Massachusetts Fire Apparatus

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[quote name='Rheems1' post='168814' date='Dec 4 2007, 18:58 ']1974 Mack Aerialscope 75'

X-Taylor, Pa

X-Eagle MClure Fire Department, Old Forge, Pa

X-FDNY CFC 151 (I have no idea what a CFC is), FDNY L 158



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CFC stood for "Combination Fire Company". According to the book "Services Not Required" by John Calderone, In 1974, "The CFC's were established to combine the operations of two separate units, an engine and ladder company, under the command of one officer, thereby saving the salary of an officer in each house combined. The official mission statement established that one officer would achieve better coordinated fire attack and that these combined units would develop complete firefighters proficient in both engine and ladder work".



"On July 13, 1974, CFC 151 replaced Engine 311 and Ladder 158 in the Springfield Gardens section of Queens". "CFC 151 lasted until Nov. 12, 1977 , when they were closed and the original units they replaced were reorganized. In the end, saving the salary of one officer per tour was not cost effective when compared to the operational limitations imposed by combining units."