[quote name='Rheems1' post='13977' date='Jul 23 2006, 17:15 ']Al,
Are you sure this went to Columbia #1 Fire Department?? There is nothing in the annals of our history that shows this piece... there was a Mack B model pumper... but it was bought by the Fellwick Fire Association in Oreland, Pa and did not have that really awesome body on it. I have talked with quite a number of the older members and none of them remember this piece.
Dave
*I can't believe I am questioning Al Powell*[/quote]
Dave- As you know,the annual convention book published by the Lancaster County Firemen's Association in conjunction with their convention, frequently shows photos of the apparatus for many of the county fire companies. On June 4, 1977 the 57th Annual Convention was hosted by the Keystone Hook & Ladder Co.No.1 of Columbia borough. If you look at that publication under the headung for Columbia Fire Co.No.1, Columbia,PA you will find a photo which features the three pieces of apparatus in service at that time. They are a Ford walk-in van body, 1955 Mack B semi-cab engine and the Mack B-/Harwick in question. This is clear evidence that this Mack was in deed in service with that company. They only had it from sometime in 1976 to sometime in 1978, a relatively short time. It was lettered Columbia No.1 on the cab doors and C.F.D. on the hood. It was reportedly referred to as the river rescue unit at the time.
Are you sure this went to Columbia #1 Fire Department?? There is nothing in the annals of our history that shows this piece... there was a Mack B model pumper... but it was bought by the Fellwick Fire Association in Oreland, Pa and did not have that really awesome body on it. I have talked with quite a number of the older members and none of them remember this piece.
Dave
*I can't believe I am questioning Al Powell*[/quote]
Dave- As you know,the annual convention book published by the Lancaster County Firemen's Association in conjunction with their convention, frequently shows photos of the apparatus for many of the county fire companies. On June 4, 1977 the 57th Annual Convention was hosted by the Keystone Hook & Ladder Co.No.1 of Columbia borough. If you look at that publication under the headung for Columbia Fire Co.No.1, Columbia,PA you will find a photo which features the three pieces of apparatus in service at that time. They are a Ford walk-in van body, 1955 Mack B semi-cab engine and the Mack B-/Harwick in question. This is clear evidence that this Mack was in deed in service with that company. They only had it from sometime in 1976 to sometime in 1978, a relatively short time. It was lettered Columbia No.1 on the cab doors and C.F.D. on the hood. It was reportedly referred to as the river rescue unit at the time.
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