[quote name='WAGONMAN' date='30 July 2010 - 01:27 PM' timestamp='1280509635' post='395333']
Nice shot. You remember getting dressed back there?
[/quote]
Do I remember? Oh Yes, how well I do. The run would come in and if possible you got your 3/4'ers on before stepping up or you put them on going down the street, likewise the coat. regardless whether you got the boots and coat on before the company turned out, the helmet went on the head! When the Officer turned and looked back he was looking at helmets and told to driver to GO!
The 17's was a two piece company. The Engine that followed the wagon was driver only and carried the exact same load of hose and tools and appliances as the Wagon did.
That way if the Wagon had to go to the auto shop for a PMI or other maintenance the other Engine was ready to go. The only thing that had to be moved maybe was a map book, the breathing apparatus, then is was the all service mask which stayed on the members coats and a few minor items.
During major storms or other emergencies when the city would call members back, the off duty shift had a rig that was ready for service. Back then we had 2 shifts.
Nice shot. You remember getting dressed back there?
[/quote]
Do I remember? Oh Yes, how well I do. The run would come in and if possible you got your 3/4'ers on before stepping up or you put them on going down the street, likewise the coat. regardless whether you got the boots and coat on before the company turned out, the helmet went on the head! When the Officer turned and looked back he was looking at helmets and told to driver to GO!
The 17's was a two piece company. The Engine that followed the wagon was driver only and carried the exact same load of hose and tools and appliances as the Wagon did.
That way if the Wagon had to go to the auto shop for a PMI or other maintenance the other Engine was ready to go. The only thing that had to be moved maybe was a map book, the breathing apparatus, then is was the all service mask which stayed on the members coats and a few minor items.
During major storms or other emergencies when the city would call members back, the off duty shift had a rig that was ready for service. Back then we had 2 shifts.
John Hinant
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
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