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Ford C Series Chassis Fire Apparatus
About 20 years ago I remember stopping at Montvale, NJ to photograph their famous Crown pumps. They also had a Ford C-series rescue with a sloped-back body (Swab comes to mind but not completely sure). It was one of the first diesel C-series Fords as it had a small Cummins in it (185 hp I think). Anyone know what rig I'm referring to?
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Don't know if this is what you are referring to, bu I have this pic from God knows when of Montvale's Sqd M6 - a 1970/88 Ford C/Swab.


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[quote name='taurudak' post='199862' date='Mar 25 2008, 18:14 ']Don't know if this is what you are referring to, bu I have this pic from God knows when of Montvale's Sqd M6 - a 1970/88 Ford C/Swab.[/quote]

That truck was originally a 1970 Ford C as you stated, but with an H&H Rescue Body on it. I believe Frank Welgoski posted a pic on the old board of it in the original configuration.
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Here are some Ford-C deliveries from the Western States.



Engine 230 from the California Office of Emergency Services was stationed in Arcadia/CA. It is a 1988 Ford C-8000 with Westates bodywork, 1000 gpm/750 water



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Engine 218 from the CA OES was operated by the CDF/San Bernardino Co FD. It is a 1985 Ford C-8000 with Westates body, 1000 gpm-pump, 750 water

Westates # 16187



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Heavy Rescue -Fire 3 from the CA Office of Emergency Services was operated by the Orange Co FD. It is this unique 1984 Ford C-8000 with Fabco 4x4 drive and Westates bodywork. It has a 1000 gpm-pump and carries 560 gallons of water and 40 gallons of foam. Note the unusual location of the headlights.



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The Truckee Meadows Fire District in Nevada also operated a Ford C with 4x4 drive. Engine 21 was built in 1975 with bodywork from Clark Fire Apparatus. It had a 750 gpm-pump and a 850 gallon-tank.



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Truck 1 in Mesa/AZ once operated this beauty. It was a 1962 Ford CT-1100 with open cab, Van Pelt bodywork and 85' Hi-Ranger boom.



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Not a beauty, but sure a workhorse in its days was this 1969 Ford C 750 with locally built bodywork, in service in Susan River/CA. It had a 750 gpm-pump and a 750 gwt.



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Rescue 11 in American Canyon/CA operated this 1982 Ford C-8000 with bodywork from Beck. It has a 1000 gpm-pump and a 500 gallon-tank.



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The San Francisco International Airport FD once operated this unique combination. It is a 1973 Ford C tractor pulling the "Phoenix II" rescue-boat.



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Water Tender 62 in Rancho Santa Fe/CA was this little tanker. It is a 1984 Ford C-8000 with bodywork from La Mesa. 350 gpm/2000 water



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The Kings Co FD/CA had this interesting water-tender. It is a 1978 Ford C-8000 with a trailer modified by members of the FD. It has a 500 gpm rear-pump and a 1500 gallon-tank.



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The Cole-Collister FD in Idaho operated this water-tender. It is a 1976 Ford CT-900 with bodywork from Beall. The 1000 gpm-pump was powered by a separate Chrysler V8-engine. The tank has 2000 gallons.



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Quote:Celoron, NY had this Ford C snorkel unit. The info on the slide also states "Mayville, NY' and capacities of 1000/400/55'. Can anyone clarify?



EP-321, Celoron Hose Company #1, Celoron, NY

1976 Ford C-8000/Pierce

1250/200/55' Snorkel



Still in service!
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