DCFD Photos, old or new

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Thanks for sharing the pics/history/and stories! They're awsome! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/popcorn.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Image7801]

[quote name='dcfireman' post='322681' date='Jul 19 2009, 13:32 ']

Still a reserve piece in the garage behind E-24 - here in service as Truck 3 a few months back.[/quote]



Forgive me for asking (I don't frequently follow this thread, although DCFD has a very interesting history), but didn't

somebody say several months ago that the Pierce/LTI was in permanent storage because it didn't pass

the ladder test?



Just curious.



John.

[dcfireman]

   

[quote name='Image7801' post='323105' date='Jul 21 2009, 10:13 ']Forgive me for asking (I don't frequently follow this thread, although DCFD has a very interesting history), but didn't

somebody say several months ago that the Pierce/LTI was in permanent storage because it didn't pass

the ladder test?[/quote]

Either they were mistaken or the truck studied extra hard…

Whatever the story, S-371 (1981 Hahn/ LTI / 2000 Pierce) was seen a few months ago on the streets downtown. View is looking east in the 2500 block Pennsylvania Ave NW



There seems to be a few personnel in permanent storage at the Training Academy who can’t seem to pass a test, but that’s another thread.

March 2009

[dcfireman]

   

Pierce rebuilt shop serial S-371 (Pierce #11744TR) for $370,000 in 2000. That was $103,000 more than it cost new in 1981. However, it is titled as a 2000 truck. Image is in quarters in service with Truck Co. 3, March 2009.

[dcfireman]

   

No. 3 Platoon drills on the new Truck 9 in front of quarters, 1981. The Hahn tiller could turn slightly better than a standard Mack CF pumper. It was the first aerial ladder truck in DC with outriggers instead of stabilizing jacks. The truck had no axle locks, so the rear tractor wheels had to be lifted off of the pavement to prevent unwanted movement of the turntable.

[dcfireman]

   

S-371 spent most of its life as Truck 9, but, since 2000, has seen service with Truck 10, Truck 7, and Truck 15. She went into reserve in 2006 and currently resides in the garage on Gallatin St. NW behind Engine 24’s house available for ready use. 2009 photo

[smketrfdny]

[quote name='dcfireman' post='323263' date='Jul 21 2009, 19:28 ']

S-371 spent most of its life as Truck 9, but, since 2000, has seen service with Truck 10, Truck 7, and Truck 15. She went into reserve in 2006 and currently resides in the garage on Gallatin St. NW behind Engine 24’s house available for ready use. 2009 photo[/quote]





Definitely a challenge in that tiller seat (right, Floyd???) I tillered that one day from U Street to Georgetown on a particularly busy afternoon. All you say looking out that window was that big LTI ladder.



A dramatic difference in view from the ALF TDA's and that Sutphen/Pirsch that was at Ladder 11 for years. LOLOL



Stay safe, Brothers.

[Image7801]

[quote name='dcfireman' post='323258' date='Jul 21 2009, 16:20 ']



Either they were mistaken or the truck studied extra hard…

Whatever the story, S-371 (1981 Hahn/ LTI / 2000 Pierce) was seen a few months ago on the streets downtown. View is looking east in the 2500 block Pennsylvania Ave NW



There seems to be a few personnel in permanent storage at the Training Academy who can't seem to pass a test, but that's another thread.

March 2009[/quote]



Thanks for the clarification. I'm glad it's still running. Truly a unique rig. I went back through this thread (Post #949, August, 2007) and found the reference I was thinking of:

[url="http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/index.php?showtopic=938&view=findpost&p=140763"]http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/index....st&p=140763[/url]



In reading it, it showed as the aerial just failed inspection, and not testing (if I'm making the correct distinction).



Regards,

John.

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First of all, I would just like to say nice job and thanks to all who have posted photos on this thread! It's truely great documentation of the history of the DCFD and very interesting to follow.



I do have a question for you guys though. I am going to be in the DC area this weekend and hope to squeeze in a little shooting. I was just wondering if you guys could provide locations for the 500 #ed apparatus that I believe are run as hose wagons. I'd like to try and shoot some of the more unique/older pieces and if I recall correctly, these are some of the last E-Ones in the department.

