[quote name='nfdmaxim' date='15 October 2009 - 04:38 PM' timestamp='1255637892' post='343002']
1976 or 1977
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Thanks... that puts right it about the time I was still in Junior High. Always loved that truck, remembered when she was delivered. It was the first piece of "modern" 70's equipment Acton had (they had a bunch of IH conventional cab/Farrar pumpers, a 60's vintage GMC Gerstenslager rescue and L28, a Grove ladder painted white - the only Acton piece in that color. I never knew why - it was locally known as "The White Elephant").
When E27 was brand new they were doing a drill at a condo complex near where I lived, putting it through the paces and one of the FF's asked if I wanted a ride in the bucket... unfortunately he was pulling my leg. They got E21 (a '75 Maxim but without the Snorkel boom) a few years later. Two greatest pieces AFD ever owned IMHO. Never really liked the Hendrickson they had (E23?) or the Ford C/E-ones that came along in the 80's (or the Ferrera's they have now). The Maxims were by far, the classiest pieces in the fleet.
I lived near the Littleton line about 5 miles from the center station where she was quartered. On a quiet summer night with the windows open to catch a breeze, even without a scanner you always knew when E27 was going on a call. You could here her from miles away... didn't need a siren... that engine/transmission combo was as loud as any "Q". After the refurb, she was much quieter.
Brings back good memories... thanks again. If you find any more Acton pics, especially the Maxims, don't hesitate to post 'em!
1976 or 1977
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Thanks... that puts right it about the time I was still in Junior High. Always loved that truck, remembered when she was delivered. It was the first piece of "modern" 70's equipment Acton had (they had a bunch of IH conventional cab/Farrar pumpers, a 60's vintage GMC Gerstenslager rescue and L28, a Grove ladder painted white - the only Acton piece in that color. I never knew why - it was locally known as "The White Elephant").
When E27 was brand new they were doing a drill at a condo complex near where I lived, putting it through the paces and one of the FF's asked if I wanted a ride in the bucket... unfortunately he was pulling my leg. They got E21 (a '75 Maxim but without the Snorkel boom) a few years later. Two greatest pieces AFD ever owned IMHO. Never really liked the Hendrickson they had (E23?) or the Ford C/E-ones that came along in the 80's (or the Ferrera's they have now). The Maxims were by far, the classiest pieces in the fleet.
I lived near the Littleton line about 5 miles from the center station where she was quartered. On a quiet summer night with the windows open to catch a breeze, even without a scanner you always knew when E27 was going on a call. You could here her from miles away... didn't need a siren... that engine/transmission combo was as loud as any "Q". After the refurb, she was much quieter.
Brings back good memories... thanks again. If you find any more Acton pics, especially the Maxims, don't hesitate to post 'em!
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