Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire

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[quote name='Ladder 68' post='269609' date='Dec 30 2008, 19:26 ']Great, great photos of how PBF once was before the bean counters entered the picture. Couple of questions:



Was there ever 52 Engine Co.'s in the PBF? I ask because of the company designations or was that a reserve designation?



And was or is there a difference between "Engine" and "Pumper"? Maybe a 2 piece Engine Co.?



Thanks in advance.[/quote]

Yes there was a 52. It was located in the Upper North Side in old Allegheny City. It was originally known as Hose Co. No. 12 in Allegheny City, before Pittsburgh annexed Allegheny. The truck located in this station was also known as Truck "D". This station was located at Shadeland Ave. & Dickson St.