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islandfire03

02-08-2009, 07:35 PM

Congrats Scott: It's about time they got it out of Mass.
We won't be able to wipe the sh*t eatin grin off your face for months now!

Hope your puc serves you well. Might have to take a trip over to see it next time I'm on that side of the county.

TruckGuy

02-08-2009, 07:39 PM

Congrats! Please post some pictures when you get a chance. Was the truck finished ealier than the due date you were given?

DeathValleyCap

02-08-2009, 09:24 PM

congrats. I would love to know how the PUC holds up after a handful of FF use one on a regular basis.....and some pic's would always be nice. We have the pre-build conf Mon on our new rescue-engine.

ScottAvery

02-08-2009, 10:22 PM

Truck guy it was about two weeks behind but that was for some updates that we made. We also had Minuteman do some extras for us. We have a carnival in the summer as we even own our own merry go round and ferris wheel. we take the profits from that and do things for the dept so that the taxpayers dont have to foot the bill, We had it lettered at the dealer in Mass as well as some equipment mounted there as well. they mounted the radio as well as the fire com. Island you are right. this has been a long project and to see the final product in our house will be nice and I will have a big smile. I will post some pics, tomorrow nite,

FWDbuff

02-08-2009, 10:26 PM

It's like knowing your wife is in labor!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :D

ScottAvery

02-08-2009, 10:27 PM

Good point Buff!

FIREMECH1

02-09-2009, 02:27 AM

Congrats on the PUC. I for one, would like to see some pics of it too.

FM1

Rescue101

02-09-2009, 10:18 AM

OK,the stumbling block is out of the the way so you can start focusing on IMPORTANT stuff(if you can stay out of Raymond)like the Roadhouse.Focus,Spank,Focus! T.C.:p

ScottAvery

02-09-2009, 12:05 PM

OK,the stumbling block is out of the the way so you can start focusing on IMPORTANT stuff(if you can stay out of Raymond)like the Roadhouse.Focus,Spank,Focus! T.C.:p I am really starting to find my way around Raymond pretty well!. I will call you this week and we will set up a trip to the Roadhouse. Johnny left Foxboro at 11:30 And says he headed up the interstate.

islandfire03

02-09-2009, 02:42 PM

I am really starting to find my way around Raymond pretty well!. I will call you this week and we will set up a trip to the Roadhouse. Johnny left Foxboro at 11:30 And says he headed up the interstate.

As long as he can get through the customs and immigration folks at the border! :-}

ScottAvery

02-11-2009, 03:09 PM

There are a few pictures on the front page of our web site www.cascofire.org. I will post more this weekend.

FD1976

02-11-2009, 04:14 PM

Nice rig. Hose bed is too high for my taste, but everything else looks good. How big a watrer tank?

Good luck!

ScottAvery

02-11-2009, 04:49 PM

Packed hose on it last night not as bad as it looks, especially when the rear door is also a step. It holds 1000 gals.Thanks we are glad its here.

FWDbuff

02-11-2009, 10:39 PM

Nice looking piece, but those mirrors gotta go!

1OLDTIMER

02-12-2009, 08:06 AM

Nice looking piece, but those mirrors gotta go!

I agree, but those are not mirrors Buff...they are; "blindspot creating, new style, super-secret, satellite freq. [radio] antennas."

:D :D :D

Rescue101

02-12-2009, 08:14 AM

Funny,I thought the damn things were bugeyes,hehe T.C.

islandfire03

02-12-2009, 08:50 AM

Dumbo Come home!!
They'll keep the rookie busy shining them up. I hope they're easy to replace . all the low hanging branches are gonna be tough on them.

ScottAvery

02-12-2009, 09:26 AM

Actually I wish all our trucks had them. after seeing the difference. I like them. It is not going to be any different than branches whacking a west coast.

ScottAvery

02-12-2009, 09:27 AM

I agree, but those are not mirrors Buff...they are; "blindspot creating, new style, super-secret, satellite freq. [radio] antennas."

:D :D :D
Dont knock em till you try em.

ScottAvery

02-12-2009, 09:39 AM

Hey TC when we decide on a nite at the roadhouse think we can get Island to join us. Maybe we can get the boys up on the coast to drive down as well!

RFDACM02

02-12-2009, 10:05 AM

Very nice! :) While I'm not a big fan of these mirrors "look" but we can never seem to keep our West Coast mirrors tight enough to not vibrate, so I'd take function over form any day.

Rescue101

02-12-2009, 10:21 AM

With Island we got a chance.Adam's warden seldom lets him out of the village,and probably NEVER to hook up with this band of rag tag motley pirates. I couldn't even get him out to check out E-1 while they were in the planning stages on his.I think his wife keeps him on a VERY tight leash. I don't know Adam's wife but somehow I think I'd like her,hehe T.C.

ScottAvery

02-12-2009, 11:49 AM

My wife is more than happy to get rid of me anytime she gets a chance!!

