Fairfax County VA

[firemag]

<img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Pat,



I hope you saved your gas money and stayed in PA. I don't think there will be any photos in Virginia this weekend. Never trush the weather idiots! Rain/snow here.



Jerry

[Guest]

Jerry,



The weather the other day was great, but like you said the weather idiots can't predict anything. lol. Just a couple days ago they were calling for bright sunshine tomorrow, and now look at it. I think they pull out of a hat.

[amcare38]

Is Engine 407 (Training Academy) an actual responding engine company or is the engine dedicated to training?

[Fire28]

It was a Dedicated Training engine.

[SrFireOfficial]

[quote name='amcare38' post='286057' date='Mar 2 2009, 11:18 ']Is Engine 407 (Training Academy) an actual responding engine company or is the engine dedicated to training?[/quote]



Engine 407 has been re-deployed from the Fire Academy where is was used as an instructional piece for the recruits to Engine Company 401 in McLean. E401 had been operating a 1997 Pierece Lance that was having chronic mechanical problems due to its age and heavy usage. E401 was purchased by the McLean VFD and operated by the career staff at Fire Station 1. E407 took over as E401 this past Tuesday. If memory serves me, the 97 Lance was 1500 gpm/750 gwt and 40 gal AFFF; The 2007 Dash replacing it should be 1500 gpm, 750 gwt and 40 gal Foam concentrate.

[davemcclung]

[quote name='SrFireOfficial' post='286061' date='Mar 2 2009, 10:25 ']Engine 407 has been re-deployed from the Fire Academy where is was used as an instructional piece for the recruits to Engine Company 401 in McLean. E401 had been operating a 1997 Pierece Lance that was having chronic mechanical problems due to its age and heavy usage. E401 was purchased by the McLean VFD and operated by the career staff at Fire Station 1. E407 took over as E401 this past Tuesday. If memory serves me, the 97 Lance was 1500 gpm/750 gwt and 40 gal AFFF; The 2007 Dash replacing it should be 1500 gpm, 750 gwt and 40 gal Foam concentrate.[/quote]



SrFireOfficial any word on if the vollies at McLean are going to purchase a new Engine or are they going to let the county provide the Engine from here out?

[SrFireOfficial]

[quote name='Dave McClung' post='286106' date='Mar 2 2009, 13:45 ']SrFireOfficial any word on if the vollies at McLean are going to purchase a new Engine or are they going to let the county provide the Engine from here out?[/quote]



The McLean VFD put down a large chunk of money for the new Rescue 401 a few years back. I don't think they have sufficient cash on hand to purchase a new pumper anytime soon. I'll make an inquiry or two.

[mnsand]

I was in Fairfax County for work the other day and stopped by McLean. Here is the "new" Engine 401:



2007 Pierce Dash

1250/750/40

Job number 17764-04 and county number 7558

ex- Training Center Engine 407





Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA

[mnsand]

Close up of the "In Partnership...." decal and wording found on a variety of the Fairfax County apparatus.





Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA

[mnsand]

Engine 422 from Springfield.





2008 Pierce Dash

1500/750/40

job number 18830

Fairfax County # V-225







Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA

[mnsand]

And a back side shot of Engine 422...





Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA

[davemcclung]

Nice shots Mike, thanks for the shot of 407/new 401.

[Guest]

Great Shots Mike. Glad to see your the first one to the McLean engine. We saw it the other week having the hose transferred, but it was unable to be photographed. Keep'em coming. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

Great shot of the double duece!

[Guest]

Mike,



Great shot of E401 (407). E401 is now the trainning engine at the Academy. We used it during training on Saturday (That cab is TIGHT!) Do you happen to know if this is permanent or just a temporary, long term type deal?



Ben

[Guest]

Ben,



The 2007 Dash as Engine 401 in permanent. The old engine 401 being the training engine, I am not sure about. I would be curious to find out though.

[mnsand]

Centreville's Engine 417 is a 2008 Pierce Dash 1500/750/40 with job number 19950. They don't come more "limer" than this. I really like this engine.





Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA

[BFD1151]

[quote name='mnsand' post='292270' date='Mar 24 2009, 21:01 ']Centreville's Engine 417 is a 2008 Pierce Dash 1500/750/40 with job number 19950. They don't come more "limer" than this. I really like this engine.





Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA[/quote]



Mike, what is the status of the Pierce Lance that was E417? Is it a reserve now or a 2nd out engine out of Centreville?

[mnsand]

[quote name='BFD1151' post='292416' date='Mar 25 2009, 17:00 ']Mike, what is the status of the Pierce Lance that was E417? Is it a reserve now or a 2nd out engine out of Centreville?[/quote]





It is the second piece at FS 417. It is used when the 2008 Pierce is out of service and occasionally at FS 438 in West Centreville.





Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA

[Guest]

[quote name='Steve Loftin' post='292472' date='Mar 25 2009, 19:58 ']Great to see some properly composed (lighting, position, background, etc.) photos back in this thread, with complete and accurate stats...thanks, Mike![/quote]



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