1981 Mack CF686

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After my dad watched me get bitten by the fire engine bug over the past couple of years, he started getting the itch. Now, you have to understand that the only exposure that my dad has to the fire service is having served as the treasurer of our VFD for the past 8 years, and listening to my war stories. He was hesitant to get into the hobby, but since he was able to purchase this very well maintained 1981 Mack CF from Chesterfield Fire Department, he's taken to it like a fish to water. It's really been neat to see him get into the hobby!



About the rig: it's a 1981 Mack CF686 (CF686F15-1439) that was spec'd by the Enon Volunteer Fire Department (Company 6) and purchased by Chesterfield County. It served as their 2nd out-engine, and was designated Unit 64. In those days, any rig that ended with a "4" meant that it had a 1500gpm pump. When Chesterfield changed all of their unit designations in the early-to-mid 2000's, it was then designated E-206. When some apparatus moves were made, and some new rigs purchased, this became a training academy piece (E-36), and was stored at nearby Station 18. The rig saw little use while at training, and wasn't abused like many of them usually are.



Here's the rig as it appeared while in service, photo courtesy of Tom Shand: