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DCFD Photos, old or new
Quote:Looks like it made it to 1 fire, any w-a-gs about the incident? I'm thinking that's an old canteen on the right?
Warren, This photo was taken at the IAFC Convention outside of the old Washington Convention Center...(I should know, I drove the rig there from the shop!!!!)  And you are correct, that is the old Car 5 in the background...btw, the hoseline was used to supply the steamers that pumped from a Fol-Da-Tank in front of the entrance. 3_12_21 Stirpot
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Quote:Warren, This photo was taken at the IAFC Convention outside of the old Washington Convention Center...(I should know, I drove the rig there from the shop!!!!)  And you are correct, that is the old Car 5 in the background...btw, the hoseline was used to supply the steamers that pumped from a Fol-Da-Tank in front of the entrance. 3_12_21 Stirpot
Thanks, that would explain JDF's presence, and also the non-DCFD E1 custom rescue in the left background.

Gotta like those old school MPD cruisers!
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Quote:St. Elizabeth's Hospital FD Station, 2011

Used for storage of maintenance equipment and materials only

photos taken by a brother who was on a contracting crew there
 

When this station was still in use by St E's FD prior to DCFD take over, it was rumored to be the oldest active federal firehouse. 
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Quote:This I think is an x-St. Elizabeth's engine, a 1966 IH R-185/FTI 750/300, running as a spare pumper.

Shot at fire scene sometime in 1988, photo processed 1/1989.

John Floyd photo, Jenkins collection
Yes that is the original custom built Chevrolet step van Canteen Unit "Car 5" in the background. Prior to that, a myriad of station wagons etc were used by the FFA to make coffee runs. The Chevy is being preserved in Carroll County now.

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<p style="margin-left:0px;">To anyone out there who is on Facebook, please consider supporting this page, which is dedicated to a friend's 4 year old son named Hunter (Roanoke, VA), who was recently diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, and dreams of being a Fireman one day. Individuals and Departments from all around the Country have pulled together in support of him and making him part of our unique "family". Hunter's father and myself admin the page, and the outpouring of support he has received from places like Fairfax County, Arlington County, DCFD and the City of Alexandria's FD has been nothing short of AMAZING. During a 3 day tour from Roanoke to NOVA the events scheduled in support of this wonderful child still bring tears to my eyes, along with his father's. But the reach has been so far beyond Virginia…. which blows all our minds. He, his father and sister are truly wonderful people (Hunter's mother passed away suddenly a few years ago from an acute pulmonary embolism) and every inch of support strengthens him. Thanks for reading, gents. 

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Quote:<p style="margin-left:0px;">To anyone out there who is on Facebook, please consider supporting this page, which is dedicated to a friend's 4 year old son named Hunter (Roanoke, VA), who was recently diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, and dreams of being a Fireman one day. Individuals and Departments from all around the Country have pulled together in support of him and making him part of our unique "family". Hunter's father and myself admin the page, and the outpouring of support he has received from places like Fairfax County, Arlington County, DCFD and the City of Alexandria's FD has been nothing short of AMAZING. During a 3 day tour from Roanoke to NOVA the events scheduled in support of this wonderful child still bring tears to my eyes, along with his father's. But the reach has been so far beyond Virginia…. which blows all our minds. He, his father and sister are truly wonderful people (Hunter's mother passed away suddenly a few years ago from an acute pulmonary embolism) and every inch of support strengthens him. Thanks for reading, gents. 

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<p style="margin-left:0px;"><a class="bbc_url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TEAMHUNTER2008" title="External link">https://www.facebook.../TEAMHUNTER2008</a>

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<p style="margin-left:0px;">Many thanks, and stay safe.
 

I will echo Nate's comments. I have been blessed to get to know Hunter's dad and hopefully shed a little light into Hunter's life. Super kid!

 

Neal Copeland
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A couple more DCFD rigs showing up on Gov Deals.  Wonder if the chief has records of these units.

 

Rescue Squad 41 - 1997 FL/1984 Saulsbury X-R2

 

Engine 154 - 2003 Seagrave 1250/500 X-E19.  This is completely canibalized.

 

Engine 78 - 1998 E\-One 1500/500/30 X-E18, RE107.

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Quote:A couple more DCFD rigs showing up on Gov Deals.  Wonder if the chief has records of these units.

 

Rescue Squad 41 - 1997 FL/1984 Saulsbury X-R2

 

Engine 154 - 2003 Seagrave 1250/500 X-E19.  This is completely canibalized.

 

Engine 78 - 1998 E-One 1500/500/30 X-E18, RE107.
That would be a 1984 E\-One Body
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Quote:Thanks, that would explain JDF's presence, and also the non-DCFD E1 custom rescue in the left background.

Gotta like those old school MPD cruisers!
 

That looks like Dunn Loring's canteen back behind the MPD Diplomat on the other side of the street too.
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A25, the one that got rear ended a few months back - what was the story with it?  Saw it yesterday at Horton's factory looking at how DCFD mounted their MCT's for our new units and we all felt we had heard the story in the news but none of us could recall. 

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Quote:A25, the one that got rear ended a few months back - what was the story with it?  Saw it yesterday at Horton's factory looking at how DCFD mounted their MCT's for our new units and we all felt we had heard the story in the news but none of us could recall. 
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=ch...80&bih=685
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Wow quite a few EX DCFD rigs getting flipped in the used world.

http://www.fentonfire.com/new_listings/l...p?lid=5670
http://www.fentonfire.com/new_listings/l...p?lid=5626
http://www.fentonfire.com/engines_and_pu...p?lid=5476
http://www.fentonfire.com/engines_and_pu...p?lid=5500
http://rvparts.visonerv.com/cgi-bin/c/firetrucks.pl?
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Old Rescue Squad 2 E\-One and their FL. The 98 Seagrave is X-Engine 31. It was in service at Westmoreland City, PA. Guess they are selling it. Not sure about the E\-One engines.
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Found this during my second cup of coffee this  AM....photo of Engine Company 12, located at 1626 North Capitol St. N.W. (corner of North Capitol & Quincy Place). Taken between 1910 and 1915. "The days of the horse-drawn steamer." Patrick PatMan Photo taken by Willard R. Ross , DC postcard photographer. Bloomingdaledc.blogspot.co
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Another...from "Old Time DC" on Facebook...


 

 



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From the same source, 639 North Carolina Avenue, SE circa 1921....old DCFD Shops including Engine Company 8 and DCFD veterinarian.

 

 



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Ibid....Patrick PatMan Wise writes, "December 30, 1960. 3rd alarm apartment building fire. 2nd & Rhode Island Ave. N.W. Photo by Ray Slye."


 

 



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Christopher P. Cavas shares his photo of a smoldering Kann's department store, 8th & Pennsylvania, NW, 3/31/1979

 

 



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Any pictures of the new innovation in EMS, the DC Flaming Ambulance?

Dave McClung

Arden Hills, Minnesota but....

my heart is also back in Northern VA, especially Alexandria.

All pictures are taken by me and subject to copyright.

No picture taken by me may be copied or linked without my

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Love those old-school images!

Taylor Goodman
Captain - Henrico County (VA) Division of Fire
Fire Chief - Huguenot VFD, Powhatan, VA
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