State Of Conneticut

[hoss]

[smketrfdny]

[quote name='hoss' date='29 July 2006 - 12:40 AM' timestamp='1154150423' post='16508']

Speaking of Old Saybrook





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Kind of odd to see a New England brush truck referred to as a "stump jumper' and not as a "Brushbreaker". SJ seems to be a Long Island term, AFAIK.



Stay safe, Brothers.

[chfc14]

[quote name='smketrfdny' date='12 January 2010 - 11:52 AM' timestamp='1263313934' post='358051']

Kind of odd to see a New England brush truck referred to as a "stump jumper' and not as a "Brushbreaker". SJ seems to be a Long Island term, AFAIK.



Stay safe, Brothers.

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<img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/offtopic.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> A WAG here, but the "stump jumper" moniker may have been because of design. Even though it's got protection bars, they are not consistent with the typical New England designs; for example, the front bar work is vertical vs. angled forward as is seen on breakers. This is to hit the tree high, and "push" it over, roots and all. While this design will probably nudge a tree or two, it clearly reflects the common stump jumper designs. I've built a few breakers, in case any "experts" on the board question my information. Now back on topic! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stirpot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> TJ

[hoss]

[quote name='chfc14' date='12 January 2010 - 05:19 PM' timestamp='1263333574' post='358105']

<img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/offtopic.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> A WAG here, but the "stump jumper" moniker may have been because of design. Even though it's got protection bars, they are not consistent with the typical New England designs; for example, the front bar work is vertical vs. angled forward as is seen on breakers. This is to hit the tree high, and "push" it over, roots and all. While this design will probably nudge a tree or two, it clearly reflects the common stump jumper designs. I've built a few breakers, in case any "experts" on the board question my information. Now back on topic! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stirpot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> TJ

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Old Saybrook is a beach/ocean front community with more Long Island type terrain than most of inner New England they are also on Long Island Sound. Could also be that someone thought it sounded cool. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/popcorn.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



For even less clarification, but more photos check out: http://www.oldsaybrookfire.com/

[chfc14]

[quote name='hoss' date='14 January 2010 - 01:42 AM' timestamp='1263450149' post='358401']

Old Saybrook is a beach/ocean front community with more Long Island type terrain than most of inner New England they are also on Long Island Sound. Could also be that someone thought it sounded cool. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/popcorn.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



For even less clarification, but more photos check out: http://www.oldsaybrookfire.com/

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And there it is. It was obviously purpose built for the area that it serves. I apologize if my original reply came off in a "shield's up" sort of manor; after 37 years in the fire service, you tend to expect occasional barrages. Oh, and nice pic, by the way! TJ <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='B)' />

[smketrfdny]

[quote name='hoss' date='14 January 2010 - 01:42 AM' timestamp='1263450149' post='358401']

Old Saybrook is a beach/ocean front community with more Long Island type terrain than most of inner New England they are also on Long Island Sound. Could also be that someone thought it sounded cool. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/popcorn.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



For even less clarification, but more photos check out: http://www.oldsaybrookfire.com/

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Wasn't sure about the terrain, and maybe they pick up Suffolk County low band and liked the term. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Brush breaker or Stump jumper or brush truck, I never heard the SJ moniker outside LI.



Stay safe, Brothers.

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Cheshire CT's Maxim Snorkel. They need to get rid of those square LED lights over the cab and put the rotators back on.

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Cheshire CT Engine 2

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Cheshire CT Engine 6. In this photo not yet in service.

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Cheshire Engine 7

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Cheshire Rescue 2

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Cheshire Truck 2

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Cheshire Brush 1

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Cheshire Special Ops trailer

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Cheshire's Gator

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Not sure if this is used by one of Cheshire's Chief's or the FMO.

[marco17]

F-1569 Crown Aerial

Originally Costa Mesa, CA then went to Beacon Falls, CT. Does anyone know where it ended up after Beacon Falls sold her? It's hard to keep a Crown hidden on the East Coast.



Photo Credit: Christopher Gibbons and photo from the Crown Is King website...much appreicated.

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[quote name='marco17' date='05 February 2010 - 10:20 PM' timestamp='1265425218' post='362436']

F-1569 Crown Aerial

Originally Costa Mesa, CA then went to Beacon Falls, CT. Does anyone know where it ended up after Beacon Falls sold her? It's hard to keep a Crown hidden on the East Coast.



Photo Credit: Christopher Gibbons and photo from the Crown Is King website...much appreicated.

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I know it was sold to a private collectore but I do not think its in the state anymore. For some reason I want to say its in maryland now but I am totally unsure.

[jlg1875]

[quote name='dl-109' date='05 February 2010 - 08:39 PM' timestamp='1265419158' post='362397']

Cheshire CT's Maxim Snorkel. They need to get rid of those square LED lights over the cab and put the rotators back on.

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Still in service?

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[quote name='jlg1875' date='06 February 2010 - 01:38 PM' timestamp='1265480324' post='362501']

Still in service?

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Last I knew, yes, it is still in service. Runs out of Station 3 in the south end. I heard rumblings about it being replaced with something similar to Truck 2, but that was about a year or so ago. With the economy circling the bowl, those plans may have been put on hold.