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10-26-2011, 11:05 AM #161Forum Member
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10-26-2011, 12:35 PM #162Forum Member
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Ours is a 1988 GMC TopKick EEI Pumper tanker. It is still our second out tanker and third pumper. We are fixing to replace a 1972 American Lafrance AeroChief with a new Ladder truck. But it won't pass aerial testing so I'm not listing it.
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10-29-2011, 10:54 PM #163Forum Member
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Correction on my earlier ALF post, Engine 21 is a 900 Series ALF from 1968, not a Pioneer.
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10-29-2011, 11:10 PM #164Forum Member
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We had three of those old GMC's at Cohutta where I first volunteered back in 1995-1997. One was an enigne and the other two were tankers, all three were '60s GMC Loadstar chassis with ALF bodies and pumps.
Originally Posted by FIRE117
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11-03-2011, 09:55 AM #165Forum Member
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1968 Chevy with a 100gpm irrigation pump, and a hole in the gas tank
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11-03-2011, 03:27 PM #166Forum Member
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His name is Wyatt... He's a 1939 model...
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11-03-2011, 09:53 PM #167Forum Member
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Just a note: Are you sure it was a GMC Loadstar? Originally Posted by firefightinirish217
Internationals had Loadstar chassis. GMC did not. Maybe the GMC chassis were C60's?
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11-03-2011, 10:42 PM #168Forum Member
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Haha, I'm an idiot, yes they were Internationals. Thank you for the correction, can't believe I forgot those things were Internationals. Those were the first apparatus I was exposed to as a firefighter. I even remember how those old gas engines smelled when they'd crank them up. I wish I could dig up some pictures of them. They were twin tankers that Cohutta had bought off of the Whitfield County VFD long before I joined up in the '90s. Originally Posted by FIRE117
On a side note, the engine below is one that Cohutta bought from Whitfield County, Engine 3 on the right. Is the same model of apparatus that was my very first exposure to a fire department while in elementary school. I remember they would come by and demo stop, drop, and roll, they even had a dalmation we could pet. They would end the day by handing out plastic helmets, badge stickers, education material to take home to mom and dad, and Little Debbie oatmeal cream pies. That is when I first decided it was the firefighter's life for me. For now I'm on a detour in the military, but hopefully back in the firehouse after June, 2012.
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11-08-2011, 09:34 PM #169Forum Member
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our oldest
Our oldest machine is a 1979 American LaFrance 1250 gpm pumper. Still runs, pumps and looks great. It makes a fine parade truck, but can still pump to specs.
Last edited by chief4102; 11-08-2011 at 09:36 PM. Reason: correct year of manufacture
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11-09-2011, 02:51 PM #170Forum Member
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Why all the "hate" for the pioneer ?
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01-05-2012, 10:16 PM #171Forum Member
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1965 Chevy Seagrave. 750gpm/500gal tank. still in service and runs with our 88 spartan. we also have a 1950 mack that is out of service
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01-06-2012, 11:09 PM #17255 Years & Still Rolling
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Well..............
Originally Posted by slackjawedyokel
Because they were the Second Ugliest Fire Apparatus ever built??..........
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01-07-2012, 10:07 AM #173Forum Member
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Our oldest (of 3) is the tanker - chassis is a 1998 Freightliner FL80, body by Metalfab with a 425 Hale PTO pump and a 1500 IG tank. Seats 2. Chassis was bought in 2004 and the body built then.
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01-07-2012, 03:03 PM #174Forum Member
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We are gonna have to disagree about 2nd ugliest - heres my vote for #1 Originally Posted by hwoods
Because they were the Second Ugliest Fire Apparatus ever built??..........
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No disrespect to the Brothers at Grapeville FD, but DAMN!!!!!!! Originally Posted by slackjawedyokel
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01-07-2012, 10:00 PM #176Back In Black
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That is awesome! Originally Posted by slackjawedyokel
Gotta admit, thought I've seen them all... never saw that kind before.I am now a past chief and the views, opinions, and comments are mine and mine alone. I do not speak for any department or in any official capacity. Although, they would be smart to listen to me.
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01-09-2012, 10:49 PM #177Forum Member
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check out how the doors swing - suicide type.
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01-10-2012, 09:47 AM #178Forum Member
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A 1983 slope-sided Braun ambulance... Not sure why they did away with the slope sided design.. It's been one of the most reliable units in the fleet!
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01-10-2012, 03:10 PM #179MembersZone Subscriber
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Not totally on topic, but I just ran across this picture whilst searching for others in the "picture drawer."
I was only peripherally involved with them, but the contractor operated FD on the Pacific Island I was on in 71-72 was all but a collection of antiques. I'd almost bet all of them are still on the island 40 years later. Doubtful they're running, though.
Three O11B's, a 530B, and a commercial chassis of unknown heritage (corrections accepted). The pickup had an Ansul "Twin Agent" skid unit.
Oh, and that's the fire station in the background...Opinions my own. Standard disclaimers apply.
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06-10-2012, 08:17 AM #180Forum Member
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Heck our newest truck is a 1988 International dump truck converted to a quick attack. Then a 1987 Ford pumper tanker, and finally a 1952 Dodge M37 brush truck.
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