PHOTOS BY EMS 12 (PAT SHOOP)

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[quote name='EMS 12' post='156537' date='Oct 16 2007, 20:55 ']Citizens Fire Co., Forestville

Schuylkill County





Engine 267

1986 Hahn 1500/1000





Engine 267

1962 Ford/Hahn 750/500





Antique

1933 Hahn 500/125

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I'm sad to report that the Forestville Fire Company had a major fire at thier station over the weekend. The only truck they were able to save was the 86 Hahn. The 33 and 72 Hahns were lost as was thier building and gear. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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[quote name='Wagon Master' post='257024' date='Oct 27 2008, 16:14 ']I'm sad to report that the Forestville Fire Company had a major fire at thier station over the weekend. The only truck they were able to save was the 86 Hahn. The 33 and 72 Hahns were lost as was thier building and gear. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote]





I just saw the news story from the fire.... I have never wanted to throw up so badly in my entire life. The Ford looks bad and is a real damn shame... but the 31/32/33 Hahn is the worst.... I could have cried when I saw it. Such a shame... and that department is a hurting department too.... If anyone is interested in donating here is the information for that (I am in no way affiliated with the department but I found this information on another board):



Fire Fund

First National Bank of Minersville

C/o Forestville Fire Company Fire Loss Fund

260 Sunbury St.

Minersville, PA 17954

570-544-4726



For Donations of Gear or Equipment

Please contact

Fire Chief Fred Meusel 570-544-6694 or John Pritz 570-5442659





A real damn shame.... a real damn shame.



Dave Fritz

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Dave,



I have to agree with you. I just watched the news video myself, is such a damn shame to see to pieces of fire company history, and pride in shambles. I hope that the brotherhood of volunteers in this state and others will reach out and help.



A.J

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Here are some pictures from Coal Region Fire.... they are decent quality.... since these are not my photos I am not going to make a topic under Fire Scene Pictures and just put this link up here.



[url="http://coal-region-fire.smugmug.com/gallery/6384820_F5byu#P-1-12"]http://coal-region-fire.smugmug.com/galler...20_F5byu#P-1-12[/url]



Dave Fritz

[EMS 12]

Atals Fire Co., Mount Carmel Twp.

Northumberland County





Engine 21

1988 Hahn 1250/500

X-West Lawn, PA.

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[quote name='EMS 12' post='127576' date='Jul 9 2007, 18:56 ']Monessen Fire Dept.

Downtown Station

Westmoreland County





Engine 81-1

1989 Seagrave 2000/750







Engine 81-5

1975 WLF 1500/500







Truck 81-1

1989 Seagrave 100'

X-NJ. ???







Boat Tender 81

1976 Seagrave

X-Pittsburgh, PA.





Rescue 81-1

1986 Ford/E-One





Snorkel 81-1

1969 Oshkosh/Pierce 85'

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The 1975 Ward LaFrance will soon be placed out of service while a new Seagrave engine is due in soon. The ex Pittsburgh Tiller is ex-14 Truck, and the snorkel resembles Arnold, Westmoreland County, PA minus the pump. The Arnold snorkel is a 1970 75', same exact color.

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[quote name='EMS 12' post='137247' date='Aug 5 2007, 22:13 ']Elwood City FD

Lawrence County, PA.





Engine 1

2006 Spartan/Crimson 2000/500/20/30





Engine 2 (X- Engine 1)

1985 Seagrave 1500/500





X-Engine 2

1976 Mack 1500/500





Foam 3

1979 Chevrolet/Knapheide 500/0/300





Tower 4

1996 Sutphen 100' 1500/300





Rescue 1

1997 IHC/EVI

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Was the 1976 Elwood City Mack on E-Bay and sold? I thought that this was it. Not sure.

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[quote name='OPEN CAB MACK' post='269095' date='Dec 28 2008, 19:02 ']Was the 1976 Elwood City Mack on E-Bay and sold? I thought that this was it. Not sure.[/quote]





I remember seing an ad in PA firemen about a CF from EC that was for sale.

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[quote name='EMS 12' post='220127' date='Jun 8 2008, 19:52 ']George McMurtry Fire Co., Vandergrift

Westmoreland County





Engine 51-1

1996 IHC/4-Guys 1250/750





Engine 51-2

1983 Chevrolet/Grumman 1000/500





Ladder 51

1988 Pirsch/06 Keystone 100' 1250/300





Rescue 151

1979 Mack/Pierce

X-FDNY

X-Hazle Twp., PA.

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The 1983 Chevy/Grumman was recently donated, and the Pirsch ladder was the last Pirsh ladder made.

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[quote name='EMS 12' post='220149' date='Jun 8 2008, 20:12 ']New Kensington FD

Westmoreland County





Engine 56-2

1970/88 Mack/4-Guys 1000/750

X-Lower Burrell, PA.





Engine 56-5

1986 Kenworth/FMC 1250/750





Service 56-2

1986 Hendrickson/Marion

X-Deptford Twp., NJ.





