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Massachusetts Fire Apparatus
Great Barrington, Mass

1956 American LaFrance 85' mm

250.150

Ron Bogardus collection


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The Falmouth tanker and Harwich rig, really got me thinking. How many other Robinson trucks are there out there? I would love to see them! I know they built crash rigs also. The Robinson Boiler Works made trucks in mostly the late 1940's through the 1950's on Second Street in Cambridge. Not to be confused with Robinson in St Louis, MO that also built fire trucks.
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Swansea,Mass

1962 Mack

1000.500

Ron Bogardus collection


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[quote name='The Commish' date='17 April 2010 - 09:45 PM' timestamp='1271553909' post='376906']

Great Barrington, Mass

1956 American LaFrance 85' mm

250.150

Ron Bogardus collection

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This truck served in for a brief time in Hancock, MA after Great Barrington replaced it around 1986 and is presently part of the SPAAMFAA Collection, not sure what the status of it is though, it had some mechcanical problems in recent years and as with most antiques storage has been an issue. There are many photos of this truck at the GBFD station fight a variety of "block fires over the years".
Ed Harvey

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"In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." -Dwight D. Eisenhower

All fires will go out; and all bleeding will stop - eventually.

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[quote name='The Commish' date='19 April 2010 - 07:14 PM' timestamp='1271721267' post='377133']

Swansea,Mass

1962 Mack

1000.500

Ron Bogardus collection

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Here it is on the dead line at Greenwood back in November 2008. :-(

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Somerville MA Engine 1 operating at a box yesterday on Garden Court


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-Ted Pendergast

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."

11/25/2012 Update: Photos added - Leominster MA 5th Alarm. -- YouTube channel firstduephotos - Follow me on Twitter: @firstduephotos
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Somerville MA C-3 (same box)


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-Ted Pendergast

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."

11/25/2012 Update: Photos added - Leominster MA 5th Alarm. -- YouTube channel firstduephotos - Follow me on Twitter: @firstduephotos
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Lawrence MA Engine 9 operating at a 3rd alarm on Packard St yesterday


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-Ted Pendergast

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."

11/25/2012 Update: Photos added - Leominster MA 5th Alarm. -- YouTube channel firstduephotos - Follow me on Twitter: @firstduephotos
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Swampscott, MA Engine 1

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Ed Power

Engine Company 1

Lynn Fire Department



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Cambridge, MA Civil Defense Rescue Squad

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Ed Power

Engine Company 1

Lynn Fire Department



"Hooper drives the boat Chief"
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Melrose, MA Auxiliary Engine 5

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Ed Power

Engine Company 1

Lynn Fire Department



"Hooper drives the boat Chief"
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Woburn, MA Civil Defense Rescue

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Ed Power

Engine Company 1

Lynn Fire Department



"Hooper drives the boat Chief"
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Lexington, MA Civil Defense Rescue

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Ed Power

Engine Company 1

Lynn Fire Department



"Hooper drives the boat Chief"
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Medford, MA Rescue 2

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Ed Power

Engine Company 1

Lynn Fire Department



"Hooper drives the boat Chief"
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Awesome stuff! I love the older (unusual) stuff....
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Chelsea, MA - Engine 5 "Fog Unit" note the Chelsea Auxiliary Fire Unit in the background

any info on either of these rigs?

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Ed Power

Engine Company 1

Lynn Fire Department



"Hooper drives the boat Chief"
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[quote name='SinCityJake' date='02 May 2010 - 12:24 AM' timestamp='1272773091' post='379509']

Cambridge, MA Civil Defense Rescue Squad

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What is that, a Mister Softee truck????? <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Thumbsup' />
The only MARC in 46 ENGINE!





NEVER FORGET 9-11-01 F.D.N.Y. 343



RIP FF John Bellew 27 Truck F.D.N.Y. 1-23-05



RIP Captain Frank Keane 46 Engine F.D.N.Y 12-11-06
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[quote name='SinCityJake' date='02 May 2010 - 11:49 AM' timestamp='1272814175' post='379601']

Chelsea, MA - Engine 5 "Fog Unit" note the Chelsea Auxiliary Fire Unit in the background

any info on either of these rigs?

credit to photographer

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I believe that's Malden's 1959 G.M.C
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[quote name='Crossbronxxpress' date='02 May 2010 - 12:03 PM' timestamp='1272815038' post='379606']

What is that, a Mister Softee truck????? <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Thumbsup' />

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a future Ralphie's Hot Dog truck...
Ed Power

Engine Company 1

Lynn Fire Department



"Hooper drives the boat Chief"
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[quote name='SinCityJake' date='02 May 2010 - 12:54 PM' timestamp='1272818072' post='379613']

a future Ralphie's Hot Dog truck...

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Ohhhh.......Shots fired!!!! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Hysterical' />
The only MARC in 46 ENGINE!





NEVER FORGET 9-11-01 F.D.N.Y. 343



RIP FF John Bellew 27 Truck F.D.N.Y. 1-23-05



RIP Captain Frank Keane 46 Engine F.D.N.Y 12-11-06
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