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A couple other random shots:
Independence Hall was under a lot of exterior renovation, which disappointed me, but I got a halfway decent shot of one side (scaffolding and a fake dropcloth with a painted representation were on the other side):


Always good to pre-plan and know the construction of your first due area. Parapet, or bow-string??:

The old cobblestone streets (a PITA might I add lol):



Looking up inside the skirt and into the crack (giggity) of the Liberty Bell:

A poor point, shoot, and hope for the best, shot of the Liberty Bell with Independence Hall in background:

A Philly PD car's insignia:

Thanks for the hints I definitely want to stop at some of these places if we have the time!!
Today's travels took us into PG Co., but we were on a tight schedule. My father wanted to visit and pay respects to his father's grave, (located in PGCO).
On the way back we passed DCFD Eng. Co. #19, the guys were hosing some stuff down, so we stopped to shoot the breeze.
Not the best photo, I know, but it was a quick shot with as little traffic in front as I could get!



I didn't even get the chance to get any info on this engine, as within 2 minutes of getting there, they got an alarm and had to run.


The above engine is due for replacement in the next few weeks, here is a Spy Shot of the NEW DCFD E-19!!

I am currently holed up down here in Ashburn, Virginia for a friend's wedding. On the trip down, we made a short side-tour to the Gettysburg Battlegrounds, Museum, and National Cemetery (a must see for anyone who has any interest in the Civil War. VERY tastefully done there).
While visiting a family friend, we went to Gettysburg College, and came upon the Gettysburg FD. They had their aerial set-up, along with their Fire Police vehicle, Campus Safety, and possibly even the Police (saw someone with a uniform on, not sure who he was with), doing fire safety demonstrations (extinguisher demo/usage instruction), recruiting, and other PR.
Gettysburg FD runs 2 Engines, 1 Rescue, 1 Truck, 1 Fire Police, 1 Utility, and 2 BLS ambulances.
Spent a good deal of time talking with the guys there, VERY nice and informative, thanks!!!
So far this was the only FD I have stopped at/spoken with, I passed by the local volly house, but I had to get somewhere and did not get a chance to stop. Here is a few quick shots of the Gettysburg rig. I have shots from the Gettysburg Battlegrounds and sites, as well as some other stops, but the internet here at the hotel stinks!!!
Gettysburg FD is part of the Adams County Volunteer Emergency Services Association


2008 104' Seagrave Pre-Piped Stick



**MORE PICTURES TO COME**

A couple other random shots:
Independence Hall was under a lot of exterior renovation, which disappointed me, but I got a halfway decent shot of one side (scaffolding and a fake dropcloth with a painted representation were on the other side):


Always good to pre-plan and know the construction of your first due area. Parapet, or bow-string??:

The old cobblestone streets (a PITA might I add lol):



Looking up inside the skirt and into the crack (giggity) of the Liberty Bell:

A poor point, shoot, and hope for the best, shot of the Liberty Bell with Independence Hall in background:

A Philly PD car's insignia:

The next stop on my quest for patches (since L2 did not have any), at the recommendation of the guys at L2 were to try the guys at Engine 11 (which did not have any patches either, so I was a triple strike-out on this trip and really bummed)...



IIRC again, this station houses Engine 11, Medic 21?, and they had an OOS reserve engine in the back of the other bay, but with the poor lighting my shots did not come out.

So, the last stop on my trip, on the way home, was Philadelphia. We decided to check out the Historic District, and were very pleased. We got to tour Independence Hall, see the Liberty Bell, and a couple other historic buildings along the way.
While in the park, I heard a jake brake kick on, and ran to get a picture, but, being as I had a borrowed camera, I had it set on the wrong mode, and missed the best photo opportunity. I did get 2 mediocre shots of Philly FD Rescue 1 passing by:


At the recommendation of a passing tour guide, we went to the first due station to the Historic District, Engine 8 & Ladder 2.
I want to thank the very cordial, friendly and informative guys from the PFD!! I still want some patches though if you ever get them back in!!!!!!!!!!
After talking with one of the firefighters, we found out that Engine 8 was disbanded 5 years ago due to the City cutting companies. They currently run with a Snorkel, but was was out for repairs, and they had a reserve piece in the station (a tiller). Also inside the station was a reserve engine, just being used for storage, not an active piece.
Normally housed at this fire station is Ladder 2, Medic 44B, and Battalion 4 (IIRC):
In-service Reserve Ladder 290






OOS Reserve Engine 302

Thanks for the hints I definitely want to stop at some of these places if we have the time!!
Today's travels took us into PG Co., but we were on a tight schedule. My father wanted to visit and pay respects to his father's grave, (located in PGCO).
On the way back we passed DCFD Eng. Co. #19, the guys were hosing some stuff down, so we stopped to shoot the breeze.
Not the best photo, I know, but it was a quick shot with as little traffic in front as I could get!



