West Harrison Apparatus

[LCFD994 8]

Seeing that West Harrison is having their 100 Anniversary celebrations in the next couple of weeks, I thought I would post some of the pictures that I have found digging through my collection. Had the pleasure and sometimes frustration serving on all of these. Looking at them brought back alot of memories. These photos were taken by myself or Gus Strets.

Tower Ladder 9 a 1980 75'Mack/Baker

Engine 52 a 1956 Ward/Lafrance

Mini Attack 3 a 1962 International

Engine 265 a 1973 Seagrave

Me and FF Sciliano Carrying the Department Banner at the 75th Anniversary Parade

Edited September 18, 2011 by LCFD994

[TR54 239]

Thanks for posting the photos.

I never knew WHFD had Engine 52.

[LCFD994 8]

Yeah it hasnt been used in awhile, but I still believe it is reserved for them for any future use.

[x635 4,066]

Cool shots!

Is it true that West Harrison's Mack CF TL shown above was a piggyback to an FDNY order?

[bobdro 0]

Cool shots!

Is it true that West Harrison's Mack CF TL shown above was a piggyback to an FDNY order?

I believe the Ward was a 1956 or 1957. Just for your info.

[LCFD994 8]

You could be right bobdro, wasnt 100% sure, Thanks

[LTNRFD 266]

I believe the Ward was a 1956 or 1957. Just for your info.

It looks identical to the TMFD old Eng-36 which was a 1956 ward la france.

[dadbo46 50]

Tower Ladder 9, aka Mt. Vernon Ladder 4, is rusting away behind FDMV Station 3.

Edited September 17, 2011 by dadbo46

[x635 4,066]

Tower Ladder 9, aka Mt. Vernon Ladder 4, is rusting away behind FDMV Station 3.

As of late July, 2011.

[61MACKBR1 222]

Surprised it wasn't put in the FDMV Station 2 Graveyard. But, I guess that the Station 2 Graveyard is full with the Old MackCF Engine 1 along with the Foam Unit that was never put into use are "Resting In Peace" (Surprised that Yonkers FD did not pick up that Old Aiport Unit (aka FDMV Foam Unit) and looked to refurb it and place it down at their Special Operations Garage?)

Tower Ladder 9, aka Mt. Vernon Ladder 4, is rusting away behind FDMV Station 3.

[LCFD994 8]

Ok here are a few more I dug up. Looking foward to the parade on Sunday, if the committee did half as good on the parade as the dinner it will be a great day.

Engine 267

The Original Rescue 35 then Utility 25

The Original Engine 266 and Engine 265

The Original Tower Ladder 9 (another view)

The Current Tower Ladder 9

The Current Engine 265

Edited September 24, 2011 by LCFD994

[mrfixit 0]

Reguarding FDMV old truck 4.... it has been sold to a collector, it`s been sitting here for awhile because he was injured (accident). and couldn`t come get it.

[mrfixit 0]

Surprised it wasn't put in the FDMV Station 2 Graveyard. But, I guess that the Station 2 Graveyard is full with the Old MackCF Engine 1 along with the Foam Unit that was never put into use are "Resting In Peace" (Surprised that Yonkers FD did not pick up that Old Aiport Unit (aka FDMV Foam Unit) and looked to refurb it and place it down at their Special Operations Garage?)

maybe the foam truck sounded like good idea at that time, but it was a major mistake to get it for many reason`s ,like...where ya gonna put it? who`s going to man it?the turning radius is for huge open space`s ,it has old air/over hydrolic brakes that were antiquated and broken. tires batteries etc. and Mt. Vernon fire dept. hates to spend money.The truck was made for airports !!!!not city streets.

[Anesti 329]

Not to go off topic What is West Harrison running in place of rescue 35?

[Johnny 8]

Photo's look great, thanks for sharing them. I remember seeing most of those apparatuses as a kid. Brings back memories. As for the old 265, didn't Harrison paint that Engine up in light blue, and used it for a water truck for the DPW? Then later on switched it back? What ever happen to engine 265?