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07-09-2006, 08:46 PM

A really sad image from Baltimore City.. I spotted the old BCFD AirFlex 1 while out and about this weekend... if anyone has the specs on this rig, that would be great since I don't....

07-09-2006, 08:46 PM

Rear view

**GA_Dave** · 07-09-2006, 09:16 PM

Oh.......THAT Ladder 6! Ladder 6 ran the Pirsch TDA before they got Ladder 1's LTI tower. Let's see.....Ladder 1 closed in 1994. Their LTI Tower was a 1990 or 1991 model, just like 2's. So, that means that Ladder 6 ran the Pirsch 110' TDA from 1990/91 until 1994. Before they got it from L-2 in 1990/91, they were running an older (1983) Pirsch 100' TDA, the one that was wrecked in the MVA and later was sold to RDM and then to Ocean City, NJ. Also, that same Pirsch 110' TDA was never assigned to another company, just went to reserve after it left 6, although it was at L-12 for a while, before the quints showed up.........And I forgot to mention......The 1993 Duplex/LTI rearmount was posted as a 100', but it's only a 75'.........I'm sure it was just a typo. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' Smile

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07-09-2006, 09:18 PM

For Massfirebuff,

Quote:Hey, I remember that truck. Growing up I had a favorite truck in each city/town, and that was my favorite from Danvers during the 80's when it was running as Engine 3 out of the station by 128, it was still lime green and it had a single gumball-machine with a clear lens, and two small strobes on the roof.

I think the thing that appealed to me the most at the time was the color, not much lime left by the late 80's so it was pretty unique. I saw it advertised somewhere as well, and later heard somewhere that it was sold to a small town in Maine.

Regarding the Danvers "C" cab...the lime colored one was probably the first of two Ford "C" cabs we had. Both were before my time. The first one (the lime one) was a Ford/Continental I believe. I have a photo of it, but I am at work at the moment. I will get that posted when I can.

The second was a Ford "C"/E-One. That was in reserve when I started. I will get photos and dates of each.

I think this is the one that you are thinking of. This was a 1979 Ford C/Continental and lettered as Engine 2. It probably was reassigned to Engine 3 and was stationed over by Route 128. It had a 1000 gpm pump and was designated into reserve status in 1990.

The second Ford C cab was a 1983 Ford C/E-One was was sent into reserve status in 1997. It was traded/ and resold in 2001. I drove that truck only a few times before it was traded. Unfortunately I have not photos of it, but the back of the cab was a bit shorter and there was barely a roof over the rearfacing jumpseat on the E\-One. Hope this helps

07-10-2006, 07:33 AM

[quote name='Howie' post='6597' date='Jul 9 2006, 21:19 ']For Massfirebuff,

I think this is the one that you are thinking of. This was a 1979 Ford C/Continental and lettered as Engine 2. It probably was reassigned to Engine 3 and was stationed over by Route 128. It had a 1000 gpm pump and was designated into reserve status in 1990.

The second Ford C cab was a 1983 Ford C/E-One was was sent into reserve status in 1997. It was traded/ and resold in 2001. I drove that truck only a few times before it was traded. Unfortunately I have not photos of it, but the back of the cab was a bit shorter and there was barely a roof over the rearfacing jumpseat on the E\-One. Hope this helps[/quote]

Thanks for the info, and the Excellent photo too. I think way back, early 80's both Ford C's were running out of that station by 128, the Continental as Engine 4 and the E\-One as Engine 3. I think this truck was reapinted solid red in the late 80's or so. I also think the E\-One was originally lime as and was repainted solid red as well.

I remember being at the station dedication in 1996? and at the time The Ford/E-One was solid red, assigned to engine 3. But as I recall the delivery of the 75 ft Quint put the E\-One into reserve as Engine 4, at which time former engine 4 (Continental) was disposed of. Of course I could be wrong working a 3rd shift job is turning my brain to mush. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' Lol

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07-10-2006, 01:06 PM

East Franklin MA 73 GMC/Oren sitting in the rear lot of a trucking transfer station in Revere. Looks like its last duty was a Santa Carrier.

Phil Bklyn.

07-10-2006, 01:09 PM

Here's the side showing Christmas garland and tree lights

07-10-2006, 01:14 PM

Slightly, just slightly OT (New England humor since I was in Beantown last week)

07-10-2006, 01:18 PM

That was Ladder 15, a newer Pierce which isn't liked so much because the outriggers cannot be fully extended in some of the very narrow Boston side streets (so they do a partial extension and ascend carefully), the stick is shorter than its predecessor, and the sides on the ladder are lower than before.

Here's the decal from Eng 33 which has a rear-only suction. That requires driving ppast the hydrant and one of the FF getting off and performing "monback"

Phil.

07-10-2006, 03:09 PM

[quote name='FirePix1075' post='6573' date='Jul 9 2006, 20:47 ']A really sad image from Baltimore City.. I spotted the old BCFD AirFlex 1 while out and about this weekend... if anyone has the specs on this rig, that would be great since I don't....[/quote]

Looks familiar... <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=' Smile

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Is there any way to merge these 2 topics?

**Roto-Ray** · 07-11-2006, 09:38 PM

Here is a rig that I found sitting on the edge of the road in someone's yard today. Thanks to board member Mark Baker for letting me know where it was.

This is a unknown year GMC/Bruco that appeared to have served at least two different departments. The one thing that I COULD make out for sure was "West Berlin, NJ" on the driver's door. "Rescue 1839" was stenciled on the body, and it looks like at least two different things had been painted on the hood, including something that looked like "Pembleton Township".

I have several other views & pics of this rig if anyone wants to see them, including the fact that the top rear body slides into the front of the body to make a "semi-convertible" top.

Scott, you don't happen to have a pic while in service do you?

englt542 · 07-12-2006, 03:24 AM

[quote name='Roto-Ray' post='7667' date='Jul 11 2006, 21:39 ']Here is a rig that I found sitting on the edge of the road in someone's yard today. Thanks to board member Mark Baker for letting me know where it was.

This is a unknown year GMC/Bruco that appeared to have served at least two different departments. The one thing that I COULD make out for sure was "West Berlin, NJ" on the driver's door. "Rescue 1839" was stenciled on the body, and it looks like at least two different things had been painted on the hood, including something that looked like "Pembleton Township".

I have several other views & pics of this rig if anyone wants to see them, including the fact that the top rear body slides into the front of the body to make a "semi-convertible" top.

Scott, you don't happen to have a pic while in service do you?[/quote]

it looks like a late 50's early 60's cab

msm618 · 07-12-2006, 08:47 AM

[quote name='Bklyn Phil' post='6828' date='Jul 10 2006, 13:10 ']Here's the side showing Christmas garland and tree lights[/quote]

I found a similar rig on [url="http://www.firenews.org"]http://www.firenews.org[/url], in the Connecticut apparatus section. The rig in Revere is ex-Franklin, CT FD.

Nice to have the board back - Thanks, Ed!

Mike

07-12-2006, 10:13 AM

I would love to see the rest of your pictures, and any in service photos. What a great looking truck. Wish I had the place to keep it. A great restoration project for a very unique truck. Thanks for sharing it with us.