East Brandywine Fire Company (Chester County) Tac 49
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[quote name='psjboyz' date='10 May 2010 - 10:41 PM' timestamp='1273544497' post='381187']
Kimberton Fire Company (Chester County) Tower 61 [/quote] Info on this rig. 1974 Duplex/American Fire Apparatus/Grove, canopy cab, 85 ft steel rear-mount tandem axle ladder-tower. This was purchased used from the Fairfax City Fire Department in VA were it ran as Tower-3 in 1988. It was first sent to Pierce to have a 4-door Arrow cab installed and have some bodywork done in 1989. It was then sent to LTI to have the ladder worked on. It went into service January of 1991. It went out of service on 5/8/92 when it ran into a telephone pole at Valley Forge's housing. Damage was extensive to the ladder and the bucket had to be replaced and the turntable rebuilt. It was returned to service on 9/3/92. It was sent out for service in 8/98 because one of the fly’s was found to be twisted. It has a 12 KW generator. Sold to Parkesburg in 11/02. Placed into service by them on 4/7/03.
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[quote name='psjboyz' date='10 May 2010 - 11:04 PM' timestamp='1273545848' post='381196']
Coatesville VAMC Fire Department 76-1 [/quote] Info on this rig. 1985 Duplex/Walter, canopy cab, 1000/600/100, beautiful VA disc seal painted on cab doors by Chas Mullin-many financial restrictions but none for lettering and striping, Detroit GU 92TA Penny Pincher diesel, automatic, 3.5 KW Winco generator, one of only 12 Class A pumpers built by Walters. New 600 gallon poly water tank installed in 1996. Motor blew in 9/2000, was repaired. Traded in to Pierce in 2001 who sold it to FireTrucksPlus of CA, a broker.
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[quote name='psjboyz' date='10 May 2010 - 11:07 PM' timestamp='1273546036' post='381200']
City of Coatesville Fire Department Ladder 41 [/quote] Info on this rig. It is still around - parked in a warehouse in the city. 1970 American LaFrance, 1000 Series, canopy cab, quint, 750/300, 85 ft steel mid-mount ladder, cost $68,000. This was first housed at the West End Company, but was moved to the Washington Hose Company during the 1987 consolidation move. It was originally delivered with a Continental 6cyl. gas motor, 185 HP, and a 5-speed manual transmission. It was refurbed in 1986 which included converting to a Detroit 6V71 diesel and automatic, new front & rear axles, and the pump was rebuilt. Sold to West Brandywine Twp. in late 2002. Placed back into service in 08/04 since the 1976 & 2003 ALF ladders were both OOS. Placed back into service again on 11/7/06 when the 1976 & 2003 ALF ladders were both OOS. Needed inspection first.
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[quote name='psjboyz' date='10 May 2010 - 11:09 PM' timestamp='1273546189' post='381202']
City Of Coatesville Fire Department Engine 41-2 [/quote] Info on this rig. This is in the same warehouse as the ladder. 1967 Hahn78, Cincinnati canopy cab, 1000/500, model C-10-39. This was one of the twin pumpers purchased used in 1980 by the city from the Edge Hill Fire Company (Montgomery County). It was originally housed at the Brandywine Fire Company where it was repainted sometime during the 1980's. It was moved to the Washington Hose Company during the 1987 consolidation move. It is used as a supply pumper. It was moved West End station in January of 1996 when the new engine went into service at Washington Hose.
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[quote name='psjboyz' date='10 May 2010 - 11:13 PM' timestamp='1273546428' post='381203']
Glen Moore Fire Company (Chester County) 48-9 [/quote] Info on this rig. 1976 Chevrolet Cheyenne K20 Pickup, 250/250 4X4 field piece. The nickname for this piece is "Little Smoke". It was housed on 6/11/77, gas, automatic. It was sold in January of 1994 to the Ludwigs Corner Fire Company (Chester County). Sold by Ludwigs Corner in 2001 to a private individual in FL for protection on his farm.
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[quote name='psjboyz' date='10 May 2010 - 11:17 PM' timestamp='1273546639' post='381204']
Liberty Fire Company, Spring City 63-1 [/quote] Info on this rig. 1976 Duplex/Pierce, Cincinnati canopy cab, 1000/524. It was ordered in 1974 but not delivered till 3/76. It was housed on 9/18/76, first new apparatus painted YW. In 2003 had D.G. March & Associates of Pottstown install a 10KW diesel generator. On 7/16/06, while returning from a call, involved in an MVA while leaving the seen of an ACCMC. Driver of ENG631 said he lost brakes so instead of taking the truck and crew over an embankment, tried to cut a tight turn around ENG635 and came up a bit short. OFC side compartments were significantly damaged as well as intakes and discharges on OFC pump panel area. The rig was fixed. Donated in 1/07 to the Western Center for Technical Studies which is located on Gratersford Road in Limerick Twp (Montgomery County). The Pottsgrove, Spring-Ford, and Upper Perkiomen school districts send students there.
