Keystone State Relics

[194FireGuy]

[quote name='EngineMan' timestamp='1302628221' post='434270']

I didn't think Monroeville purchased the Rescues? And #5 got an engine too that same year I believe.

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As part of the fire apparatus agreement between Monroeville and the five fire companies, two engines and one ladder truck were due for replacement in 1988. E\-One was awarded the bid for the engines. E\-One was the only one that bid on the truck due to they were the only ones that could build a 135' ladder. The rescue truck Company 4 was ordering was going to go the manufacturer that was awarded the engine bid.



Companies 4 & 5 took delivery of 1988 E\-One Cyclone pumpers (Engines 42 & 51) in December 1988. Company 5 took delivery of 1989 E\-One Hurricane, 135' RMA (Truck 5) in 1989. The 1989 E\-One Cyclone Non-Walk-In Rescue (Rescue 4) was delivered in 1989 and was purchased by Company 4.



Rescue 4 was in in service until 2001. It was sold to Buckhorn Community VFD in Columbia County.

Engine 42 was in service until 2008. It was sold to Trafford VFD in Westmoreland County.

Engine 51 was in service until 2007. It was sold to Braddock Hills VFD in Allegheny County

Truck 5 was in service until 2009. It was sold to City of Pooler, Georgia