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Decided I'm going to downgrade my lights, have a few for sale.... (1) Whelen Slim-Miser LED (Blue/Blue) ($100) (1) Whelen Dual Talon (Blue/Blue) ($100) (1) Whelen Dual Talon (Blue/Red) ($50) Feel free to make a reasonable offer, either individual or package deal.... All lights are in good condition, the Blue/Red talon is brand new still in the box. Let me know if you have any more questions about them.

Does anyone have more information about this being the first Aerialscope in CT when Darien FD took delivery in 1971?

I'm pretty sure the Town of Darien owns Tower Ladder 43, so I think it is up to them what happens to it. Currently, the truck is just sitting at the Town Garage.... Correct me if I'm wrong Jason

Has anyone found a cheaper site or place to buy die-cast fire trucks from?? Seems like a die-cast fire truck is 3x the price of a die-cast anything else...

16 Sunset Rd Date: 11/3 Time: 2234 hours Location: 16 Sunset Rd Frequency: Units Operating: Darien Unit 400, Engine 42, Engine 41, Tanker 45, Rescue 44, Noroton Heights Truck 20, Noroton Ladder 30, Post 53, FMO Description Of Incident: 2234 hrs Darien FD dispatched to 16 Sunset Rd for report of a working fire. First PD and EMS units on scene reporting a "fully engulfed house." Unit 400 was the first fire unit on scene and reported heavy fire from the rear of the house. First in units knocked down fire in about 30 mins. Noroton Ladder 30 served as the RIT. FMO on scene investigating until 0300 hours. One dog perished in the fire after CPR attempts were unsuccesful.

Volunteerism is continuing to decrease, especially in the fire service. What can you do to mitigate situations where members are being "pushed" to hold an office, because they are the most suited for the job, even if they aren't qualified? Do you begin to just eliminate some offices? I.E. just get rid of a Lieutenant's office. Although time, knowledge, training, and experience are imperative for officer's to have, smaller volunteer departments continue to have problem filling officer's role with adequately qualified personnel. These situations usually put the new, 2-3 year firefighter in an officer's role because he is around and willing to help wherever he can.

Wouldn't that be considered a canopy cab as well?

http://firenews.org/ct/RowaytonCTexE3.jpg There is a link to a picture of Rowayton's old Engine 3, a '72 roof-less Mack CF it looks to me.

The only ones that I can think of that still operate with open cabs are: Noroton FD operates a 1972 Maxim as a 2nd due engine Chesire FD - operates a 1970? Maxim Snorkel as Truck 1 (not sure if this is still in service) Onset FD in Mass I think operates 2 Maxims - a midmount aerial and an engine

Does anyone's departments still operate or know of a department that is still operating with an open cab apparatus? I can only think of one or two departments that still do. I don't think there are any "true" open cabs left, with no doors or anything, but I was referring to trucks without a roof.

Did anyone else notice the Sutphen Tower Ladder as his profile picture? LOL

Alex I wish, I won't have my EMT by the time the application is due.

Favorite would have to be the old Open Cab Maxim F series, followed by the Mack CF's.

Here is the information on the application for West Shore FD Applications are out for Firefighter/ EMT-P or FF/EMT-B. Details are on the website http://www.westshorefd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=107&Itemid=66 Applications will be available at station or online download.

Has anyone heard or have any information on 12 inch supply hose? I've heard that somewhere down in New Jersey near Jersey City they have it, but have been unable to find any more information. Supposedly there are a couple hose wagons that have this hose in neighboring towns as well.