood, WI had this 1965 Pirsch 1000 gpm pumper. JA Calderone pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> [/size]
Franklin Square & Munson, NY operated this nice 1959 Ford F/Darley 750/500 unit. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Marysville, CA Truck # 217 was this 1953 American LaFrance 700 Series 85' midship ladder. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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Durand, WI had this 1929 Reo/Waterous 500 gpm pumper with 75 gallon water tank. Note the gong on the front fender. 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 Endeavor Emergency Squad of Burlington, NJ operated this early 50s GMC squad with a body built by Custom Body. 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 Endeavor Emergency Squad of Burlington, NJ had the old Custom Body unit remounted on a Ford F chassis. 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 evening is this HAMERLY ALERT! for Eric. I shot this rig about 100 years ago (it seems) and I can't locate the notepad that has the stats written. In any event, Peapack & Gladstone, NJ operated this Hendrickson/Hamerly pumper. Mattson Pic <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
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1979 Hendrickson 1871C/Hamerly 1250/500
If anyone has any idea what happened to the Peapack/Gladstone Hamerly PM me,
Appears to have dropped of the face of the earth after service there
I just reviewed some of my past postings. NO MORE comments on the summer weather. Sounds like a broken record. LOL!
[size=6]The Star Cross VFC of Franklin Township, NJ ran this 1980 Ford C/Pierce 750/2500 gallon tanker. Some counties refer to this type of unit as a Tender, while others still use the older term of Tanker. Mattson Pic <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' ' /> [/size]
The Centre City FC of Mantua Township, NJ operated this 1972 Ford C/Boardman 750 gpm pumper. Not too many Boardmans in the Garden State. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> Mantua Township operated 4 Fire Companies at one time. They were Mantua FC, Centre City FC, Sewell FC, and Barnsboro FC. Only Centre City and Sewell FC remain active at this time. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='<_<' />
North Bay, Ontario, Canada had this 1982 IH/Pierville 1050/500 pumper. John Toomey 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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Los Altos, CA Engine # 74 was this 1948 White/Van Pelt 500 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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