West Virginia - Need help

[GA_Dave]

QUOTE (FDNYTRUCKS.com @ Jul 11 2007, 21:34 ) *

how many 77 Pioneer's did Buffalo, NY have? I have 5444 as Buffalo, so maybe this one is too. I'm sure somebody out there knows!!!



1977 PC-17-5444 Buffalo, New York NY E23(poss. a 50' TSQ) 1250/500 American La France Pioneer III





Mike,



Buffalo only had 2 1977 Pioneers. The pumper assigned to E 23 did not have a telesqurt, and a rearmount 100' ladder was assigned to L 9. The only Pioneers with a telesqurt (35') were assigned to E 18 and E 37. They were from the first order of 9 pumps and 4 ladders. Shortly after delivery of the Pioneers, E 36's Mack CF and E-1's Pioneer were switched. The original order of Pioneers went to Engines 1, 18, 22, 25, 26, 31, 35, 37, and 38. The 4 ladders were assigned to Ladders 4, 7, 10, and 12.



Ron

I seriously doubt that this rig served Buffalo. All photos of Buffalo Pioneer pumpers that I have ever seen have the older style pump panel, this one has the fancier stainless one, like the Century's had. Also, most of the Buffalo Pioneers ended up with R.D. Murray front fenders, which this rig doesn't have.