[quote name='mnsand' post='187989' date='Feb 10 2008, 13:54 ']I have always loved to see photographs of Richmond apparatus in front of this house. Richmond Engine 1 was photographed in May of 1973 and is a 1954 Oren. 750gpm.
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA[/quote]
Mike, I have this ride listed as a 1953, 500/200 hose wagon. It was first bought for Engine 2 and operated as Wagon 2, until they were disbanded. Engine 1 then was assigned this ride and was operated as Wagon 1, until 1973 when the Mack CF was placed in service.
The revolving beacon didn't come with the piece. A Buckeye Roto-Ray was factory installed.
Here is a fair black and white of the ride.
Photographer Unknown - RFD Photograph
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA[/quote]
Mike, I have this ride listed as a 1953, 500/200 hose wagon. It was first bought for Engine 2 and operated as Wagon 2, until they were disbanded. Engine 1 then was assigned this ride and was operated as Wagon 1, until 1973 when the Mack CF was placed in service.
The revolving beacon didn't come with the piece. A Buckeye Roto-Ray was factory installed.
Here is a fair black and white of the ride.
Photographer Unknown - RFD Photograph
John Hinant
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
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