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mnsand · 07-29-2006, 03:08 PM

Loudoun County, Virginia. Assigned to the training center in Leesburg is Engine 99 and Ambulance 99.

Engine 99 is a 2002 Pierce Enforcer 1250/750 with job number 12990 and see through pump panel. It is currently running as Wagon 16 in Neersville until the arrival of a new engine for Neersville.

Ambulance 99 is a 2002 Ford F650/Wheeled Coach.

Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA

mnsand · 07-29-2006, 03:12 PM

Ashburn, Virginia Engine 6 - old and new. The old is a 1980 Hahn rehabed in 1993 by LSI. 1000/500. The "newer" Engine 6 is a 2003 Spartan Gladiator/Ferrara 1500/500 (one of four similar owned by Ashburn). This photo was taken just when the Ferrara was placed into service.

We still own the Hahn as a cemermonial/parade piece.

Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA

mnsand · 07-29-2006, 03:16 PM

My rides at Ashburn's second station - Engine 23 and Reserve Engine 23.

Engine 23 (right) is a 2003 Spartan Gladiator/Ferrara 1500/500. Reserve Engine 23 is a 2005 model with same specs. They drive great and we rotate them first out every week.

Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA

mnsand · 07-29-2006, 03:21 PM

Our neighbors at Sterling, Virginia (Loudoun County) run some nice Pierce engines.

Tanker 18 is a 2004 Pierce Lance 1500/1250 and is set up to run as a engine/tanker. Job number 14671.

Engine 11 is a 2004 Pierce Lance 1500/750 with job number 14672.

Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA

mnsand · 07-29-2006, 03:24 PM

Here is everything at Conicville, Virginia in Shenandoah County. This rural FD runs a variety of new and used equipment.

Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA

mnsand · 07-29-2006, 03:28 PM

Located just outside of Front Royal, Virginia is the Consevation and Research Center, National Zoological Park of the Smithsonian Institute. This is a private fire brigade that is staffed by employees. They study exotic animals and grow all of the hay, grass, etc. that feeds the animals at the National Zoo in Washington D.C.

Engine 71 is a 1970 Reo M45 2.5 ton 6x6 750/1000. Ex- Ft. Meade, Maryland.

Brush 7 is a 1967 Jeep 1/4 ton 4x4 ex- military 115/300.

Both are still in service.

Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA

mnsand · 07-29-2006, 03:34 PM

Carova Beach, North Carolina is located on the Outer Banx and is several miles south of the Virginia/North Carolina border. It is in Currituck County.

No roads here - the only main paved areas are the FD's short ramp and a helicopter landing zone located next to the FD. The main road of this community is actually the beach. If you don't have 4wd, you are stuck and will pay a hefty towing fee to get you unstuck. They say the richest man in town is the tow truck operator. Wild horses also roam this area.

Left to right:

Engine 735 - 1986 International S1800 4x4/Grumman Tiger Cat 1000/1000. S/n 17498.

Engine 739 - 1992 International 4800 4x4/Boardman 1000/1000. S/n F2885.

Two Ford F brush trucks also run from the FD, as well as a Ford F ambo.

Everything is 4wd here.

Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA

mnsand · 07-29-2006, 03:43 PM

These are the two current ladder trucks at the Rouss Fire Company in Winchester, Virginia.

On the left is Ladder 2, a 1992 Spartan Gladiator/LTI 110' that previously ran from Elmont, New York.

On the right is Truck 2, a 1998 Pierce Dash 75'.

Only ladder trucks at this station (also a Ford pick up utility).

Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA

mnsand · 07-29-2006, 03:47 PM

Strasburg, Virginia in Shenandoah County.

On the left is Squad 51, a 1992 International 2674/Marion rehabed by LSI in 2000.

In the middle is a very nice 1985 Seagrave HB 1250/1000 that was rehabed in 2005 by LSI to include a four door cab enclosure. It has 1250/1000.

On the right is Truck 51, a 2002 E-1 Cyclone II 100'.

Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA