[quote name='Roto-Ray' post='218696' date='Jun 3 2008, 09:44 ']The new 100' quint is a Smeal. Photo of it from the Sterling website, prior to being lettered: [url="http://www.sterlingfire.org/wp-content/images/newq18.JPG"]Quint 18.[/url][/quote]
Taylor, that is a shape looking ride. BTW it is marked on the aerial as a 105!
John Hinant Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States First established in 1782
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I know that Mike Sanders, our Loudoun County expert, is away from the computer for a few days, so I'll shed what little light I can.
As of three weeks ago, Leesburg's tiller was still not in service.
Ashburn does have a tower ladder and a quint. The quint is currently out-of-service getting some modifications done to it right now, expect it back in a couple of months.
Taylor Goodman Captain - Henrico County (VA) Division of Fire Fire Chief - Huguenot VFD, Powhatan, VA
[quote name='Roto-Ray' post='218776' date='Jun 3 2008, 15:04 ']I know that Mike Sanders, our Loudoun County expert, is away from the computer for a few days, so I'll shed what little light I can.
As of three weeks ago, Leesburg's tiller was still not in service.
Ashburn does have a tower ladder and a quint. The quint is currently out-of-service getting some modifications done to it right now, expect it back in a couple of months.[/quote]
As of last Saturday, the ladder and one of the Seagrave pumpers were at the dealership. Only one Seagrave pumper was in service. Needless to say, the FFs we spoke to were not pleased about it.
[quote name='Fl Ron' post='218780' date='Jun 3 2008, 15:21 ']As of last Saturday, the ladder and one of the Seagrave pumpers were at the dealership. Only one Seagrave pumper was in service. Needless to say, the FFs we spoke to were not pleased about it.
Ron[/quote]
Were they having problems with mounting equipment or just dragging along?
John Hinant Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
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"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
[quote name='Squirrel' post='219538' date='Jun 6 2008, 15:25 ']Can anyone get a night shot of the new Leesburg Truck with the aerial up. Want to check out what the LED's on the Ladder look like. Thanks[/quote]
Go to post # 89 of this thread and take a peek. Of course its a day time shot. Looks Good.
John Hinant Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
[quote name='Roto-Ray' post='218776' date='Jun 3 2008, 15:04 ']I know that Mike Sanders, our Loudoun County expert, is away from the computer for a few days, so I'll shed what little light I can.
As of three weeks ago, Leesburg's tiller was still not in service.
Ashburn does have a tower ladder and a quint. The quint is currently out-of-service getting some modifications done to it right now, expect it back in a couple of months.[/quote]
From what a buddy of mine at Ashburn told me that they are making the quint into a straight aerial. The plans call for removing the pump and tank, and adding all of the extrication tools to it from their rescue engine. Hopefully Mike Sanders can fill us in on the complete details but thats what I was told.
Micah Bodford
Fire Investigator
City of Winston-Salem Fire Dept.
Someone asked if Leesburg ever got the weight issues resolved with our new tiller...the answer is yes. It went into service June 23rd, 2008. Since then, it has run 4 working fires and used the pre-piped waterway on 3 of them.
Here's a picture of the tiller and her friends, Engine 601 and Wagon 601.
[quote name='BFD1151' post='219628' date='Jun 6 2008, 22:29 ']From what a buddy of mine at Ashburn told me that they are making the quint into a straight aerial. The plans call for removing the pump and tank, and adding all of the extrication tools to it from their rescue engine. Hopefully Mike Sanders can fill us in on the complete details but thats what I was told.[/quote]
You are correct. The pump and some plumbing are being removed from the Quint. Additional compartments will be added to hold extrication equipment. It's radio designation will change from "Quint 6" to "Truck 6" once it returns. I am not sure if specific plans have been finalized on response SOP's, but it will operate as an extrication unit on auto accidents and as a spare ladder when Tower 6 is out of service.
Right now, the Tower crew staff's the Rescue Engine when an extrication call is dispatched. When Truck 6 comes back, the Tower crew will do the same with Truck 6.
Our 1996 Pierce Lance rescue engine will be sold - the cost to rehab and fix the current problems with the Pierce does not make it feasible to do so. This is an interesting approach to provide an extrication unit without purchasing a new rescue engine or squad.
Truck 6 should be back in Ashburn in the very near future. I will post photos and additional information.
[quote name='Ian Buchanan' post='238072' date='Aug 13 2008, 16:51 ']Someone asked if Leesburg ever got the weight issues resolved with our new tiller...the answer is yes. It went into service June 23rd, 2008. Since then, it has run 4 working fires and used the pre-piped waterway on 3 of them.
Here's a picture of the tiller and her friends, Engine 601 and Wagon 601.[/quote]
[quote name='Ian Buchanan' post='238072' date='Aug 13 2008, 17:51 ']Someone asked if Leesburg ever got the weight issues resolved with our new tiller...the answer is yes. It went into service June 23rd, 2008. Since then, it has run 4 working fires and used the pre-piped waterway on 3 of them.
Here's a picture of the tiller and her friends, Engine 601 and Wagon 601.[/quote]
[quote name='mnsand' post='238150' date='Aug 13 2008, 20:31 ']I like that photo Ian!!
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA[/quote]
My guess is you might have a few similar ones yourself? Just so you all know, Mike was doing the "posing" and some shooting of his own. I'm sure you'll see the fruits of his labor soon enough.
Someone also mentioned they were looking for a shot of Truck 601 at night with the LED's lit up. I've got one somewhere that I'll post in a little while.
[quote name='Squirrel' post='219538' date='Jun 6 2008, 15:25 ']Can anyone get a night shot of the new Leesburg Truck with the aerial up. Want to check out what the LED's on the Ladder look like. Thanks[/quote]
Here's Truck 601 with the LED rung lights lit. This was taken at the Creighton Farms conflagration....
[quote name='mnsand' post='238148' date='Aug 13 2008, 20:29 ']You are correct. The pump and some plumbing are being removed from the Quint. Additional compartments will be added to hold extrication equipment. It's radio designation will change from "Quint 6" to "Truck 6" once it returns. I am not sure if specific plans have been finalized on response SOP's, but it will operate as an extrication unit on auto accidents and as a spare ladder when Tower 6 is out of service.
Right now, the Tower crew staff's the Rescue Engine when an extrication call is dispatched. When Truck 6 comes back, the Tower crew will do the same with Truck 6.
Our 1996 Pierce Lance rescue engine will be sold - the cost to rehab and fix the current problems with the Pierce does not make it feasible to do so. This is an interesting approach to provide an extrication unit without purchasing a new rescue engine or squad.
Truck 6 should be back in Ashburn in the very near future. I will post photos and additional information.
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA[/quote]
Mike how about the old Seagrave Truck that came from Richmond by way of the DCFD? Where is she now?
Ian, Great Photos.
John Hinant Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
[quote name='Truckman' post='238401' date='Aug 14 2008, 16:53 ']Mike how about the old Seagrave Truck that came from Richmond by way of the DCFD? Where is she now?
Ian, Great Photos.[/quote]
John,
The older ex- Richmond, VA/DCFD Seagrave is still at Leesburg. My understanding is that it will be sold.
Ian may be able to add some additional information on the plans for this truck.
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