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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**

I didn't even bother to ask anyone if they would pull any rigs out. I am a buff, don't get me wrong, but I am not up to asking guys to set up for photo shoots lol!!

More shots of my Gettysburg tour to be uploaded and posted a little later!!

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

I don't know the background, the crew that was there was very friendly, but had a run right after I got there, and there was no one else in the building, so we had to step out, and being on a tight schedule, we did not wait around for them to come back. But... that being said, that seems to be what the picture is implying, so I would venture a guess 'yes', if not just partially...

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Got home a short while ago, long trip back with lots of stops in between. LOTS of pictures to be uploaded tomorrow, including from Philadelphia and Gettysburg!!!!

tdt560, thanks for the suggestions! If we had more free time I would love to dedicate a full day to just fire station tours, "sadly" the main reason I was down here was for a wedding, and all the other stuff was just 'on the side'. So much to do, so little time haha!! I will definitely keep your suggestions in mind for the next time I am down this way, and I will HAVE to come back down, SO much more I wanted to do/see, SO many good suggestions!! If I pass by any of the above mentioned places on the trip back I will try and stop, but my next stop on the trip home will probably be Philadelphia!! Jack, I have a friend that lives in Philly, and asked them what to do/see, and they mentioned those 2 food joints as well!!

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!!

When you said it was your stomping grounds, I was looking for where you were specifically referring to. I was more looking for the fire end, as I have company with me on this trip, and a lot of the sites we have already seen has been shared interest spots, but I want some stuff for me!!!!! I am not yet sure if I will be stopping in Wash DC or not, but at the least will be passing through/by it. Probably stopping in Philly on the way home!

Where, in VA or PA? Any recommendations? (If so please PM)

Lol, yea, shouldn't you be on your honeymoon? Wth you doing posting in here!!!!

Such a different look, thank you for posting this. Between this, and the videos of the IMMEDIATE response by civilians to the US Airways Flight 1549, that ditched in the Hudson (Sully), to respond to the call of duty, without question, is proof of the endearing American spirit, and true desire to aid their fellow man. The recent video of the Utah Civilians Lifting the burning car off of the unconscious motorcyclist, as well, is proof of that. Where else in the world do you think you would see such a response?

With that logic, if the Chief tells you to jump out of a fully extended aerial, would you? Because if you didn't you would be insubordinate? It comes down to common sense. "Do this!" "Sorry Chief, that is dangerous, I will not take part in such an activity." If someone were charged with insubordination for saying that, and punitive action was taken, they would have one helluva lawsuit on their hands. I think OSHA/PESH would also have a field day!

WOW!!!!!!!!! Amazing footage! There are still Good Samaritans out there!! There have been stories of mothers who have babies trapped under large objects and out of sheer survival instinct, they gain strength to life the object alone for their young (and I am talking about humans). Thank you for sharing this!! But why didn't they crib at all?!?!?!?

Capt. Nechis...... Your comments are spot on. EMTBravo is not here (in mission) to 'bash' anyone. As you said, if ONE single FF/EMT/LEO takes something home from any single post, we have succeeded. I salute you for saying it like it is, and, for saying what needed to be said. It is because of people like you that we accomplish things in the fire service, and on this site. You also say it without slamming anyone for their comments. Admirable. Not everyone can do that. Another person who "calls 'em like he sees 'em" is JFLYNN. I can easily say that everything he says doesn't always get the warmest reception, but, can anyone honestly say people like JFLYNN and Bnechis post anything other than the truth? Hard hitting and difficult as it may be to take... they certainly do not.

Happy Birthday K!

Bill, your information, and photographs, and photographic skills never cease to amaze... absolutely stunning...

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I went to St. Johnsville in Montgomery Co. with the Dutchess Co. Task Force back in 2006. I went over to Greene Co. the other day with a couple friends to help in Windham with relief efforts. We have had a couple individual departments get deployed to Greene, and Schoharie in the past several days for standby duties. Time permitting, I really hope to be able to get up there for some more work, or should my department get mobilized.

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Well said JohnnyOV, I think there should be an official debriefing/statement, not just asking on-scene personnel for what happened. This kind of information should only be disseminated by a PIO (there goes that darn ICS stuff again), who is AUTHORIZED by any department to speak about what took place, especially in higher-profile cases/incidents.