DCFD Photos, old or new

[dcfireman]

   

Now you have me reminiscing. The last unit with a rubber boat on top (prior to the three TAC Units in 2000) was the original HazMat, organized as a combination unit with Rescue Squad 3 in 1984. Photo is shop serial S-604, a 1966 Ford N850/Bruco , xRS-2, xRS-4, xReserve. It stayed around until 1988.

[Engine2524]

That is a pretty neat looking ride. It probably saw a great deal of work during it's DCFD career. Thanks for sharing these great pictures with us, chief!

[dcfireman]

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[quote name='Engine 2524' post='135356' date='Jul 31 2007, 01:05 ']That is a pretty neat looking ride. It probably saw a great deal of work during it's DCFD career. Thanks for sharing these great pictures with us, chief![/quote]Thanks for the kind words, Engine 2524. Let's continue where we left off with the trucks and come into modern times...



The eight rearmounts and the two LTI tillers (S-374 through S-383) bought in the decade 1983 to1993 had a cabinet arrangement that dictated that all ladders come from the rear trays. These photographs shows one problem in the tight streets of DC when a driver gets too close to the rear ladder trays of a parked truck and renders the ground ladders useless. It does not happen often. When it does occur, it is, uh, memorable. The DCFD reverted to the former arrangement in 1994.

[dcfireman]

   

In 1994, the department took delivery on its first Seagrave tractor drawn aerial since 1966 and returned to ladders on the sides of the trailer as well as in the trays. Shop serial S-384 (Seagrave #76295) went in service with Truck Co. 16 in October of that year. Wrecked in 1996, it was rebuilt and is in service today as a reserve. Photo taken on the fireground, 4800 block of Kansas Ave NW, January 2007

[dcfireman]

   

Two more Seagrave ladders came in March 1996. Shop serial S-385 (’95 Seagrave #76306) went to Truck Co. 9.

July 2004 photo, 1500 block of 3rd St. NW

[dcfireman]

   

S-385 (xT-9) now reserve piece, seen in service with Truck Co. 3 in July 2007. Photo in front of quarters, 1013 18th St. NW.

[dcfireman]

   

The other Seagrave truck delivered in March 1996, shop serial S-386 (1995 Seagrave #76305) went to Truck Co. 14. April 2002 photo, Box Alarm 36th St. and Woodley Rd. NW.

[dcfireman]

   

T-14; Reverse angle from above.

[dcfireman]

   

Today S-386 is the truck apparatus assigned to the Training Academy. February 2007 photo

[dcfireman]

   

Another pair of Seagrave trucks that came in 1997 went to Trucks 17 and 6, and were the last to be painted in the stars and bars livery. Truck Co. 17 received shop serial S-387 (Seagrave #76313). March 2001 photo, 53rd and Drake Pl. SE.

[dcfireman]

   

Two of the five “stars and bars” Seagraves were repainted. Truck 17 shows off its new paint job in the 5200 block of Foote St. NE, January 2002.

[dcfireman]

   

Last pic for today

Truck 6, S-388 (Seagrave #76314), was delivered white in 1997. It was repainted, but in this July 2001 photo still maintains the original white wheels.

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[quote name='dcfireman' post='136388' date='Aug 3 2007, 09:13 ']Two of the five “stars and bars” Seagraves were repainted. Truck 17 shows off its new paint job in the 5200 block of Foote St. NE, January 2002.[/quote]

Chief, you forgot to mention the snappy paint job they did on this beast. The white stripe on T17 was not removed for painting and replaced later, it was in fact masked off and they painted around it! That's why the stripe is recessed in the red paint... <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tisktisk.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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[quote name='Lime Guy' post='135322' date='Jul 30 2007, 23:57 ']How about some new



Don't know if this is a BC nit or an EMS Supv as it was not makred but it is new and a change from the DCFD paint scheme for their BC units[/quote]



I believe that's the new EMS 4 5 buggy.

[dcfireman]

   

[quote name='ubu' post='137431' date='Aug 6 2007, 16:47 ']I believe that's the new EMS 4 5 buggy.[/quote]

That is correct. I believe this may have been its very first fire call, July 5: East Beach Dr. NW

[derry86]

Question about DC Hoseloads and hydraulics. Where I work, for the long stretches, we use 2 1/2" and attach 1 3/4 as needed. It sounds like you DC folks have a system down with this long line.



Question is: Why not use a 2 1/2 leader on it to reduce friction loss? Is it because 2 1/2 can be a pain to move?



I hope this comes across right, I am just trying to understand/learn.



Thanks!!



Rob

[tcosgrovejones]

[quote name='derry86' post='137485' date='Aug 6 2007, 19:50 ']Question about DC Hoseloads and hydraulics. Where I work, for the long stretches, we use 2 1/2" and attach 1 3/4 as needed. It sounds like you DC folks have a system down with this long line.



Question is: Why not use a 2 1/2 leader on it to reduce friction loss? Is it because 2 1/2 can be a pain to move?



I hope this comes across right, I am just trying to understand/learn.



Thanks!!



Rob[/quote]



Rob

Our 21/2's are made up as attack lines. Some companies have made up a leader line for their respective Local Alarm Districts. As for the long lines yes We got it down . Ya know If it ain't broke don't fix it. Thats why we still use 11/2 and 3" supply lines. You came accross right . It's just a DC Thing.

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Air 3

1993 Chevy C30 Step-Van

x-Air Unit 2

[Guest]

Medic 26 (I think thats blue?)

2002 Ford E450/Wheeled Coach

x-A26

[Guest]

Here is another shot of Truck 385.