I didn't even get the chance to get any info on this engine, as within 2 minutes of getting there, they got an alarm and had to run.


The above engine is due for replacement in the next few weeks, here is a Spy Shot of the NEW DCFD E-19!!

I am currently holed up down here in Ashburn, Virginia for a friend's wedding. On the trip down, we made a short side-tour to the Gettysburg Battlegrounds, Museum, and National Cemetery (a must see for anyone who has any interest in the Civil War. VERY tastefully done there).
While visiting a family friend, we went to Gettysburg College, and came upon the Gettysburg FD. They had their aerial set-up, along with their Fire Police vehicle, Campus Safety, and possibly even the Police (saw someone with a uniform on, not sure who he was with), doing fire safety demonstrations (extinguisher demo/usage instruction), recruiting, and other PR.
Gettysburg FD runs 2 Engines, 1 Rescue, 1 Truck, 1 Fire Police, 1 Utility, and 2 BLS ambulances.
Spent a good deal of time talking with the guys there, VERY nice and informative, thanks!!!
So far this was the only FD I have stopped at/spoken with, I passed by the local volly house, but I had to get somewhere and did not get a chance to stop. Here is a few quick shots of the Gettysburg rig. I have shots from the Gettysburg Battlegrounds and sites, as well as some other stops, but the internet here at the hotel stinks!!!
Gettysburg FD is part of the Adams County Volunteer Emergency Services Association


2008 104' Seagrave Pre-Piped Stick



**MORE PICTURES TO COME**

Thanks for the hints I definitely want to stop at some of these places if we have the time!!
Today's travels took us into PG Co., but we were on a tight schedule. My father wanted to visit and pay respects to his father's grave, (located in PGCO).
On the way back we passed DCFD Eng. Co. #19, the guys were hosing some stuff down, so we stopped to shoot the breeze.
Not the best photo, I know, but it was a quick shot with as little traffic in front as I could get!



I didn't even get the chance to get any info on this engine, as within 2 minutes of getting there, they got an alarm and had to run.


The above engine is due for replacement in the next few weeks, here is a Spy Shot of the NEW DCFD E-19!!

The next stop on my quest for patches (since L2 did not have any), at the recommendation of the guys at L2 were to try the guys at Engine 11 (which did not have any patches either, so I was a triple strike-out on this trip and really bummed)...



IIRC again, this station houses Engine 11, Medic 21?, and they had an OOS reserve engine in the back of the other bay, but with the poor lighting my shots did not come out.

So, the last stop on my trip, on the way home, was Philadelphia. We decided to check out the Historic District, and were very pleased. We got to tour Independence Hall, see the Liberty Bell, and a couple other historic buildings along the way.
While in the park, I heard a jake brake kick on, and ran to get a picture, but, being as I had a borrowed camera, I had it set on the wrong mode, and missed the best photo opportunity. I did get 2 mediocre shots of Philly FD Rescue 1 passing by:


At the recommendation of a passing tour guide, we went to the first due station to the Historic District, Engine 8 & Ladder 2.
I want to thank the very cordial, friendly and informative guys from the PFD!! I still want some patches though if you ever get them back in!!!!!!!!!!
After talking with one of the firefighters, we found out that Engine 8 was disbanded 5 years ago due to the City cutting companies. They currently run with a Snorkel, but was was out for repairs, and they had a reserve piece in the station (a tiller). Also inside the station was a reserve engine, just being used for storage, not an active piece.
Normally housed at this fire station is Ladder 2, Medic 44B, and Battalion 4 (IIRC):
In-service Reserve Ladder 290






OOS Reserve Engine 302

Thanks for the hints I definitely want to stop at some of these places if we have the time!!
Today's travels took us into PG Co., but we were on a tight schedule. My father wanted to visit and pay respects to his father's grave, (located in PGCO).
On the way back we passed DCFD Eng. Co. #19, the guys were hosing some stuff down, so we stopped to shoot the breeze.
Not the best photo, I know, but it was a quick shot with as little traffic in front as I could get!



I didn't even get the chance to get any info on this engine, as within 2 minutes of getting there, they got an alarm and had to run.


