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THINGS FROM MY COLLECTION
King Of Prussia, PA had this 1961 GMC L7012/TASC quad. This rig consisted of a 75' Grove ladder, a small h/p pump and a 150 gallon water tank. Mattson Collection



it was later put into service at triton hose co,tunkhannock,pa then kunkle,pa fire dept.
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Eric..I had all intentions of attending. Domestic demands made it important to bail. Translated...gotta watch my pennies! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Banghead' />



[size=6]Shinnston, WV Truck # 10 was this 1970 American LaFrance 100' midship ladder truck. Moe pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' /> [/size]


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Newark, NJ Engine # 20 was once this 1962 IH/Bean 1000/500 pumper. P Lund pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


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Cockeysville, MD ran this 1960 Ford F/Bean pumper. Slide taken in August of 1971. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


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Kittaning, PA had this Mack CF pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


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Montgomery Township, NJ FC # 2 (Blawenburg) had this Sutphen pumper. Again, I have lost my notes on this pic. It was taken years ago at the now-defunct Monmouth Junction, NJ 4th of July parade. Mattson Pic <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


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The Ferrell FC of Elk Township, NJ had this Ford F/FMC pumper. Mattson Pic <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />



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Kittaning, PA had this Mack CF pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />

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Gone from service. Replaced by a Seagrave.
Ed Saliba Jr.

1st Assistant Chief

City of New Kensington Bureau of Fire
I.S.O. Class 4 Department
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Here's some more stuff I hope you all will like. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Smile' />



[size=6]Perry, IA had this beautiful 1956 Ward LaFrance 750/400 pumper. Don Feipel pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' /> [/size]


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Winchester, VA had this Seagrave pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


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Staunton, VA ran this 1946 Seagrave pumper. Slide taken in April of 1969. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


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Sterling Park, VA ran this 1968 Ford C/WLF pumper. Mattson Collection. Slide from March of 1974. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


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Penngrove, CA Engine # 3 was this 1936 Indiana/Van Pelt 350 gpm pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


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Elsmere, NY ran this classic 1967 Young Crusader 1250/500 pumper. Bogardus pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


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I'm at a loss with this image. Notes on the slide says that this is "Beattle LaFrance" operated in Bob Lo Island somewhere in Canada. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


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Moorhead, MN had this 1936 Buffalo 500 gpm pumper. Larry Phillips pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


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DFD (I will assume Detroit, MI) ran this Seagrave 85' midship ladder. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


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New Church, VA had this Ford C squad that must have come from somewhere else. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />


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Mammouth Lake, CA operated this 1971 IH/VanPelt/Fabco 6x6 85' Ladder with a 750 gpm pump. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />



Good night! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Smile' />


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They had a snorkel to match as well.



[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1344805900' post='495005']

Elsmere, NY ran this classic 1967 Young Crusader 1250/500 pumper. Bogardus pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Usa' />

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