New Wilson Fire Department History Book

Posted by Mike Legeros on 11 March 2018, 8:13 am

New book alert! The [Illustrated] History of Wilson N.C. Fire/Rescue Services 1858-2017. Published late last year. Authors are Odis Daughtridge and Brian Oliver[1]. You can view the entire book on its Mixbook page, through a page-by-page flash interface. The complete text is also displayed. Use your browser’s find feature to search for specific words Contents Acknowledgements Letter from the Chief Illustrated …

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Raleigh’s Old Truck 16 Found… in Wilmington Scrapyard

Posted by Mike Legeros on 10 March 2018, 8:24 am

Recognize this one? That’s Raleigh’s longtime Truck 16, a 1995 Simon-Duplex/LTI aerial platform that the city recently sold as surplus. Was found this week in Wilmington by reader Tim Henshaw. Click to slightly enlarge: Tim Henshaw photos Here’s the rig in its glory days, as photographed by Lee Wilson: Lee Wilson photo Read more rig …

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Vintage Photo of Guilford County Airport Fire Spill Support Unit

Posted by Mike Legeros on 27 February 2018, 7:22 am

Thanks to a reader, who came upon this vintage picture the other week, from the collection of Scott Mattson. Thanks for sharing, Micah! Vintage Guilford County Fire Services support unit. Looks like a 1960s Dodge truck, which had been converted into a lighting and generator unit. It’s pulling a two-axle cargo trailer lettered as “oil spill …

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Close Views of Early Raleigh Fire Engines

Posted by Mike Legeros on 24 February 2018, 8:53 am

Random historical photo(s) from the Raleigh Fire Museum. Visit this photo album to see others. Visit this apparatus register to learn more about these rigs. Fire apparatus at the North Carolina State Capitol, circa early 1920s. Courtesy Raleigh Fire Department. Pictured left to right are: 1912 American LaFrance Type 5 combination chemical and hose truck …

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Raleigh Fire Apparatus For Sale – 1989 Pierce Pumper, 1994 Simon-Duplex/LTI Platform

Posted by Mike Legeros on 27 January 2018, 9:26 am

Two pieces of retired Raleigh Fire Department fire apparatus are for sale via GovDeals. 1989 Pierce Arrow pumper – See listing 1994 Simon-Duplex LTI aerial platform – See listing Both last served the training division. Read their histories here, which lists the platform as a 1995 model. Need to look into that. About the Trucks …

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Custom Wrapped and Custom Caged Crash Truck

Posted by Mike Legeros on 15 January 2018, 10:10 pm

From a reader (thanks Paul!) comes this stunning creation for sale on Craigslist in San Francisco: 1992 Amertek CF4000L ARFF crash truck with custom all-American body wrap decals (with powder-coated wheels), and a custom external roll cage. Whoa, wow, and holy cow! Specs are listed below. $50,000 and its yours. Seller also entertaining trades, for “Hummer H1, …

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Second Striker Delivered at Airport

Posted by Mike Legeros on 3 January 2018, 8:53 am

Whoops, this planned posting didn’t get posted during Christmas week! Raleigh-Durham International Airport has received their second Striker! This 2017 Oshkosh Global Striker 6×6, 1250/3000/420/450# was delivered on Sunday, December 14, 2017. Click to enlarge: Pictures are screen grabs from this nifty short video from RDU, featuring Captain Will Patterson: Specifications include: Oshkosh Global …

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Can You Unscramble the Scramble Scramble?

Posted by Mike Legeros on 1 January 2018, 3:24 pm

The Winston-Salem Fire Department has a new gold leaf design, as reported in this Winston-Salem Journal story. The design is similar to others seen around our state. Recognize these? Join the conversation on Facebook.

Solved! – Mystery Rig – Squad 1

Posted by Mike Legeros on 19 December 2017, 10:06 pm

Morning AfterThis was solved within about twenty minutes on the Facebook side. Ex-Durham FD, former Rescue 1, later renamed Squad 1. Picture from the late 1990s or early 2000s, by Legeros: Night BeforeFrom a reader, this former “Squad 1” was seen in Garner, near the Quarry. Looks like a 1990s International. Someone will surely ID …

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Knightdale’s New Rescue Pumper

Posted by Mike Legeros on 14 December 2017, 8:57 pm

Knightdale’s new 2017 Spartan/Custom Fire rescue pumper, 1250/750/25, is almost ready. These production photos were posted today on the East Coast Fire Apparatus Facebook page. Looking good! New Engine 131 It’s lettered for Engine 131 and should be delivered at the end of month. And includes a Roto-Ray! Here’s the PDF drawings, from the ECFA web …

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