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Things have been a bit slow recently from a fire apparatus photography standpoint. I did, however, find a couple of trucks traveling in between meetings in the Westmoreland County area of Virginia.
Montross, Virginia runs this larger brush truck as their Brush 1. I have not seen many trucks built by Southern Coach in Virginia. As I was talking to the Assistant Chief who pulled this brush truck out, I was reminded that Montross has purchased a 1988
Pierce Lance from Leesburg, Virginia (located in Loudoun County). The
Pierce is in service but not yet marked for Montross. That will have to be a return visit.
Montross, VA
Westmoreland County
Brush 1
1996 International 4900/Southern Coach
500/1000/40
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
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This tanker was sitting behind the Oak Grove, Virginia fire station. I am not sure if it is in service or not.
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Well, if you cannot get new apparatus photos, how about some old ones? I have obtained an older collection of apparatus slides from Virginia that I am making my way through. I will post some recent photographs I had made.
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Prior to the 1966 Mack B at Berryville, Station 1 also ran a 1958 Mack B55 1000/600. It was eventually sold to a farmer in Kentucky.
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Here is a neat unit that ran as a squad from Bridgewater, Virginia.
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This beautiful Young Crusader belonged to Chincoteague, Virginia on the eastern shore. It was later rehabed by Young in 1988 and is reported to be the 6th Young Crusader built.
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Here is a sharp looking
Seagrave from Falmouth, Virginia, located in Stafford County. I don't have much information on this truck...any additional info is greatly appreciated.
Falmouth, VA
Wagon 1
1973
Seagrave
750gpm
photograph taken June of 1975
Robert Kimball photograph/Mike Sanders collection
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
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Another from Falmouth, and just like the
Seagrave , this International has the rear step windshield.
Falmouth, VA
Engine 1
1963 GMC/American LaFrance
750gpm
photograph taken June 1975
Robert Kimball photograph/Mike Sanders collection
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
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I love this brush truck. Originally from Lorton, Virginia (Fairfax County), it was later sold to Falmouth.
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A couple from Arlington, Virginia.
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I have always liked these GMC cabs.
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Good photos Mike. Always good to see your work.
John Hinant Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States First established in 1782
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I also love this photograph.....to bad the gas prices are not up on the Shell sign.
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Arlington converted an older ALF engine into a foam wagon.
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Also in Arlington County is the Falls Church VFD.
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Alexandria, Virginia has run a variety of specialty units over the years.
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I don't have much information about this air utility truck, but it sure does carry a number of cylinders. Any additional info is appreciated.
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This one is still close to me.....Arcola is my next door neighbor (from Ashburn) and the FD still owns this Dodge Power Wagon brush truck. Although not in service, the FD hopes to restore it.
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[quote name='mnsand' post='181321' date='Jan 19 2008, 11:17 ']I love this brush truck. Originally from Lorton, Virginia (Fairfax County), it was later sold to Falmouth.
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Dale City, Virginia in Prince William County once operated this 1960 International/American 500gpm from their Station 10.
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