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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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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
Last week, the City of Raleigh revealed a new logo design, and to a wide range of reactions. Google for those. Back in the day, a pair of Raleigh rigs sported the city’s earlier logo, the city seal. Those were the 1950 Mack and the 1950 FWD, pictured below. How might a modern truck look …
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The Beaufort Fire Department in Carteret County, my high school stomping grounds, has received a tiller! From Montgomery County, MD Future Hook and Ladder 54, a 1997 Seagrave Marauder (?), 100-foot. Delivered on October 13. Operated by Hillandale VFD in Montgomery County, MD. Former Truck 7-12, then a reserve for HVFD. Donated by local resident, …
Let’s look some uses of the word “service” in the fire service, starting with “Service Company.” That’s a descriptor from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), used in their Fire Suppression Rating Schedule. Service companies operate service trucks (see below) and ISO awards points for specific equipment carried therein. See this page[1] of information. [1] Link …
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The Raleigh Fire Department replaced Battalion 1 last month with a 2018 (?) Ford Police Interceptor, a first for the fire department. Nice push bar! Replaces a 200_ Chevy Tahoe. Photographed by Lee Wilson.