FWDbuff

02-12-2009, 11:52 AM

Actually I wish all our trucks had them. after seeing the difference. I like them. It is not going to be any different than branches whacking a west coast.

Isnt the image in the mirror distorted by the curvature of the windshield glass? And how am I supposed to check my hair if I see a hot chick?

ScottAvery

02-12-2009, 12:07 PM

The windshield does not curve very much on the velocity at all, so There is not any noticeable if at all. They have a add on mirror for you Buff that swings down from the sun visor to fix the dew!!

Rescue101

02-12-2009, 12:18 PM

Check WHAT hair? hehe T.C.

islandfire03

02-12-2009, 01:45 PM

FWDbuff

02-12-2009, 01:49 PM

The windshield does not curve very much on the velocity at all, so There is not any noticeable if at all. They have a add on mirror for you Buff that swings down from the sun visor to fix the dew!!

I hadda drive an E-Wont once upon a time with the bus-style mirrors....The curve in the windshield distorted images, drove me insane, especially when I had to back into quarters.

TC- I have to make sure the flat top has razor-sharp edges at all times!

1OLDTIMER

02-12-2009, 02:05 PM

Isnt the image in the mirror distorted by the curvature of the windshield glass? And how am I supposed to check my hair if I see a hot chick?

Here are the mirrors I think you were used to Buff...that you could easily "check the hair" you used to have.

:D :D

ScottAvery

02-12-2009, 02:17 PM

Scott : there's a possibility of me making the trip to your side of the County. I'd like to check out your puck in person.

I'm in an ALS refresher course right now and helping teach a EMT-B course in my spare time. Might have to wait a month or two.!!

PS I like the look of the front bumper. That will certainly get the tourists attention on 302. Anytime I would be more than happy to show it off. This truck is going to be housed at our Company 2 station which is right off 302. Thats why the extra chevrons. We also added LED lights on the inside of the doors that flash when open

RFDACM02

02-12-2009, 02:22 PM

I don't know Adam's wife but somehow I think I'd like her,hehe T.C.Hey, hey don't being calling her four lettered words like wife!!!:D She'd tell you I'm married but not to her, more like the job. We sort of have an arrangement, the week days and nights are pretty much mine, but one weekends she's got me. (thank god for the 24/48 schedule).

On a less happy note, our truck's been delayed in MA with a multiplex issue. So we're hoping for early next week. The troops are kinda getting antsy!

FD1976

02-12-2009, 05:18 PM

Packed hose on it last night not as bad as it looks, especially when the rear door is also a step. It holds 1000 gals.Thanks we are glad its here.

Ok, that explains the hosebed height. Thanks

islandfire03

02-12-2009, 11:26 PM

ALL real firetrucks hold at least 1000 gallons of water! :-}
Only wimps rely on hydrants.

FD1976

02-13-2009, 08:47 AM

ALL real firetrucks hold at least 1000 gallons of water! :-}
Only wimps rely on hydrants.

Real fire ENGINES hold 500 gallons. With our low hosebeds we are able to skid the line quicker and extinguish the fire before using a hydrant. Only wimps need 500 more!

1OLDTIMER

02-13-2009, 12:01 PM

ALL real firetrucks hold at least 1000 gallons of water! :-}
Only wimps rely on hydrants.

Obviously you are referring to rural depts. with no hydrants available, right? I don't think the guys [gals] in communities with hydrants, appreciate being referred to as wimps. Many of them have never seen a real, live, honest-to-goodness...tanker, [except in ad photos for vol/rural equipment], where 500 [not 1000] tanks are the norm on their engs.

FWDbuff

02-13-2009, 12:15 PM

ALL real firetrucks hold at least 1000 gallons of water! :-}
Only wimps rely on hydrants.

And only girls need 1000 to put the fire out, we do it with our 500 thanks. Even less if we add shaving cream! :eek: :D :eek: :D

Rescue101

02-13-2009, 06:00 PM

Ya,but in the "city"people find 'em quicker. Around here they can get a little preheating before they get reported.Shaving cream or no,I DOUBT you're going to put out a "preheated"farmhouse with 500.Feel free to drive up and try,hehe T.C.

islandfire03

02-14-2009, 08:16 AM

Obviously you are referring to rural depts. with no hydrants available, right? I don't think the guys [gals] in communities with hydrants, appreciate being referred to as wimps. Many of them have never seen a real, live, honest-to-goodness...tanker, [except in ad photos for vol/rural equipment], where 500 [not 1000] tanks are the norm on their engs.

When the nearest hydrant is 15 miles away , You had better bring all you need with you. Don't walk into a gunfight armed with a knife!

Besides I knew it would wind buff up.
We always get a good laugh when a city truck gets tasked with setting up a draft and water shuttle with a rural hitch.

Rescue101

02-14-2009, 10:27 AM

Adam,Excusey,pardono! You gonna join us for Steaks? Could be a good time. Matter of fact I've never had a bad night out with the Spankmeister,he's a riot.Add Cartman into the mix and you've got a party. T.C.