Service 56-5

1985 Chevrolet/Kenco

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Well, it is nice to see the rigs of my hometown, I wish I would have known so i could have got you to all 5 atations. The 1970 Mack has been replaced on September 11th of this year by a 2008 Pierce Impel, a beautiful rig. This same rig was replaced on September 11th 2001. The Mack will become Engine 6, the second engine out of Station #1. It is currently at the body shop having some work done on the cab. Can't wait to get it back. Engine #5 has a twin at Ebgine #4. Service 5 was ex Slippery Rock and is not a Kenco. It may be a J.B. Rescue. I will find out. Service 2 is actually a second heavy rescue in our city. It is an ex-Deptford N.J. rescue. Just wish the rest could have been photographed. Alot of variety. The 60's & 70's saw Mack & American LaFrance ad the majority rigs in the city. Great shots Pat. When you come back this way, get a hold of me. I'll take you around.

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[quote name='EMS 12' post='220153' date='Jun 8 2008, 20:16 ']Markle Fire Co., Allegheny Twp.

Westmoreland County





Engine 101-1

2000 IHC/KME 1250/500





Engine 101-2

1996 IHC/Ferrara 1250/1000

X-Lower Burrell, PA.





Tanker 101

1976 Ford/MFC 1000/1600





Brush 101

2003/98 Ford/Kenco PP/250

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Engine 101-2 is the ex-Braeburn rig. Braebrun disbanned and was station #2 in Lower Burrell. They are now the river rescue station.

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[quote name='GA_Dave' post='220163' date='Jun 8 2008, 20:35 ']Is this Youngstown's old rig?[/quote]

I don't believe it is. This engine was actually in East Vandergrift. It was Westmoreland County Station 72. It was merged with Vandergrift #1, Station 51 and the engine housed @ Vandergrift #1. It was recently donated.

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[quote name='GA_Dave' post='220164' date='Jun 8 2008, 20:37 ']I much prefer their old paint scheme, grey.[/quote]

GA Dave, I agree. I miss the old Rainbow Control. Do you remember that?

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[quote name='GA_Dave' post='220166' date='Jun 8 2008, 20:40 ']Unless it has been shortened, this rig is a Skytop 110'. The "skylights" are awesome![/quote]

You are right it is 110'. Not long after they received it, it came in contact with wires and burnt the tires. It does work alot. A great bunch of firefighters in Vandergrift.

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[quote name='EMS 12' post='223804' date='Jun 22 2008, 20:26 ']Clinton

Prince George's County, MD.





Engine 251

2006 Pierce 2000/500/20





Water Supply 252

1976 Kenworth/Pierce 2250/500

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You have to love the open cabs. I miss them. Great shot Pat.

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[quote name='EMS 12' post='231610' date='Jul 21 2008, 20:21 ']Uniontown FD

Fayette County





Engine 40-1

1999 IHC/Pierce 1500/750





Engine 40-4

1978 Mack/Hamerly/New Lexington 1500/500





Truck 40-1

2005 E\-One 95' 1500/300





Rescue 40

1986 Ford/E-One

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The rescue was just replaced by a 2008 Ferrara built 19'6" aluminim box with upper coffin compartments. This body is mounted on a Spartan MetroStar 10" raised roof chassis.

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[quote name='EMS 12' post='233578' date='Jul 28 2008, 19:48 ']Washington Twp Fire Co.

Armstrong County





Engine 281

1983 Ford/E-One 1000/500

X-Plum, PA.





Tanker 282

1976 GMC/WTFC PP/1500





Tanker 285

1989 IHC/Local 1250/3500

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The 1983 Ford/E-One is an ex Renton engine.

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[quote name='EMS 12' post='233580' date='Jul 28 2008, 19:50 ']Kittanning Fire Co. #1

Armstrong County





Engine 110

1972 Mack 1000/500





Ladder 110

2007 Smeal 105' 2000/500/20/20

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This 1972 Mack was just replaced by a Seagrave PB model from Winchester VA or the area around Winchester. The Mack is supposed to stay in the borough.

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[quote name='EMS 12' post='233580' date='Jul 28 2008, 19:50 ']Kittanning Fire Co. #1

Armstrong County





Engine 110

1972 Mack 1000/500





Ladder 110

2007 Smeal 105' 2000/500/20/20

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The Smeal ladder replaced an American LaFrance 700 series that was refurbed by American LaFrance on Neville Island in the 80's. It was given a Century 1000 cab, diesel engine and automatic tranny. The engine blew on the Lafrance before the Smeal was delivered. Last I heard, it was still in the borough. Unknown what they are going to do with it. Kittaning also had a Jox. It is still sitting in a field outside ofKittaning rusting away.

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[quote name='GA_Dave' post='233677' date='Jul 29 2008, 00:31 ']That's correct, David. The Boro of Plum is home to at least three fire companies, Renton (purple), Unity (blue), and Holiday Park (orange).[/quote]

Also, Logans Ferry Heights. Plum is switching to all white. They did this since Unity took delivery of their new tower. Holiday Park just took delivery of a 105' rear mount quint. It too is painted white.