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Great shots of some nice looking rigs. Wonder what the over/under is on there being wetdowns for any of them next year, if there haven't already been. Seems to be another tradition that is fading off into the sunset with the changing times (at least in some areas).

Yeah, they did. If I'm not mistaken, there's one more engine in the works as well. That could be the mother of all wetdowns.....if they do such things up there!

Lynbrook (Nassau Co.) has what I believe was the last one. 2008 model.

SHARP looking Pierce! Interesting to see them moving away from Ferrara after being a repeat customer for several years, but I guess whatever works for them. Don't see too many Chief's vehicles around here with push bars on the front.

I'd definitely pay. Don't know if $25 is necessary or not.....$5-10 should cover it easily if enough members agreed to the subscription idea. But, if that's what it takes, I'm in!

Marilyn was a first-class human being, and an asset to the die-cast collecting hobby. She will be missed. Between her passing and the demise of Westchester Collectibles, it won't be the same going to some of those events now. Rest in peace, Mrs. Peloke.

As many of the others have said, I, too, will miss EMTBravo if it does shut down. While I'm only a "buff" - a four letter word in more ways than one, to some - I enjoy reading about the events, new deliveries and such. It will be missed. Believe me, if I had the wherewithal to do so, the $$ goal would have already been met! Unfortunately, that's not the case, as I've been bit by the bug of the current times just as many others have. Seth, we've been "buddies" since long before I joined this site. Whether it stays or goes, I wish you the best. You know how and where to find me.

I thought I remembered reading talk of a tiller to replace the '07 Smeal that Ladder 43 sold recently. Don't hold me to that, it's been a while.

I agree, to a certain extent. Painted steel wheels do look quite sharp on a number of rigs (this one included), but I do prefer the look of Alcoa polished aluminum. Don't know which I DON'T like more.....when people get steel rims and then put those bogus stainless steel "simulator" covers over them, or when they get real Alcoas and don't keep 'em shiny! That just puzzles me to no end. A case of aluminum polish and some free time.....I could retire soon! Sorry for the thread hijack. Ang, the new rig looks great. Hope to be able to check it out in person some day!

Seriously? Wow......that's odd. Some 300-400 flyers and applications were sent out by various means to fire companies within a 150 mile radius of the area.......or so I was told, at least. Talked to Bob tonight and he swears up and down that Mahopac was sent one. Don't know what to tell you there. I have a feeling thee will be changes made in the various procedures for next year's event. Exactly what or how remains to be seen. For now, I'm just crossing fingers hoping for a decent turnout and good weather tomorrow.

Thanks! E-81/TL-46 are stationed at 3025 Bailey Ave. in the Bronx. As for the hydrant......our bus blocked one at one stop as well. More than one member joked what a great shot it would make to see two windows of said bus busted out and have a hose line stretched through it to connect to the plug!

The 1996 version of Rescues 1-5 were on HME chassis.

Croton Falls + Goldens Bridge + the upper field + sunshine = One HAPPY photographer!

Members of the Catskill Fire-Cats will once again serve as judges, as per our last meeting. Hope it's a great day for the event again.

The photography buffs are dropping like flies! First Duddy and now Seth. When will the madness end?!?! Seriously, congrats! Hope everything goes well for both of you.

I just accessed the forum part with no problems at all.

The rig in the picture is a late 50s or early 60s Seagrave. Not sure about the body. Picture of the door art is from the International Paystar which likely replaced the Seagrave (or maybe whatever replaced it.....don't know how long the 'Grave served).

"Churchill Hose Haulers" = The collection of Glenn Vandenberg of Claryville, NY. He is (or was?) a member of the Catskill Fire-Cats. Must have dropped out in recent years, as I don't see his name on the most recent roster I have.

I had read on another forum (and relayed the info to yet another) that Marilyn was being treated for Alzheimers. Had not heard about the stroke. Truly a shame, if indeed that is true. She's a great lady, and an asset to the die-cast collecting hobby. That Cheshire engine is nice looking. Unique touches there with the chevrons not only on the hose bed cover, but the back of the cab as well. Never seen that before. I miss FAJ. Had to let my sub lapse due to my personal situation. Hopefully things turn around soon and I can get it back and see what I've been missing.

Yonkers has the last CF built as a custom fire engine. The last one with a Mack body was Westbury's in 1984. Last all-Mack engine was an MC model pumper delivered to Guttenburg (sp?), New Jersey. It now resides in the fleet of North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue. Westbury's CF is now privately owned in, I believe, Pennsylvania. Incidentally, Westbury also has the last MC model built as a fire truck (heavy rescue). And, for another note of otherwise useless trivia, the last "NOS" Mack CF cab was used in the refurb of Tower 43 in Bowie, Maryland. Interstate Truck Equipment in Hagerstown apparently bought the leftover parts and such after production ceased.

I'm sure they are.....not disputing that for a second. What I meant was, the rigs they're getting seem to be sensible, and well spec'ed for what they need. Not something that's purposely built to turn heads as it parades down Main Street. Which is kind of a mundane point anyway, since they don't judge apparatus in Long Island parades to begin with.

Stewart Manor's HME/Ferrara is definitely a sharp rig, in and of itself, but it is by NO means the stereotypical "Long Island parade pony". For that matter, neither are the TWO engines that Bellerose Terrace currently has in the works from Ferrara.

The Silver Lake Fire District (Middletown area - Orange Co.) took delivery this afternoon of it's new tower ladder, Truck 160. This is the first Ferrara mid-mount platform to be delivered in the lower Hudson Valley area. It replaced a 1990 Sutphen tower.

Sterling, VA and Ocean Pines, MD both have Marauder II rear-mount platforms that were delivered within the last couple of years. Not 100% sure who built the aerials on either of them, if it was Seagrave or somebody else. Both are sharp looking rigs, though, as is the aforementioned Pocono Twp. (Tannersville, PA) unit.

Yeah, apparatus, equipment, services, buff stuff.......a little something for everyone.