Los Angeles Fire Dept

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[quote name='Dave McClung' timestamp='1303947357' post='437132']

How is the box attached so that it doesn't move around while in motion?

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There are some cross members that bolt to the hosebed and that box is secured to them.

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[quote name='Monrovia1' timestamp='1303951661' post='437133']

Huh?. There was no rapelling involved Jack. The graffiti was at the very top of the rock.

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http://tedsoqui.blogspot.com/2011/04/gra...-rock.html

[Monrovia1]

Engine 27 in there new KME. No word yet on who else is getting one. The first of the dodge ra's are starting to hit the streets.

[Guest]

A quick note on the Tank Wagons:



The first two TW's showed up in 1941. They were on Mack chassis, 150 gpm with 600 gal.



During 1942 and '45, four more were added to the roster. Between 1949 and 1951, Mack made five units with 300 gpm pumps and 700 gal. of water.



1953/54, two Kenworth TW's 300/700 were added.



Initially called a Tanker, was a 1951 Kenworth, with 2-300 gpm pumps and 2,500 gal.



In 1953 a series of rigs with a 150 gpm pump and 400 gal tank hit the streets as Booster Tanks (BT). They were added to various engine companies that ran with only one-piece.



1962063 Nine (9) TW's, 300/600 went into service throughout the City.



Between 1962 and '65, 14 TW's with either a 150 or 300 gpm pump and 400 gal. went into service.





Side note: When the 50' Snorkel's and two Squrts were added, they were designated Wagon's(W). Only the two 85 Snorkel's were designated Sn, 3's and 27's.



If there is interest, will explain the High Pressure Wagon's and other engine company trivia.



John

[Guest]

[quote name='LunaBeachFire' timestamp='1304003386' post='437165']

A quick note on the Tank Wagons:



The first two TW's showed up in 1941. They were on Mack chassis, 150 gpm with 600 gal.



During 1942 and '45, four more were added to the roster. Between 1949 and 1951, Mack made five units with 300 gpm pumps and 700 gal. of water.



1953/54, two Kenworth TW's 300/700 were added.



Initially called a Tanker, was a 1951 Kenworth, with 2-300 gpm pumps and 2,500 gal.



In 1953 a series of rigs with a 150 gpm pump and 400 gal tank hit the streets as Booster Tanks (BT). They were added to various engine companies that ran with only one-piece.



1962063 Nine (9) TW's, 300/600 went into service throughout the City.



Between 1962 and '65, 14 TW's with either a 150 or 300 gpm pump and 400 gal. went into service.





Side note: When the 50' Snorkel's and two Squrts were added, they were designated Wagon's(W). Only the two 85 Snorkel's were designated Sn, 3's and 27's.



If there is interest, will explain the High Pressure Wagon's and other engine company trivia.



John

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Always interest

[Marc]

Great pics, but does anyone have any vintage LAFD apparatus pics from the '70's or '80's?

[Guest]

This Tank Wagon is a tad before the seventies and eighties, however, they were used into the eighties. Terrific rigs for the grass fire prone area's of LA such as Mount Washington.



John

[Guest]

Closeup of the pump panel and transverse hose load. This arrangement was the same on the right side for ease of operation.



Two beds of 350' of 1" and one of 1 1/2" The main bed carried a split load of 2 1/2" and two more beds of 1" hose.



John

[Guest]

Looks like a nice practical piece of equipment, no wonder they don't use them anymore. Thanks for the pic.

[Guest]

Last of the 400 gallon TW images.



Oops--the rear load had 1 1/2" as well as 1" and the split load of 2 1/2"



I realize the topic states only current apparatus...however...any thought's???



John

[Guest]

Sorry to confuse here--Fire Patrol meant just that. On high hazard days, the crew of two would patrol the district. Plus these type of rigs were assigned the brash/grass are's of the City.



Due to the larger Tank Wagons, it was decided to re-designate the smaller rigs as Booster Tank.s (BT).



John

[Monrovia1]

[quote name='LunaBeachFire' timestamp='1304025618' post='437204']

Last of the 400 gallon TW images.



Oops--the rear load had 1 1/2" as well as 1" and the split load of 2 1/2"



I realize the topic states only current apparatus...however...any thought's???



John

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Feel free to add vintage apparatus as well.

[Monrovia1]

LAFD Crown.

[Monrovia1]

Vintage Seagrave chemical wagon.

[Guest]

Isn't that a great looking Seagrave?



Sadly it is not an accurate replica. The great handiwork was done at the FD Shops and meant to be a decorative parade piece.



Sure, will add some vintage rigs.



John

[Monrovia1]

Ex LAFD Ward.

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LAFD Truck 11



20xx ALF 100' TDA



   

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LAFD Engine 211



20xx Seagrave



The other half of Light Force 11, backing into quarters



   

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LAFD Rescue 10, leaving quarters on a run



   

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Light Force 14, 2nd due on a residential structure fire in 10's district



Sorry about the mirror - 10's is on a busy street and I couldn't get out quick enough.