PCFD ENG58

Im sorry to any chrysler fans but, they really went down the tubes when they bought ALF.

ALF was sold A while back. Not owned by D/ CHRYSLER any more.

AS TR54 knows I have many boxs to go threw. out of work now I have time to go threw them with one arm . give me time and you won't be disappointed.

IT will replace the last tiller for that company. there has be a tiller truck in PORT CHESTER back to the horse days.

I have a photo of that GMC taken at PORT CHESTER high school when the engine was new. sold out of willow motors in PORT CHESTER.

ringers lock tite and wd- 40 man I loved those lines. JOHNNY GIBB and JOHNNY ROCKY. NA THAT WAS ENGINE 58

This was not the Engine used at the FTC - I do not know where that engine came from.

that was a YONKERS engine, the ladder came out of long is. or n.j. not sure. used both in our class 3-90

Second shot. Taken 10/30/07

This is a recent picture that I took. A bit crowded, but the best I could do.

THE 1970 MACK CF ENG 104 WAS BOUGHT BY PORT CHESTER IN 1993 TO REPLACE THE E-ONE $HIT BOX UNTIL THE NEW RIG CAME IN 1994. IT LEFT PORT CHESTER ON THE BACK OF A TOW TRUCK AFTER IT WAS HIT GOING TO A HURST TOOL CALL. RYE ENG 191 CAME TO PORT CHESTER TO REMOVE THE DRIVER WITH THE HURST TOOL. THE HARD SUCTIONS HIT CARS GOING IN THE OTHER LANES OF TRAFFIC

Is there a prize for having this information??? Oh well -- I'll give it to you anyway...

In 1972, Quint 2 was being assembled at the American LaFrance factory in Elmira, NY. It was the only lime yellow piece of apparatus being built in that facility at the time (this is important - just read on).

Hurricane Agnes decided to pay a visit to Elmira right at the time that ALF had finished painting each of the body parts individually... Well, the flood waters rose higher and higher... and there was news footage and pictures of it too... And all of a sudden, floating down the road were the lime yellow fenders to Quint 2. Now remember - this was the only non-red truck being built at that time -- what other truck could these parts belong to???

So ALF did their thing after the floods subsided.... the parts were all recovered... and were PUT ON THE TRUCK!!!!! Yup. You read it right -- they put the formerly submerged parts, including the frame, all together and delivered the truck.

Now mind you, this is how the story was told to me during my time in the Department -- I believe it to be at least 99% accurrate.

The Quint was referbed once to abate the rust, but over time.... and age... and needs.......

In 1994 Elmsford took delivery of a new Quint 2 - a Pierce 100' Aerial Platform with pump and all...

Nowadays.... you know it as Elmsford Tower Ladder 21.

For a short time, the current Ladder 55 was named Quint 2, but with the county's naming requirements, Ladder 55 it is.

Happy New Year...

PORT CHESTER P.D. 24FT 250 H.P. center console P.B. 2

OK as a bonus why did they call her AGNES?

OK you guys are good . It is fact the 1972 quint 2 from Elmsford. I arranged the sale of this piece back in 1994 when they needed a new ladder. IF you guys liked this topic will do it again. and yes that is old engine 62 1957 mack B95 in my profile

WRONG YEAR ,BUT CLOSE

WRONG STATE, TRY AGAIN

Thats it now guess away!

NO ! x635 can you make the photo biggier

Can anyone guess where this rig was in service when new? and what year and make. I have many photos of older rigs that I will put up from time to time to see if any of the members can get it right.

IS that a true 1991 or is that the glider kit of the amercan lafrance. anybody from scarsdale?

I know this happens alot on Long Island. Mechanics, Secretaries, Janitors, Etc. All stop doing their jobs when a call is recieved. What are the qualifications to apply for or be hired in one of these positions? Are fire or EMS certifcations taken into account? If so, what does that have to do with the ability to fill the job description of the above titles? Is having a Janitor or Mechanic a way to keep pride and egoes intact at a department that proudly proclaims themselves to be "100% Volunteer?"

Employees- do you work one of these jobs? What is your input? Do you have SUFFICIENT, QUALIFIED manpower on daytime calls if you respond? Or are you on your own? What is your compensation package? (Pay, Benefits, Retirement?)

We all read the Expose on Long Island, and we see the whole state being affected because of irresponsible spending. (GASB45, etc.)

Comissioners- what is your rationale behind employing for such a position? Is it to prevent a tax hike? Financial hardship? What is the bottom line? or is it to make sure there is money for SCUBA Training in the Bahamas, Race Teams, New Rigs, Huge Firehalls, etc.?

I guess all I want to know is:

1. Is this TRUELY legal?

2. Does it really improve a troubled department's response?

I'm not worried about unions, who is paid or volunteer, pride, politics, egoes, etc. All I see here is something that amounts to more fiscal irrespinsibility, just like we discussed in "Paying the Rent." Our responsibility to our taxpayers is to provide the best service for the best price. Are we doing that by hiring for these part time positions?

How many janitors does it take to operate tower ladder 53 ?

Thanks Gents, I am looking for an industiral grade concentrate soap at this point. Otherwise, I suppose Dawn ® will work.

RV nontoxic antfreeze at wall-mart works fine

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

My screen name says it all. PCFD E 58 1969-1990 some of which were the war years in PC

PCFD ENG58 1990 - PRESENT. Been trying to fill E58RET shoes driving the [MIDNIGHT SPECIAL] the workhorse of the P.C.F.D..with the help of a lot of good firefighters from the dept. we are able to snuff out alot of fires before they get going.

We are talking 1939 here. maybe the term Quint was not used yet. it is the first stab at it from Aherns fox . just a thought!

That is a rebid for eng 62, third time or your out. hope they get right this time! replacement for the 1981 CF mack. eng 58 will come around in june 08.