The Wake County Fire Commission met on Thursday, March 15. Apologies for not posting this agenda information in advance. Among the items discussed were “two for one” apparatus replacements for four departments. See below for meeting highlights. View agenda packet. Agenda Meeting Called to Order: Chairman Billy Myrick Invocation Pledge of allegiance Roll of Members …
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Found for sale on eBay. Vintage trade advertisement of a 1924 White/Childs triple-combination, that served Laurinburg Fire Department. Click to slightly enlarge:
How many colleges around the Carolinas (or farther) have their own fire engines? One of our readers recently spotted this one (thanks Greg!), a College of Charleston (SC) mini-pumper. Their fleet also includes an ambulance. Pictures are from the school’s Department of Public Safety Facebook page. Here’s a description of their Fire & EMS branch: The …
The Winter 2018 issue of the Raleigh Fire Department newsletter has been published to www.raleighfirenews.org. Yes, you might be a nerd, if you have a separate domain for news of your favorite FD. Old-school, old-style reporting. Eight pages about facilities, incidents, apparatus, personnel, et al. And in our eleventh year! Contents of the new issue: New Fire Station 12 …
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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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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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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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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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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 …
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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