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[quote name='psjboyz' date='11 May 2010 - 10:58 PM' timestamp='1273631895' post='381487']
Liberty Fire Company, Spring City Engine 63-2 [/quote] Info on this rig. 1967 Seagrave, K-series, canopy cab, 1000/500, housed 8/12/67. delivered painted grey, last one to be ordered this color, repainted after 1976, 5-speed manual transmission. Taken out of service in 1999 due to a blown engine, ended 75 years of total Seagrave service for company. Sold to Ammon Morgon of Limerick.
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[quote name='psjboyz' date='11 May 2010 - 10:59 PM' timestamp='1273631997' post='381488']
Parkesburg Fire Company Engine 28-2 [/quote] Info on this rig. 1962 Mack C-85, canopy cab, 750/500. It was purchased at a price of $22,000, Mack diesel, 5-speed manual transmission. It was rehabed by Swab in 1982 for $38,000. The pump may have been upgraded from a 750 to a 1000. It sustained minor damage on 6/16/92 when it was parked to close to a working barn fire. The officer side got scortched. It was sent to a local paint shop to get it back in service as soon as possible since the 1971 Mack CF was still out of service at this time. It was sold in 7/93 to a dealer in Al who sold it to Cullman, AL to become there first piece.
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[quote name='psjboyz' date='12 May 2010 - 09:01 PM' timestamp='1273711289' post='381606']
Martins Corner Fire Company (Chester County) 34-2 [/quote] Info on this rig. 1978 Ford C/Pierce, std. tilt-COE, 1000/1000, 534 CI gas engine, 5-speed manual transmission, new booster tank in 1992. All of 34's apparatus were red prior to this point. When they decided to buy an engine they went to East Brandywine FC and saw the Pierce 49 had and ordered one just like it. What they forgot about it was the color. When it arrived it was green. They were surprised but not dismayed so they just painted the other trucks to match. They had a choice of a 3208 Cat motor or a Dynamote power system in the Pierce. They choose the latter. It was sold in 3/97 for $14,500 to the fire company that protects the Darlington Motor Speedway, Darlington, SC.
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[quote name='psjboyz' date='12 May 2010 - 09:03 PM' timestamp='1273711426' post='381607']
Goshen Fire Company (Chester County ) 56-1 [/quote] Info on this rig. 1985 Pierce Lance, 4-door six man cab, 1250/750, Detroit 6V92TA, automatic, it has a short wheelbase and hydraulic ladder rack, with a 3 KW Onan diesel generator. This was a demonstrator of Pierce's which was bought for the sub-station. It was housed on 10/9/93. Moved to the main station in 1/2000. Replaced in late 2005, sold to in 01/06 the Media Fire Company (Delaware County) for $45,000 who needed a reliable engine while two of their units were out being refurbed.
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[quote name='psjboyz' date='12 May 2010 - 09:05 PM' timestamp='1273711505' post='381608']
Goshen Fire Company (Chester County ) Rescue 54 [/quote] Info on this rig. 1981 International S1900/Saulsbury, 4-door, 250 PTO/500, custom non walk-in compartmented rescue, Cat. 3208 diesel engine, automatic, 4 bottle 3600 PSI cascade, Harrison 15 Kw HydraGen generator, 8000 lb. winch, and a 2000 Kw Super Vac Stem light. This was the last unit ordered with the LYW paint scheme and the first unit ordered with a 4-door. It was housed on 10/9/93. It was sold in 10/97 to the Upper Salford Fire Company (Montgomery County) for $25,000 who removed the Stem light and repainted it RW. For sale in early 2009. Finally sold in 02/2010 to Freeport (Harrison County, OH).
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[quote name='psjboyz' date='12 May 2010 - 09:06 PM' timestamp='1273711589' post='381610']
Kimberton Fire Company (Chester County ) 61-2 [/quote] Info on this rig. 1976 Hahn 84, canopy cab, 1250/750, model HCP-12, delivered 2/9/76, 6V71 Detroit, and a 5-speed Spicer manual transmission, 6 KW Onan diesel generator. This was the first canopy cab ordered by the company. It was housed on 9/10/77 at a cost of $57,000. New fiberglass tank in 1992. It was replaced in early 2001, but held onto since the 1986 was sent out for a refurb. For sale in late 2002, sold to Screamer VFC-Abbeville (Henry County, AL).
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[quote name='psjboyz' date='12 May 2010 - 09:07 PM' timestamp='1273711672' post='381611']
Kimberton Fire Company (Chester County) Tac 61 [/quote] Info on this rig: 1974 International 1310 Side Step Pickup, 250/250, 4X4 field piece, 345 CI V-8 motor, 5-speed manual transmission. It was housed on 9/10/77. Sold in 1998 out of the fire service to Jim Wolfington, owner of Wolfington Body in Eagle.
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region |
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