ScottAvery

02-15-2009, 04:27 PM

Hey TC I got a coupon fo a free kids meal if we can get buff up from ole PA

Firalrm

02-15-2009, 04:47 PM

I'll pay for the kids meal if I can go!

chiefengineer11

02-15-2009, 05:26 PM

Hey TC I got a coupon fo a free kids meal if we can get buff up from ole PA

For that, he'd bring the grandsons!

Rescue101

02-15-2009, 06:02 PM

If I can't get him to Harrisburg,what do you think of the chances of getting him to MAINE? Mebbe we can use those tickets in Pa. T.c.

FWDbuff

02-15-2009, 11:26 PM

If I can't get him to Harrisburg,what do you think of the chances of getting him to MAINE? Mebbe we can use those tickets in Pa. T.c.

I use my personal days from work wisely- important things like:

-June 19, in preparation for the Antique Truck Club of America's annual Truck Show in Macungie, Pa. over 500 antique trucks (heavy stuff, not pickups mind you) where the F.W.D. has always been the ONLY F.W.D. there for as long as I have been attending. I take the Friday off, run the truck through the truck wash, then wax and polish her up real nice, then drive her to Macungie and get a good spot! You guys need to come to Macungie if you have never been...You can even get a tour of the Mack Macungie Assembly Plant......Then we have:

-July 10, in preparation for the Pennsylvania Pump Primers annual Muster held on the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pa- Almost one hundred antiques shooting water at the fish........And another fifty or so on static display.....

-Then "She who must be obeyed" gets me for a week for the family vacation in the Outer Banks of NC......

Screw Harrisburg....New trucks all look the same. Besides the damn blue lights blind you so bad you cant see a damn thing. I save my days off for the old trucks. They have heart and soul that these damn fangled new things don't have. :eek:

FWDbuff

02-15-2009, 11:28 PM

For that, he'd bring the grandsons!

They dont like lobster

Rescue101

02-16-2009, 08:06 AM

So I guess Maine is out,Eh? T.C.

FWDbuff

02-16-2009, 08:22 AM

So I guess Maine is out,Eh? T.C.

Are you near the beach and if so, can I bring the family and stay at "La Casa TC?" Little Buffs dont eat lobster but as long as you have chicken nuggets, peanut butter, and pasta, they'll eat.

Rescue101

02-16-2009, 08:56 AM

I'm near THREE beaches(not ocean),if you want salt water,it's a little farther.We'd have to rack ya like torpedos if you stay at La Casa TC. We're nugget and pasta specialists( my munchkins favorite bait outaside of a cheeseburger)so no issues there. A transportation museum in under two hrs travel,and a mountain to hike if you're inclined. T.C.

npfd801

02-16-2009, 06:12 PM

-July 10, in preparation for the Pennsylvania Pump Primers annual Muster held on the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pa- Almost one hundred antiques shooting water at the fish........And another fifty or so on static display.....

Your pop has told me I need to make to this muster at some point if I have any sense. I need to figure out a way to get there. You've just started another project to find a way to get there and make it someone work related.

DeathValleyCap

02-16-2009, 06:44 PM

Is the engine in service yet???? I'm interested to see how the PUC holds up to real world use?

FWDbuff

02-16-2009, 07:32 PM

Your pop has told me I need to make to this muster at some point if I have any sense. I need to figure out a way to get there. You've just started another project to find a way to get there and make it someone work related.

Check out some of the pics that I have posted over on firepics.....If that doesnt convince you, nothing will!!!!!!!!! :eek:

pumper8032

02-16-2009, 08:20 PM

FWDbuff

02-16-2009, 08:40 PM

I wish money grew on tree's, I would love to get to the musters as well, was so close to the Macungie one it wasn't funny, damn scheduling!!! One of these days.

Planning a 2011 return so watch this space....:p

Darren, remember.....fathers day weekend in June for Macungie.....Then go on walkabout of the states, and be back in Harrisburg for the second saturday in July! In fact, the boys from Progress are big participants!

chiefengineer11

02-16-2009, 09:57 PM

Your pop has told me I need to make to this muster at some point if I have any sense. I need to figure out a way to get there. You've just started another project to find a way to get there and make it someone work related.
Joel, this one's worth some vacation or even a long weekend. But there's so much other stuff to do in Penna. that a week or two of vacation is really the best. You couldn't buff the whole state let alone do flatland tourister stuff in that time.

Rescue101

02-17-2009, 08:30 AM

How twoo,how twoo.hehe T.C.

ScottAvery

02-17-2009, 11:58 AM

Is the engine in service yet???? I'm interested to see how the PUC holds up to real world use?
No it is not as of yet. Still mounting equipment and doing some driver training with it as this is the first custom for this station. The Pierce factory rep will be here later this month to do a pump training. Our friends in Freeport will be taking delivery of a PUC on a quantum chassis within a week or so. Going to try to do some of the training together.