White Plains FD - Updated Ladder 33 Tiller working

[TR54 239]

City Of White Plains Fire Headquarters , Mamaroneck Ave in the 1950's. Protection from the Past.

[IzzyEng4 427]

Nothing like a classic looking firehouse!

[TR54 239]

White Plains , NY - Mechanic truck & Staff cars in front of Hq's in 1963.

Radio Dispatch - Telephone Communications room White Plains FD mid 1960's.

This also served as Westchester County Fire Control !

[TheNewLadder32 49]

Beautiful! Would you happen to have any pics of the trucks during that time ?

[fire 1 asst chief 49]

Dispatch was located in the attic and the only room to be airconditioned. Nice place to hang out on hot summer evenings when it got too hot to girl watch on the ramp.

[fire 1 asst chief 49]

After a state mandated hour reduction the dispatchers were reduced to one,

The dispatching for 60 control was then moved to parkway police hdqt's

[TR54 239]

Motor change White Plains Fire Headquaters shop in the early 1960's.

Department Mechanic (working above in photo)/ Firemen work hard on this motor change at in WPFD HQ's shop early 1960's.

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

Thats a J-12 12cyl being put back in as the mechanic is riding the back of the V block to lower it so it can slip by the turntable on that 700 Amercain Lafrance ladder 32. Did a few of those with A.J.Qurik back in the day!

Edited March 23, 2011 by PCFD ENG58

[fire 1 asst chief 49]

Another project involved replacing L-33's V-12 with a 671 Detroit.

[efdcapt115 1,511]

Another project involved replacing L-33's V-12 with a 671 Detroit.

Gasoline to diesel? We had one of each, two identical '55 ALF pumpers, one with the conversion to diesel and automatic transmission, and the spare which was original gas motor and three speed stick. The spare also remained open-cab, while the diesel converted rig had a vinyl canopy installed. The diesel used to rev very high before auto shifting; that plus the canopy made it extremely loud in the cab, very echoey, couldn't hear the radio L&S. On a nice day, the spare was a pleasure comparatively.

Edit: not exactly sure on the year of the rigs....'55,'56,'57....

Edited March 25, 2011 by efdcapt115

[TR54 239]

White Plains FD Maxim (Engine 2) County Engine 66 and members on scene of the huge A&P warehouse fire in December 1967. Firemen worked for over 12 hours during bitter cold weather conditions to battle one of Elmsford NY's largest fires.

Members without helmets were mechanics who routinely responded to major events.

[LTNRFD 266]

Thats a J-12 12cyl being put back in as the mechanic is riding the back of the V block to lower it so it can slip by the turntable on that 700 Amercain Lafrance ladder 32. Did a few of those with A.J.Qurik back in the day!

So what you are saying is that you and A.J. rode a few V blocks together in your day???

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

So what you are saying is that you and A.J. rode a few V blocks together in your day???

Only with 30/15 oil !!!!!!!!!!

[Guest poleman1103]

White Plains FD Maxim (Engine 2) County Engine 66 and members on scene of the huge A&P warehouse fire in December 1967. Firemen worked for over 12 hours during bitter cold weather conditions to battle one of Elmsford NY's largest fires.

Members without helmets were mechanics who routinely responded to major events.

does anyone have pic's of that maxim ladder with the closed tiller seat that is a classic

[TR54 239]

Factory photo - 1963 open cab Maxim (rig was later fitted with a canvas roof). First Maxim to be purchased by WPFD , 500 gallon tank 1000 GPM Hale pump. Maxim fleet would grow to 7 engines and 2 tractor drawn aerials.

Photograph Maxim fire apparatus.Click photo to enlarge

[TR54 239]

City Of White Plains FD Maxim pumper in the Columbus Day parade in the early 1980's. Parade is proceeding on Martine Ave towards the newly built JC Penny store in the Galleria Mall.