The above engine is due for replacement in the next few weeks, here is a Spy Shot of the NEW DCFD E-19!!

I am currently holed up down here in Ashburn, Virginia for a friend's wedding. On the trip down, we made a short side-tour to the Gettysburg Battlegrounds, Museum, and National Cemetery (a must see for anyone who has any interest in the Civil War. VERY tastefully done there).
While visiting a family friend, we went to Gettysburg College, and came upon the Gettysburg FD. They had their aerial set-up, along with their Fire Police vehicle, Campus Safety, and possibly even the Police (saw someone with a uniform on, not sure who he was with), doing fire safety demonstrations (extinguisher demo/usage instruction), recruiting, and other PR.
Gettysburg FD runs 2 Engines, 1 Rescue, 1 Truck, 1 Fire Police, 1 Utility, and 2 BLS ambulances.
Spent a good deal of time talking with the guys there, VERY nice and informative, thanks!!!
So far this was the only FD I have stopped at/spoken with, I passed by the local volly house, but I had to get somewhere and did not get a chance to stop. Here is a few quick shots of the Gettysburg rig. I have shots from the Gettysburg Battlegrounds and sites, as well as some other stops, but the internet here at the hotel stinks!!!
Gettysburg FD is part of the Adams County Volunteer Emergency Services Association


2008 104' Seagrave Pre-Piped Stick



**MORE PICTURES TO COME**

A couple other random shots:
Independence Hall was under a lot of exterior renovation, which disappointed me, but I got a halfway decent shot of one side (scaffolding and a fake dropcloth with a painted representation were on the other side):


Always good to pre-plan and know the construction of your first due area. Parapet, or bow-string??:

The old cobblestone streets (a PITA might I add lol):



Looking up inside the skirt and into the crack (giggity) of the Liberty Bell:

A poor point, shoot, and hope for the best, shot of the Liberty Bell with Independence Hall in background:

A Philly PD car's insignia:

The next stop on my quest for patches (since L2 did not have any), at the recommendation of the guys at L2 were to try the guys at Engine 11 (which did not have any patches either, so I was a triple strike-out on this trip and really bummed)...



IIRC again, this station houses Engine 11, Medic 21?, and they had an OOS reserve engine in the back of the other bay, but with the poor lighting my shots did not come out.

So, the last stop on my trip, on the way home, was Philadelphia. We decided to check out the Historic District, and were very pleased. We got to tour Independence Hall, see the Liberty Bell, and a couple other historic buildings along the way.
While in the park, I heard a jake brake kick on, and ran to get a picture, but, being as I had a borrowed camera, I had it set on the wrong mode, and missed the best photo opportunity. I did get 2 mediocre shots of Philly FD Rescue 1 passing by:


At the recommendation of a passing tour guide, we went to the first due station to the Historic District, Engine 8 & Ladder 2.
I want to thank the very cordial, friendly and informative guys from the PFD!! I still want some patches though if you ever get them back in!!!!!!!!!!
After talking with one of the firefighters, we found out that Engine 8 was disbanded 5 years ago due to the City cutting companies. They currently run with a Snorkel, but was was out for repairs, and they had a reserve piece in the station (a tiller). Also inside the station was a reserve engine, just being used for storage, not an active piece.
Normally housed at this fire station is Ladder 2, Medic 44B, and Battalion 4 (IIRC):
In-service Reserve Ladder 290






OOS Reserve Engine 302

A couple other random shots:
Independence Hall was under a lot of exterior renovation, which disappointed me, but I got a halfway decent shot of one side (scaffolding and a fake dropcloth with a painted representation were on the other side):


Always good to pre-plan and know the construction of your first due area. Parapet, or bow-string??:

The old cobblestone streets (a PITA might I add lol):



Looking up inside the skirt and into the crack (giggity) of the Liberty Bell:

A poor point, shoot, and hope for the best, shot of the Liberty Bell with Independence Hall in background:

A Philly PD car's insignia:

So, the last stop on my trip, on the way home, was Philadelphia. We decided to check out the Historic District, and were very pleased. We got to tour Independence Hall, see the Liberty Bell, and a couple other historic buildings along the way.
While in the park, I heard a jake brake kick on, and ran to get a picture, but, being as I had a borrowed camera, I had it set on the wrong mode, and missed the best photo opportunity. I did get 2 mediocre shots of Philly FD Rescue 1 passing by:


At the recommendation of a passing tour guide, we went to the first due station to the Historic District, Engine 8 & Ladder 2.
I want to thank the very cordial, friendly and informative guys from the PFD!! I still want some patches though if you ever get them back in!!!!!!!!!!
After talking with one of the firefighters, we found out that Engine 8 was disbanded 5 years ago due to the City cutting companies. They currently run with a Snorkel, but was was out for repairs, and they had a reserve piece in the station (a tiller). Also inside the station was a reserve engine, just being used for storage, not an active piece.
Normally housed at this fire station is Ladder 2, Medic 44B, and Battalion 4 (IIRC):
In-service Reserve Ladder 290






OOS Reserve Engine 302

A couple other random shots:
Independence Hall was under a lot of exterior renovation, which disappointed me, but I got a halfway decent shot of one side (scaffolding and a fake dropcloth with a painted representation were on the other side):


Always good to pre-plan and know the construction of your first due area. Parapet, or bow-string??:

The old cobblestone streets (a PITA might I add lol):



Looking up inside the skirt and into the crack (giggity) of the Liberty Bell:

A poor point, shoot, and hope for the best, shot of the Liberty Bell with Independence Hall in background:

A Philly PD car's insignia:

The next stop on my quest for patches (since L2 did not have any), at the recommendation of the guys at L2 were to try the guys at Engine 11 (which did not have any patches either, so I was a triple strike-out on this trip and really bummed)...



IIRC again, this station houses Engine 11, Medic 21?, and they had an OOS reserve engine in the back of the other bay, but with the poor lighting my shots did not come out.

So, the last stop on my trip, on the way home, was Philadelphia. We decided to check out the Historic District, and were very pleased. We got to tour Independence Hall, see the Liberty Bell, and a couple other historic buildings along the way.
While in the park, I heard a jake brake kick on, and ran to get a picture, but, being as I had a borrowed camera, I had it set on the wrong mode, and missed the best photo opportunity. I did get 2 mediocre shots of Philly FD Rescue 1 passing by:


At the recommendation of a passing tour guide, we went to the first due station to the Historic District, Engine 8 & Ladder 2.
I want to thank the very cordial, friendly and informative guys from the PFD!! I still want some patches though if you ever get them back in!!!!!!!!!!
After talking with one of the firefighters, we found out that Engine 8 was disbanded 5 years ago due to the City cutting companies. They currently run with a Snorkel, but was was out for repairs, and they had a reserve piece in the station (a tiller). Also inside the station was a reserve engine, just being used for storage, not an active piece.
Normally housed at this fire station is Ladder 2, Medic 44B, and Battalion 4 (IIRC):
In-service Reserve Ladder 290






OOS Reserve Engine 302

Thanks for the hints I definitely want to stop at some of these places if we have the time!!
Today's travels took us into PG Co., but we were on a tight schedule. My father wanted to visit and pay respects to his father's grave, (located in PGCO).
On the way back we passed DCFD Eng. Co. #19, the guys were hosing some stuff down, so we stopped to shoot the breeze.
Not the best photo, I know, but it was a quick shot with as little traffic in front as I could get!



I didn't even get the chance to get any info on this engine, as within 2 minutes of getting there, they got an alarm and had to run.


The above engine is due for replacement in the next few weeks, here is a Spy Shot of the NEW DCFD E-19!!

Clearly you don't know me. I'm familiar with the OH-58 Kiowa and its variants. The helicopter that I referenced is a commercially marketed armed Bell 407 with the designation Bell 407AH (for, wait for it... armed helicopter). It is not the OH-58. The OH-58 is not a civil aircraft (lacking an FAA airworthiness certificate and while many are in use by law enforcement around the US, they are all de-commissioned, surplus -58's and none of them are armed).
This is the OH-58D and you can see it is a different aircraft.

Thanks for the hints I definitely want to stop at some of these places if we have the time!!
Today's travels took us into PG Co., but we were on a tight schedule. My father wanted to visit and pay respects to his father's grave, (located in PGCO).
On the way back we passed DCFD Eng. Co. #19, the guys were hosing some stuff down, so we stopped to shoot the breeze.
Not the best photo, I know, but it was a quick shot with as little traffic in front as I could get!



I didn't even get the chance to get any info on this engine, as within 2 minutes of getting there, they got an alarm and had to run.


The above engine is due for replacement in the next few weeks, here is a Spy Shot of the NEW DCFD E-19!!

Since LAPD has a fighter Jet, its possable for NYPD to have one also.
Joe Friday: Ah, sure, but just like every other foaming, rabid psycho in this city with a foolproof plan, you've forgotten you're facing the single finest fighting force ever assembled.