Massachusetts Fire Apparatus

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[quote name='MiltonBradley' post='149769' date='Sep 19 2007, 22:01 ']Was she put into service as Engine 9 in 2007? Also Medford doesnt have any spare engines correct? They do thou have Spare Ladder 3 correct?



-John[/quote]



The Former Engine 1, 1995 E\-One is lettered as Engine 7, which would be a spare, and they possibly still have the former Engine 3, 1977 Mack CF. Ladder 3, the E\-One rear mount, former Ladder 2, is the spare truck, and I'm not sure if Ladder 3, the CF Tower Ladder is still around to be loaned out.



Not sure of the exact date she went into service, but I'd say sometime in 2006.

[edburke]

[quote name='massfirebuff' post='149815' date='Sep 20 2007, 07:32 ']I don't know for sure if Ladder 3 is still around or not, massfiretrucks.com doesn't list it, and firenews.org does, and I don't get around Medford much to be able to tell you myself. I know they used to have spare engine, Engine 3 a 1987 Pierce Arrow, but again, I'm not sure if thats still the case.[/quote]



Engine 3 is not a spare, it's a roster company, but everyone usually gets detailed out because of sick calls, vacations, etc. When there is a full compliment it is in service.

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[quote name='EMTChris67' post='149783' date='Sep 19 2007, 22:20 ']hey the tip on the ladder pipe looks almost brand new [/quote]





Oh, are we gonna start this debacle again? And people wonder why I won't let you drive my car.

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[quote name='efin98' post='149117' date='Sep 16 2007, 22:12 ']None of the spare ladders from either Chelsea, Medford, or Boston are able to fit in at Engine 3's quarters?[/quote]





Chelsea's Ladder 3 is running as Ladder 1. Our Tower Ladder is out of service at the dealer, due to hydraulic problems. Everett's Ladder is out of service at the dealer long term due to a ladder pipe issue at a fire in the winter early spring sometime.

[mack505]

Rehab-Five's new rig, donated by Wilmington fire. To be designated EM50 and be equipped to cook on scene. Shot this morning just after being lettered.

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[quote name='efin98' post='149117' date='Sep 16 2007, 22:12 ']None of the spare ladders from either Chelsea, Medford, or Boston are able to fit in at Engine 3's quarters?[/quote]

I just ride em, that descion's over my head.

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[quote name='edburke' post='149836' date='Sep 20 2007, 09:42 ']The Former Engine 1, 1995 E\-One is lettered as Engine 7, which would be a spare, and they possibly still have the former Engine 3, 1977 Mack CF. Ladder 3, the E\-One rear mount, former Ladder 2, is the spare truck, and I'm not sure if Ladder 3, the CF Tower Ladder is still around to be loaned out.



Not sure of the exact date she went into service, but I'd say sometime in 2006.[/quote]





I did a fast search on Medford Ladder 3 and found [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/triborough/1184937220/"]photos of this truck[/url] thou im not 100% sure if it is Medford Mass ladder 3, any ideas/comments.

[rogerbaker]

[quote name='massfirebuff' post='146686' date='Sep 7 2007, 16:40 ']I was passing the Prospect st. station in Peabody on my way to the North Shore Mall today and noticed a nice looking Mack B sitting behind the station, with what appears to be a fresh coat of paint. Anyone know anything about this? An old Peabody rig being restored as a parade rig perhaps?[/quote]

i believe that it is owned by Peabody firefighters relief association. I believe that it is former engine 3 that ran from the former engine house on Endicott street.

[rogerbaker]

[quote name='Mack505' post='149843' date='Sep 20 2007, 10:28 ']Rehab-Five's new rig, donated by Wilmington fire. To be designated EM50 and be equipped to cook on scene. Shot this morning just after being lettered.



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Thanks for posting my newest vehicle. It has been converted into a mobile canteen and is equipped with the famous "DR device"--a custom 5 burner BBQ Gill built on a Ferno ambulance stretcher. also on board is a hot dog steamer, coffee maker, microwave, freezer chest (loaded with burgers/dogs and Ice), tables, benches, food service equipment and all the fixings, a permanently mounted Diesel generator and a MASH style commissary tent and even more...!!! As you said I have assigned this unit number EM50. (Emergency Meals)

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[quote name='rogerbaker' post='149917' date='Sep 20 2007, 18:37 ']i believe that it is owned by Peabody firefighters relief association. I believe that it is former engine 3 that ran from the former engine house on Endicott street.[/quote]



I believe this is the rig you are speaking of. I was up for the LODD's of the Boston Jakes. Grabbed quick shot, not the best but you get what you can and hope for better in the future. It's in the rear of Peabodys station 3. Not in bad shape. A little elbow grease would remove a lot of the rust.

   

[rogerbaker]

[quote name='rogerbaker' post='149917' date='Sep 20 2007, 18:37 ']i believe that it is owned by Peabody firefighters relief association. I believe that it is former engine 3 that ran from the former engine house on Endicott street.[/quote]

woops its owned by the PFD honor guard not the relief

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[quote name='rogerbaker' post='149924' date='Sep 20 2007, 19:03 ']woops its owned by the PFD honor guard not the relief[/quote]



Thanks for all the info! I was surprised to see this rig considering the workout Peabody's rigs get and the length of time this was in service...I figured it was scrapped looong ago.



Looks like it will clean up nicely!



Oddly enough when I spotted this rig sitting out back, I was on my way to Borders on 114 to pick of the "Peabody Firefighting" book, in which this very rig is pictured. Great book by the way, learned lots of neat little tidbits, and saw some great photos too.

[Guest]

[quote name='edburke' post='149837' date='Sep 20 2007, 09:44 ']Engine 3 is not a spare, it's a roster company, but everyone usually gets detailed out because of sick calls, vacations, etc. When there is a full compliment it is in service.[/quote]



Thanks for the info! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



I always liked that little Ford/E-One engine Medford ran, I think it was a '77 and was similar to the two, two door Ford/E-One's Waltham has/had.



They had an older tiller as well, that was re-tractored with a Mack MC that was unique looking. Now neither of these rigs would win a beauty contest, but I liked them because they were different...and lime, lol.

[Guest]

[quote name='chelsea1979' post='149840' date='Sep 20 2007, 10:12 ']Chelsea's Ladder 3 is running as Ladder 1. Our Tower Ladder is out of service at the dealer, due to hydraulic problems. Everett's Ladder is out of service at the dealer long term due to a ladder pipe issue at a fire in the winter early spring sometime.[/quote]



I didn't really mean if they could use the spare ladder I actually was asking about the size issue and the spares...

[KDWMAEMT]

Went to Danvers today to shoot their apparatus. What a perfect day for picture taking. Thanks to Bob A. who is a member here for meeting up with me and pulling the apparatus out for shots. Thanks!!!!!



Danvers Fire Squad 1

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Danvers Fire Rescue 1

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Danvers Fire Engine (Ladder.....Quint.....) 1

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Danvers Fire Engine 2

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Danvers Fire Engine (Quint) 3

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Danvers Fire Engine 4