Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous

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[quote name='VFN102' date='25 July 2010 - 10:17 AM' timestamp='1280069828' post='394455']

Taken last week, a few more photos from Powhatan County. These were taken at Fine Creek VFD, Company 4. I took a chance and headed to the station in hopes of finding someone hanging around. After peering into the windows and sweating for about 20 minutes, long time member Frank Perkins happened by and pulled the rigs out for me. The only two things I was not able to shoot were Squad 4, a 2000 Kenworth T300/Pierce Encore (wouldn't start) and the Gator used on brush fires. Oh yeah, in my haste I forgot to "fix" the Roto-Ray before taking these pics.







Fine Creek Engine 4

2002 Pierce Enforcer

1500/750 Job #13433



It should be noted per Firepixer Roto-Ray, that this was the first rig with TAK 4 independent front suspension delivered in Virginia, and the second Enforcer in the Commonwealth. And no, it's not your eyes, the paint does have an orange tint.



Most Likely Vermilion Red. This was the standard Pierce Color for RED in the 1970's. We had a number of rigs in the KC area painted in that color including my 1980 Arrow Tower and 1983 Arrow Pump. In the fire house it looked Red in the sun it looked Orange-Red I was not real fond of the color but it was a version of RED which was ok by me. We have since returned a darker red Candy Apple. Thanks for posting it does look good love the Roto-Ray. Stay Safe, Rick

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