[quote name='Fireman5230' post='51925' date='Nov 18 2006, 22:38 ']Chemical Unit 2 was one of two units in service BEFORE the era of HAZ-MAT units. One was in the North area and one was in the South area of Philly. I BELEIVE that both are still around and kept with HAZ MAT 1 as spares. Chemical 2 was photographed at the Old Engine 47's station with Deputy 1. It was running with Engine 60 until Haz Mat One was in service.
Chemical 1 & 2 were twin Ford C/ Saulsbury units with Purple K surpression systems.
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Just a quick correction. Chemical 1 and Chemical 2 were part of the two Haz Mat Units that were in service at the time these rigs were purchased. In February 1978 three Hazardous Material Task Forces (HMTF) were organized, one for each Division. In 1982 these rigs were purchased and assigned to HMTF 1 and HMTF 3. In July 1984, during a budget crisis, one of the Division Chiefs was disbanded at was Haz Mat 2, along with several other units. At that time HMTF 3 was renumbered HMTF 2. During 1989 HMTF 2 was disbanded and both rigs were assigned to HMTF 1, which became known as Haz Mat 1.
Chemical 1 & 2 were twin Ford C/ Saulsbury units with Purple K surpression systems.
Just a quick correction. Chemical 1 and Chemical 2 were part of the two Haz Mat Units that were in service at the time these rigs were purchased. In February 1978 three Hazardous Material Task Forces (HMTF) were organized, one for each Division. In 1982 these rigs were purchased and assigned to HMTF 1 and HMTF 3. In July 1984, during a budget crisis, one of the Division Chiefs was disbanded at was Haz Mat 2, along with several other units. At that time HMTF 3 was renumbered HMTF 2. During 1989 HMTF 2 was disbanded and both rigs were assigned to HMTF 1, which became known as Haz Mat 1.