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Virginia apparatus - miscellaneous
(This is my first attempt at posting an actual pic, please excuse "rookie" errors!) This unit replaces an engine that was wrecked in October 2007.





Goochland Co, VA

Courthouse VFD Engine 51

2008 Pierce Velocity

1500/750/30A CAFS

Pierce Job #20681











   
Paul Edwards

Contributor - Fire & EMS Virginia Magazine

Dispatcher - Virginia Fire Net (VFN102)
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Hmm.....the image is a bit "smeared" looking, I must have done something wrong. The original file is much clearer. FYI, temporarily using the free software program called "Artweaver 0.5" until I get Photoshop.
Paul Edwards

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For a first attempt, it's just fine. A bit more even cropping front and rear, perhaps. Image looks clear on my 'puter. Too bad you picked an ugly Velocity!
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mine show the same way when I reduce them, they're crystal clear unreduced!
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This looks like it may be a little better....hope you guys don't mind my OJT.



Goochland Co, VA

Courthouse VFD Engine 51

2008 Pierce Velocity

1500/750/30A CAFS

Pierce Job #20681





   
Paul Edwards

Contributor - Fire & EMS Virginia Magazine

Dispatcher - Virginia Fire Net (VFN102)
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[quote name='VFN102' post='257950' date='Oct 31 2008, 23:02 ']This looks like it may be a little better....hope you guys don't mind my OJT.



Goochland Co, VA

Courthouse VFD Engine 51

2008 Pierce Velocity

1500/750/30A CAFS

Pierce Job #20681





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102 - Great Photo!!!



If you resize too much, sometimes the final image gets fuzzy!



I’ve seen this photo somewhere else. Maybe someone sent it to me and it was real clear!



Thanks for posting it and post more. Now that you have got the first one up.
John Hinant
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau

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The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782







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From a recent trip with firemag:



King George Co, VA

Fairview Beach VFD Engine 32

1981 Seagrave PB

1250/750 Job # K73977

ex-White Oak VFD (Stafford Co, VA) Wagon 7







   
Paul Edwards

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I posted one of these over in the Fire Scenes thread, but Prince George County Rescue 260 needs to be here!


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Engine 1 to all units, we've got a glow in the sky!



If God's not a Hokie, Then why do the leaves turn Maroon and Orange in the Fall?



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The pump compartment. The rig has a preconnected bumper line.



The Electrical panel and light tower controls are also located in this compartment


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Engine 1 to all units, we've got a glow in the sky!



If God's not a Hokie, Then why do the leaves turn Maroon and Orange in the Fall?



My [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotowun/"]Flickr Account[/url]
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...And the air bottle fill station.


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Engine 1 to all units, we've got a glow in the sky!



If God's not a Hokie, Then why do the leaves turn Maroon and Orange in the Fall?



My [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotowun/"]Flickr Account[/url]
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York Co, VA

Engine 2

2008 Pierce Quantum

1500/500/40/55" Skyboom

   
Paul Edwards

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York Co, VA

"temporary" Ladder 1

1989 E\-One Hurricane 110' RM

   

*Note: this is actually the FORMER Ladder 1 that went to Ladder 3 upon delivery of a 2003 Pierce Dash 85' Tower Ladder. When the current Ladder 3 was delivered, this rig went into reserve. It was resurrected after the Pierce was wrecked and returned to Appleton. The Pierce is reportedly due back this month. Credit to Jerry (firemag) for the updated info.
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The Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority operates the Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. I posted most of their apparatus on this thread already.



This past November, a new runway opened up, and in addition, the Dulles Airport opened its third fire and rescue station near the new runway. It is known as Fire Station 304.



I posted on this thread the new 2008 Oshkosh Striker known as Foam 352. This will run from the new Station 304. In addition, Foam 358, a 2001 Oshkosh T-1300 will also operate from the new station. Future plans call for an engine, tower, and medic unit at the station. Foam 356, a 1989 Oshkosh, is for sale.



Also new at Dulles is Foam 302, a 2008 Oshkosh 6x6 Striker 3000 with a 1950/3000/420. Similar to Foam 352, the newest crash truck has a 55' Snozzle.



Here is the new crash truck.





Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA


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Mike Sanders

Winchester, VA
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Here are the two newer Oshkosh Striker's together at Dulles...





Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA


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Mike Sanders

Winchester, VA
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Finally, this gives you a better view of the new Fire Station 304 - I was very impressed with the facility.



The only other apparatus news at Dulles is a new twin agent unit built on a pick up truck chassis with a skid mount. I was not able to see or photograph that today as it is not in service and was at the airport shops.





Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA


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Mike Sanders

Winchester, VA
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[quote name='mnsand' post='264375' date='Dec 5 2008, 15:40 ']Finally, this gives you a better view of the new Fire Station 304 - I was very impressed with the facility.



The only other apparatus news at Dulles is a new twin agent unit built on a pick up truck chassis with a skid mount. I was not able to see or photograph that today as it is not in service and was at the airport shops.





Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA[/quote]





Mike,



Great shots as always. Did they say anything about what station will be getting the Arrow XT pumper to arrive early next spring?

I will post this in the AFD thread but I have heard that Alexandria has a Tr/Tr on order from Pierce.
Dave McClung

Arden Hills, Minnesota but....

my heart is also back in Northern VA, especially Alexandria.

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[quote name='Dave McClung' post='264762' date='Dec 6 2008, 18:42 ']Mike,



Great shots as always. Did they say anything about what station will be getting the Arrow XT pumper to arrive early next spring?

I will post this in the AFD thread but I have heard that Alexandria has a Tr/Tr on order from Pierce.[/quote]





Dave,



Not sure which station will be getting the new Pierce. The main crash station has the newer of the two Pierce's, so it may be Rescue Engine 324 (Pierce Quantum) that is replaced.



Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA
Mike Sanders

Winchester, VA
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[quote name='mnsand' date='Dec 5 2008, 16:37 ' post='264373']

The Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority operates the Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. I posted most of their apparatus on this thread already.



This past November, a new runway opened up, and in addition, the Dulles Airport opened its third fire and rescue station near the new runway. It is known as Fire Station 304.



I posted on this thread the new 2008 Oshkosh Striker known as Foam 352. This will run from the new Station 304. In addition, Foam 358, a 2001 Oshkosh T-1300 will also operate from the new station. Future plans call for an engine, tower, and medic unit at the station. Foam 356, a 1989 Oshkosh, is for sale.



Also new at Dulles is Foam 302, a 2008 Oshkosh 6x6 Striker 3000 with a 1950/3000/420. Similar to Foam 352, the newest crash truck has a 55' Snozzle.



Here is the new crash truck.





Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA







A clarification on the new Foam 302 - it has a 50' Snozzle (not 55'). I also learned that is has rear wheel steering, side and back cameras, and 4 undertruck nozzles.





Mike Sanders

Ashburn, VA
Mike Sanders

Winchester, VA
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York County, VA

Engine 1

2003 Pierce Quantum

1500/750/50

Pierce Job # 14601-01



   
Paul Edwards

Contributor - Fire & EMS Virginia Magazine

Dispatcher - Virginia Fire Net (VFN102)
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York County, VA

Squad 4

2000 Chevrolet/Grumman





   
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