Any help you could provide would be appreciated.



Evan Smith

[dcfdtech]

[quote name='smketrfdny' post='323271' date='Jul 21 2009, 19:54 ']Definitely a challenge in that tiller seat (right, Floyd???) I tillered that one day from U Street to Georgetown on a particularly busy afternoon. All you say looking out that window was that big LTI ladder.



A dramatic difference in view from the ALF TDA's and that Sutphen/Pirsch that was at Ladder 11 for years. LOLOL



Stay safe, Brothers.[/quote]







Jimmy,

You know it!! It was one of the best Trucks that I had the pleasure of working off of!!! And It would take the whole damm window and frame out when used right!!

[dcfdtech]

BTW, Thanks Kevin for the update on her!!

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Hey, They are Aerial ladders,NOT battering rams.... <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue1.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stirpot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[dcfdtech]

[quote name='fd141' post='323357' date='Jul 22 2009, 01:51 ']Hey, They are Aerial ladders,NOT battering rams.... <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue1.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stirpot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote]













So very true but when ya had to,it wasnt half ass!!! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Evan,



What day are you going out shooting? If the weather is nice, I could possibly be a tour guide for ya. There is another shoot in Howard County on Saturday as well.

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[quote name='Shoop' post='323408' date='Jul 22 2009, 10:48 ']Evan,



What day are you going out shooting? If the weather is nice, I could possibly be a tour guide for ya. There is another shoot in Howard County on Saturday as well.[/quote]



Hi Patrick,



I really do appreciate the offer; however, I will not be arriving until later Saturday evening and then departing Monday morning. I would take ya up on it, but it's going to be more of a non-buffing related trip, with hopefully some stops in the morning..........and that's weather permitting. Unfortunately, I don't really know how much time I'm going to have yet. Thanks again for the offer though.



Evan

[dcfireman]

   

[quote name='firepicsMW' post='323346' date='Jul 21 2009, 22:52 ']I do have a question for you guys though. I am going to be in the DC area this weekend and hope to squeeze in a little shooting. I was just wondering if you guys could provide locations for the 500 #ed apparatus that I believe are run as hose wagons. I'd like to try and shoot some of the more unique/older pieces and if I recall correctly, these are some of the last E-Ones in the department.

Any help you could provide would be appreciated.



Evan Smith[/quote]E-51........ ..

E-52 at E-03, S-130 2000 Seagrave TB40DD 78992

E-53 at E-19, S-132 2000 Seagrave TB40DD 78991

E-54 at E-11, S-131 2000 Seagrave TB40DD 78996

E-55 at E-05, S-109 2000 E\-One Cyclone II 121937

E-56 at E-16, S-148 2003 Pierce Dash 13927-03



The six 50-Series water supply wagons are assigned one to a battalion and are numbered for the battalion to which they are assigned; Battalion 1 has 51, Battalion 2 has 52, etc. They carry large diameter hose and commonly run as a Water Supply Task Force – three water supply engine companies and a Battalion Chief.

January 21, 2009 photo, N. Capitol St.

[dcfireman]

   

As far as I know the oldest pumper running the streets (July, 2009) is reserve piece S-105, one of two 1998 Seagrave wagons delivered in 1998. These two wagons were equipped with extrication equipment (no longer). Recently disposed E-60 (S-104) went to Engine Co. 31 when new and S-105 was assigned to E-27.

Summer 2008 photo, Trinidad, DC

[dcfireman]

   

Reserve Engine E-70, S-106, is the remaining ’98 Seagrave. It is normally quartered in the warehouse on Gallatin St. east of Georgia Ave NW, behind Engine 24’s quarters.

2008 photo

[dcfireman]

   

The oldest E\-One in service (July 2009) is a 1998 Cyclone II reserve pumper numbered as Engine 77, also at the warehouse.

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[quote name='dcfireman' post='323610' date='Jul 22 2009, 23:28 ']

The oldest E\-One in service (July 2009) is a 1998 Cyclone II reserve pumper numbered as Engine 77, also at the warehouse.[/quote]



Was this the rig that was delivered to E4 when new?