Engine 20 in Gunston originally had this 1982 Duplex/3D Metals and it was painted red and white.
In the late 1980's, Fairfax County tested a new color scheme of German orange and white. There were just a few fire trucks painted in this color during the test. One was a new 1989 E\-One Hush pumper assigned to Station 26. The other was when the 1982 Duplex/3D Metals engine from Station 20 in Gunston was rehabed by Fire Fox in 1989 and returned painted orange and white. After the rehab, it was assigned to Engine 16 in Clifton. Since it was equipped as a 1000/1000, the additional water was needed in Clifton where there are non-hydrant areas.
One other fire department vehicle painted to orange and white was a small admin vehicle. The test of orange and white never went further. Feedback, as I understand, was quite negative.
Mike Sanders
Winchester, VA
In the late 1980's, Fairfax County tested a new color scheme of German orange and white. There were just a few fire trucks painted in this color during the test. One was a new 1989 E\-One Hush pumper assigned to Station 26. The other was when the 1982 Duplex/3D Metals engine from Station 20 in Gunston was rehabed by Fire Fox in 1989 and returned painted orange and white. After the rehab, it was assigned to Engine 16 in Clifton. Since it was equipped as a 1000/1000, the additional water was needed in Clifton where there are non-hydrant areas.
One other fire department vehicle painted to orange and white was a small admin vehicle. The test of orange and white never went further. Feedback, as I understand, was quite negative.
Mike Sanders
Winchester, VA
Mike Sanders
Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA
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