Syracuse, New York

[John Kenealy]

I was on the "Ladder 13 Tour, 2014", for most of the day. I wanted to say that the SFD hospitality even extended in to the following weekend, as I returned to Syracuse to hit the stations that I missed.  I can't always say that, as a solo photographer sometimes doesn't get the same treatment as a group does. But Saturday, at the two stations I visited, I was treated to the same wonderful reception as our group got the week before. That is testament to the fine department that Syracuse has.  

 

And thanks to Ken for all of his hard work in setting up the tour.

[derry86]

Great set of pictures, of a great department. Always had great respect for the SFD. 

 

Chief,  what are the hose loads on your pumps? 

[fyreline]

Syracuse engines are all 2000gpm Hale pumps, and all carry four crosslays, two 200 ft. & two 300 ft., plus a 150 ft. preconnect in the front bumper hose well. Supply line is a split 1500 ft. (750 each side) of 4" with Storz couplings. An additional 300 ft.lay of 2" line off the back is preconnected to a Blitzfire nozzle. The three SFD engines without 50' telescoping booms all have 1500gpm TFT deck guns. We are fortunate to have an excellent water supply system in Syracuse - over 6000 hydrants, the average is about 80 lbs., so we can supply "big water" as necessary.

[Guest]

In anticipation of the upcoming SPAAMFAA convention this coming weekend in Syracuse, I would like to showcase the SFD from 23 years ago.  I am organizing another Ladder 13 photo tour on the Saturday afternoon for anyone who wishes to tag along!

 

In 1992 I photographed the entire Syracuse Fire Department for the first time.  I just finished scanning these in with a new scanner, may have to redo them a little crisper, but here goes.

 

The Rescue Company ran 4 pieces back then, Rescue 1 was this absolutely awesome 1986 International Paystar 5000/Saulsbury heavy rescue, one of my all time favourite rescues!  Unfortunately, it was wrecked in a rollover accident.

[Guest]

Rescue 2 was a 1988 Ford/Braun

[Guest]

Rescue 3 was this 1981 International Paystar 5000/Saulsbury, that ran as the spare rescue, and was formerly Rescue 1.  Dreaded indoor shot, but in those days, I wasn't too picky!!

[Guest]

The Rescue Aerial was this 1986 E\-One 135 foot ladder, that is still going strong on the SFD today.  Apologize for the poor quality of this photo.

[Guest]

Will have some more from 1992 later.

[Guest]

Squad 1 ran this 1987 E\-One 2000/500/55 foot.

[Guest]

Squad 2 was this 1985 Chevrolet

[Guest]

Mini 2 was this 1985 GMC/Saulsbury 250/500

[Guest]

Engine 2 ran a 1987 Spartan/Saulsbury 2000/500/55 foot LTI boom

[Guest]

Truck 2 was this 1987 Sutphen 1000/0/100 foot

[Guest]

Spare Engine 5 was kept at station 2 and was a 1975 Hendrickson/Pierce 1500/500/50 foot

[Guest]

Spare Mini 2 was this 1984 GMC/3D 250/500

[Guest]

Last for tonight is the water rescue.  I have no other info on it. other than it was parked at station 2.

[drfeelgood]

Rescue 3 was this 1981 International Paystar 5000/Saulsbury, that ran as the spare rescue, and was formerly Rescue 1.  Dreaded indoor shot, but in those days, I wasn't too picky!!

About 8 years ago I saw this rig at a scrap yard outside of Scranton Pa. while visiting the wife's realatives. They guy at the scrap yard wasn't intrested in letting me in to get a closer look at it.

[theunknowncomic]

Rescue 3 was this 1981 International Paystar 5000/Saulsbury, that ran as the spare rescue, and was formerly Rescue 1.  Dreaded indoor shot, but in those days, I wasn't too picky!!

sent to boots and hanks towing in scranton,pa it has been cut up for scrap

 

About 8 years ago I saw this rig at a scrap yard outside of Scranton Pa. while visiting the wife's realatives. They guy at the scrap yard wasn't intrested in letting me in to get a closer look at it.

[theunknowncomic]

also x-SE-8 was also sent to boots and hanks

[Guest]

Mini 3  was this 1989 International/Saulsbury 250/500