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For those of you that have shot Gamewell recently, you may remember their 1972 Pierce Snorkel ex-Lenoir, NC.  They got rid of it (sold to local private owner) and placed this heavy rescue in its bay.

 

Gamewell, NC "Rescue 51"

1989 Volvo/Ranger

Heavy Rescue

 

Formerly served Plainville, CT

 

 

 Andrew Messer Photo

 

   

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Sawmills, NC "Engine 405"

2011 Spartan Gladiator/Smeal

1500/1000

S/N # 4019

 

 Andrew Messer Photo

 

   

[Andrew2340]

This is by far the most special rig I've ever had the opportunity to shoot.  I'm sure many of you are aware of the Rescue Remembrance Project.  A group purchased the old FDNY Rescue 4 and Rescue 5 and turned them both into travelling memorials of 9-11.  To know that I was getting to touch a truck that was on scene at 9-11 and witnessed all those unimaginable events just gave me cold chills.  This particular truck was Rescue 5.  It responded to the Twin Towers with 12 personnel that morning and returned back with only 1.  As long as I live, it will be hard to ever find anything as special as this truck was to shoot.

 

FDNY "Former Rescue 5"

 

1996 HME 1871/Saulsbury

Heavy Rescue

S/N # 295120

"Blue Thunder"

 

 Andrew Messer Photo

 

   

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Fall Creek, NC "4202"

2013 Freightliner M2-108SD/4Guys

1500/1000/20A

S/N # F-2845

 

 Andrew Messer Photo

 

   

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Foscoe, NC "2410"

1987 GMC TopKick/Swab

Rescue/Service Truck

S/N # 4726

"War Wagon"

 

Formerly served Lexington Life Saving Crew, VA as "Squad 1"

 

 Andrew Messer Photo

 

   

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Foscoe, NC "2408"

2007 Kenworth T-300/Toyne

500/2000

 

Andrew Messer Photo

 

   

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Foscoe, NC "2403"

1995 Chevrolet Kodiak/Hackney

Rescue/Service Truck

S/N # 95F0084

 

Formerly served Boone, NC as "Squad 1"

 

Andrew Messer Photo

 

   

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Boone, NC "Engine 2"

2012 Ford F-550/Monroe Truck Equipment

250/250

 

Andrew Messer Photo

 

   

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Watauga County Rescue Squad, NC "Rescue 405"

2005 Spartan Gladiator/Hackney

Heavy Rescue

S/N # 05F20011

 

Formerly served Clinton Township, Michigan

 

Andrew Messer Photo

 

   

[Juice]

This is by far the most special rig I've ever had the opportunity to shoot.  I'm sure many of you are aware of the Rescue Remembrance Project.  A group purchased the old FDNY Rescue 4 and Rescue 5 and turned them both into travelling memorials of 9-11.  To know that I was getting to touch a truck that was on scene at 9-11 and witnessed all those unimaginable events just gave me cold chills.  This particular truck was Rescue 5.  It responded to the Twin Towers with 12 personnel that morning and returned back with only 1.  As long as I live, it will be hard to ever find anything as special as this truck was to shoot.

 

FDNY "Former Rescue 5"

 

1996 HME 1871/Saulsbury

Heavy Rescue

S/N # 295120

"Blue Thunder"

 

 Andrew Messer Photo

 

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Yep, you pretty much summed it up for me too! Great shot as well Andrew

[Guest]

I'll end this installment with this beautiful rig.  It really surprised me when the guys jumped on this rig and it fired up without any hesitation.  

 

Sevierville, TN

"Engine 101"

1936 Chevrolet/American LaFrance

 

Andrew Messer Photo

 

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Would you happen to have the serial number for this truck?  My department has a 1936 Ford/American LaFrance which is very similar in appearance.

[Andrew2340]

Howe, I'm sorry, I don't.  I looked everywhere and couldn't find it anywhere on the truck.  Can't find it in any databases either.

[Andrew2340]

In looking at Dave's recent posts about missing specs, I realized I have quite a few that I need specs for also.  If anyone can fill in any blanks, I'd be forever grateful!

 

Getty Oil Refinery, DE "Former Engine 2"

 

19?? IHC V-196/National Foam

???/???

S/N # ME-66

 

Now sitting in Franklin, NC

 

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Swepsonville, NC "Former Rescue 3"

19?? IHC Scout/Powers

 

Now owned in the Waynesville-Sylva, NC area

 

Andrew Messer Photo

 

   

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Icard Township, NC "Former 654"

19?? Chevrolet/Utilimaster

 

Now serves Burke County, NC Sheriffs Office

 

Andrew Messer Photo

 

   

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Cherokee Tribal, NC "Former Tanker 1"

19?? Western Star/Clay

???/2000

 

Now serves Snowbird, NC

 

Andrew Messer Photo

 

   

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I could never convince anyone to pull this one outside for me...

 

Blue Ridge, NC "Former Tanker 76"

 

19?? Chevrolet T-65/Atlas

0/1500

S/N # FB-???

 

Andrew Messer Photo

 

   

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Marion, NC "309"

19?? Chevrolet Step Van 30

 

Andrew Messer Photo

 

   

[Andrew2340]

I don't know anything period about this truck except that it's a Buffalo SD with a 500 gpm pump and a 500 gallon tank.  It has the pump number 3355.  It sat in Asheville at a concrete plant for years, then I found it in Cruso, NC a few years back.  It's now gone again to who-knows-where.  Anybody have any suggestions?

 

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[Andrew2340]

Last one for now...

 

Fairfield Mountains, NC "Former 2111"

19?? Ford C/FMC

???/???

S/N # ???

 

Now serves Cherry Mountain, NC as "1611"

 

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