Out and About, Fall Travels

[JBE 328]

I haven't had much time, or luck lately with my out and abouts, but, I did have a little free time to spend these past two weekends, in between my High School Reunion and a few other things. My first stop, after a JD fueled Carmel High Class of 91 Reunion Pre-Game Show, was South Salem's Open House. I didn't get in there early enough to shoot each rig, but I did at least get a couple of shots of E-167 and U-79.

Next stop was Croton Falls. I got Engines 147, 148, and 149. Along with U-28. Rescue 28 was already opened up and ready to work, so I passed till another time.

Here's a 1938 WLF, that was restored by a member of the Department.

Next day, next stop, my old stomping grounds.

Edited October 25, 2011 by JBE

[JBE 328]

I roll out of bed Sunday morning, after a lovely evening at the Carmel High Class of 91 20 year reunion. Where, I came to find out later, I was the recipient of the Life Saver Award, along with 5 other members of my class who have taken up Public Safety as our careers. Go me!!

First stop, obviously, was Lake Carmel. Here's 17-2-3, a 2005 Spartan/Smeal. First due engine that replaced 17-2-1 a few years ago.

Here's what I really wanted. The new 17-6-1. A 2010 Spartan/Hackney with a 300 gallon tank and pump. I forgot to ask, did they follow Pattersons lead on this?? Either way, I like.

I headed over to Kent, to feast my eyes on this beast. 16-4-1, a 2008 Sterling 4,000 gallon Tanker.

After this, I made my way up to Port Jervis, and got some nice scenery shots. This, is to prove to my co-workers and friends that I actually am starting to branch out into things other than apparatus photography.

But, I digress. I had heard about the Philadelphia Fire Muster, and I decided to go check it out. I got some shots, but have to say I walked away a bit disappointed. I got down there around 10, so most of the rigs were already registered and parked. That kinda kills photo taking like mine. But, I did the best I could with what I had in front of me. Here's Engine 7, Foam 33, Upper Darby's old ladder and the Fireboat Independence.

Back to the city in a moment.

Edited October 25, 2011 by JBE

[JBE 328]

My original intention was to get Rescue 5's new Ferrara, but, it was out of service. So, I made my way to Rockaway, to shoot the newest addition to the FDNY apparatus fleet. FL11001, Ladder 137. This is the first Non-Seagrave RMA used by the FDNY in nearly 30 years.

Not the greatest shot, but they didn't want to put it where it would block traffic.

And, here they go on a run. It's a big rig. From what they were telling me, it's slow, and the aerial is a little slow to raise. You can also hear the guy from 268 apologizing that they didn't have time to get a shirt for my girlfriends' son.

And that's that. Enjoy!!!