[Guest poleman1103]

anyone have pic's of wpfd old seagrave engines they were nice in there

[fire 1 asst chief 49]

City Of White Plains FD Maxim pumper in the Columbus Day parade in the early 1980's. Parade is proceeding on Martine Ave towards the newly built JC Penny store in the Galleria Mall.

The last Maxim the WPFD owned before going to commercial rigs.

Looks like Valhalla's old Maxim barely visible behind the tower ladder.

[TR54 239]

Interstate 287 Eastbound prior to Exit 6 (North Broadway) on the White Plains / Fairview line early 1960's.

Colonial sand & stone Cement truck rollover damaging a moving passenger vehicle.

Fireman/Motor Pump operator of White Plains Engine 3 (County E67)

He was most likely on housewatch duty when the alarm was transmitted due the the fact he is still wearing a neck tie.

Colonial Cement truck is pulled back on its wheels by a tow truck on scene.

[TheNewLadder32 49]

Hey TR54 would that happen to be one of the seagraves White Plains Fire Department once owned? If so would you happen to have anymore photos thanx!

[fire 1 asst chief 49]

Partially pictured is 1 of 2 Seagrave engines in service at the time powered by the mighty V-12 motor, it had a 300 gallon booster tank, 1000 GPM pump.

This rig was delivered from the factory in 1959 with an automatic transmission a rarity for the time. It was wrecked and sent back to the factory for repairs.

While at the factory the automatic transmission was removed and replaced with a standard transmission..

[Johnny 8]

Great photos guys, blast from the past. Keep em coming.

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1964 Maxim engine along with White Plains patrol car # 10 -Photographer unknown

Factory photo 1964 Maxim first closed cab in the WPFD. 500 gallon tank , 1000 GPM Hale pump. Photographer , Maxim Fire Apparatus

Maxim WPFD Engine 1 on the ramp at station 1 , Old Mamaroneck Road in the late 1970's.

WPFD Engine 5 pumping at the Croton Point Park. This rig was refurbished then turned over to volunteers for parades and muster duty. Photographer Fire Apparatus Journal

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City Of White Plains FD October 9th 1953

Westchester County Center

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City Of White Plains Fire Department - 1953

Alarm Dispatchers

Left to right : Adrian W. Barrett , Burtis D. MacMaster, Howard A. McClelland.

Left to Right : F.Devine, Assistant Electrician; F.Sayre, Ret., Electrician.

Superintendant of Fire Alarm.

Fireman Charles Stahlin, Department Master Mechanic

[fyrlt17 13]

Hey Tim,

Ask Tex if he has a better picture of Old E-2, 1949 ALF. Some one out west just bought it and wants to restore it.

[fire 1 asst chief 49]

Hey Tim,

Ask Tex if he has a better picture of Old E-2, 1949 ALF. Some one out west just bought it and wants to restore it.

Can't be of any help with photo of old Eng. 2.

T-----

[fyrlt17 13]

Can't be of any help with photo of old Eng. 2.

T-----

Thanks anyway T-----

[MoFire390 118]

great photos!!!! thanks for sharing

[ptwatson 82]

Gasoline to diesel? We had one of each, two identical '55 ALF pumpers, one with the conversion to diesel and automatic transmission, and the spare which was original gas motor and three speed stick. The spare also remained open-cab, while the diesel converted rig had a vinyl canopy installed. The diesel used to rev very high before auto shifting; that plus the canopy made it extremely loud in the cab, very echoey, couldn't hear the radio L&S. On a nice day, the spare was a pleasure comparatively.

Edit: not exactly sure on the year of the rigs....'55,'56,'57....

Good old Engine 4in Chester Heights. It served till 85/86. I know my brother and a few others tried to buy it but the commishioners rejected their offer. The spare that was kept in Bronxville if I remember right. I have pictures of both and will try to scan and put them up. However I thought they were older then 55'

Edited April 5, 2011 by ptwatson