[quote name='mnsand' timestamp='1206748943' post='200774']
I had the opportunity this week to visit a variety of different fire departments across Virginia during my work travels. I was dodging some clouds and rain, but had some good sun at times also. Most of my photo opportunities occur during the mid or late afternoon as I travel. However, on occasion I do manage to sneak in a fire station visit during my lunch hour.
I was heading to Warsaw, Virginia and had to pass through Montross, which is in Westmoreland County. I have wanted to make this stop for the last several months because a fire truck that my station ran with frequently is now in service in Montross. Having made arrangments to have someone meet me at the Montross sub-station, I was able to photograph this ex- Leesburg, Virginia truck.
Montross, VA
Westmoreland County
Engine 51
1988 Pierce Lance 1500/750
job # E-4831
ex- Leesburg, VA Wagon 1 (Loudoun County)
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
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This reminds me so much of Vienna VFD's Engine 402-Bravo (Fairfax County, VA). I did a double take!
I had the opportunity this week to visit a variety of different fire departments across Virginia during my work travels. I was dodging some clouds and rain, but had some good sun at times also. Most of my photo opportunities occur during the mid or late afternoon as I travel. However, on occasion I do manage to sneak in a fire station visit during my lunch hour.
I was heading to Warsaw, Virginia and had to pass through Montross, which is in Westmoreland County. I have wanted to make this stop for the last several months because a fire truck that my station ran with frequently is now in service in Montross. Having made arrangments to have someone meet me at the Montross sub-station, I was able to photograph this ex- Leesburg, Virginia truck.
Montross, VA
Westmoreland County
Engine 51
1988 Pierce Lance 1500/750
job # E-4831
ex- Leesburg, VA Wagon 1 (Loudoun County)
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
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This reminds me so much of Vienna VFD's Engine 402-Bravo (Fairfax County, VA). I did a double take!