DCFD Photos, old or new

[davemcclung]

Does anyone have any news on how bad the damage to the John Glenn is? For those that don't know one of the local tour boats had a little collision with the Glenn and an FBI boat and DC Harbor Patrol boat, while attempting to reposition at it's dock.

[smketrfdny]

[quote name='dcfireman' post='280272' date='Feb 8 2009, 19:37 ']



After the 135’ truck, Truck 3 received a new Seagrave 100’ tillered in 2001, followed by the new 95’ Seagrave tower in 2003.



So what does this photograph have to do with anything? Nothing. This is the old gal smketrfdny just up and left and abandoned way back when: DCFD’s one-of-a-kind 1978 Sutphen/ Pirsch (Shop serial S-366). This rig was the last open-bed truck and last Pirsch (after a 40-year run). The Shops added a facing jumpseat on the driver’s side to keep the sixth man off the running boards. She retired from Truck 11 in 1993 and went into reserve status. Eventually she disappeared from the roster and smketrfdny can never come home again. c.1978 Photo.[/quote]





Touche,Kevin.. . lolol





This zinger made my day... Thanks.



I'd love to know what happened to this old girl. But no one knows.



Stay safe, Brothers.

[dcfdtech]

[quote name='smketrfdny' post='280540' date='Feb 9 2009, 16:50 ']Touche,Kevin.. . lolol





This zinger made my day... Thanks.



I'd love to know what happened to this old girl. But no one knows.



Stay safe, Brothers.[/quote]





Jimmy,

The last time I saw it we were using it as a reserve!! It was a bad little truck that I know I enjoyed driving!!! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I know one of the shifts had problems with it and I havent seen it since!! That was back in 95 or 96. Honky Tonkman was still at 9 before he went home to R2 to retire!

[smketrfdny]

[quote name='dcfdtech' post='280903' date='Feb 10 2009, 23:04 ']Jimmy,

The last time I saw it we were using it as a reserve!! It was a bad little truck that I know I enjoyed driving!!! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I know one of the shifts had problems with it and I havent seen it since!! That was back in 95 or 96. Honky Tonkman was still at 9 before he went home to R2 to retire![/quote]



Last time I saw S-366, I was driving it back from Baltimore. Tranny kept overheating, McDonald said 'baby it back'. Yea, OK. We made it down Rt. 1 to College Park's new house, called the shop and had them tow it.



Seniority ranked, so I ended up tillering her for the tow truck guy back to the shop.



As Kevin said, was a rare piece. I was told 3 were made, and the shops added the extra seat on S-366. Never heard anything on the other 2, might have been a fallacy.



I'm kind of surprised a retired DC Chief, who has the initial Frank Tremel <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />, is not aware of its last whereabouts. I'm sure it's in bad shape, but hopefully didnt end in a pond like that Loudoun County rig.



Stay safe, Brothers.

[Guest]

DCFD guys. This thread is amazing. You really took us on a journey through the world of DCFD with all these pics and captions. I think this thread deserves a "sticky". I would hate to have to scroll down 10 pages to see such a well put together piece. Ed sticky this please!!!

[res18cue]

T- 10 135'

[res18cue]

    [quote name='lfdtruckie343' post='280265' date='Feb 8 2009, 18:48 ']ah yes the E-1 135' RMA's.....anyone have a photo of those DCFD rigs?[/quote]

[GA_Dave]

ah yes the E-1 135' RMA's.....anyone have a photo of those DCFD rigs?

Truck 6, Washington, DC

1989 E\-One Hurricane

135'



Later repainted white/red and reassigned to T-10.

[smketrfdny]

[quote name='GA_Dave' post='281149' date='Feb 11 2009, 22:03 ']Truck 6, Washington, DC

1989 E\-One Hurricane

135'



Later repainted white/red and reassigned to T-10.[/quote]



Nice shot. Went to L-3 June 30, 1997, prior to L-10.

[Pete(UK)]

[quote name='res18cue' post='281142' date='Feb 12 2009, 02:10 ']T- 10 135'[/quote]



Nice shot, where was that parked?

[dcfireman]

[quote name='Pete(UK)' post='281262' date='Feb 12 2009, 12:27 ']Nice shot, where was that parked?[/quote]That's T-06 pulling into the rear of quarters (Eng. 11), 14th and Newton St. NW.

[Guest]

[quote name='Dave McClung' post='280469' date='Feb 9 2009, 13:40 ']Does anyone have any news on how bad the damage to the John Glenn is? For those that don't know one of the local tour boats had a little collision with the Glenn and an FBI boat and DC Harbor Patrol boat, while attempting to reposition at it's dock.[/quote]



statter911.com says it'll be out for awhile.

[Guest]

[quote name='bigbadred411' post='281356' date='Feb 12 2009, 18:55 ']statter911.com says it'll be out for awhile.[/quote]

He also says, 15' hole, $93,000 estimate to repair in Baltimore. Not too bad actually, considering ho much she's worth. I hope to take pics of her in the Patapsco this week.

[dcfireman]

   

[quote name='lfdtruckie343' post='280265' date='Feb 8 2009, 18:48 ']ah yes the E-1 135' RMA's.....anyone have a photo of those DCFD rigs?[/quote]Unfortunately, Truck 10 (S-381 xT-06) the 1989/2001 E\-One 135' truck blew a head gasket on the 2nd Alarm the other night at 1200 Delaware Ave. SW. It is out of service for an indeterminate time...

[davemcclung]

[quote name='ResQguy' post='281746' date='Feb 14 2009, 09:53 ']He also says, 15' hole, $93,000 estimate to repair in Baltimore. Not too bad actually, considering ho much she's worth. I hope to take pics of her in the Patapsco this week.[/quote]



Thanks guys, I have been out of commission for a few days and haven't had time to check Dave's site in about a week.

[dcfireman]

       



2005 Seagrave E-06 at left, short-door 2006 Seagrave E-04 at right



The DCFD acquired eleven Seagrave wagons in 2006 with two-stage Waterous 1250-gpm pumps driven by a Detroit Series 60 diesel, and 500-gallon water tanks. The 28’2” rigs have the standard 163” wheelbase and Federal Q sirens.



The chief identifier distinguishing these wagons from the previous twenty-eight Seagraves is the short door. DCFD Serial No.s S-162, 163, and 165 through 173 were assigned to Engine Companies 16, 21, 24, 25, 7, 4, 8, 27, 32, and 33.

[dcfireman]

   



The first of the eleven 2006 wagons: Engine Co. 16, S-162 (Seagrave 78D57) in quarters, March 2007. $400,000.

[dcfireman]

   



Engine Co. 21, S-163 (Seagrave 78D58) on a transfer to Engine 1’s house. 2008

[dcfireman]

   



Engine 21 taking the hydrant at Florida Ave and Boher St. NW; 2nd Alarm for the variety store at 637 Florida Ave NW on Christmas Day 2008.

[dcfireman]

   



Engine Co. 23, S-165 (Seagrave 78D59) takes up at 7th and F St. NW from a working fire on the 9th floor of the Terrell Building, 575 7th St. NW, Dec. 5, 2008.