HenryH BCFD
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Any ideas as to what Pierce will be unveiling tomorrow?
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@~JD~ @Michael P. I agree, airports and industrial fire departments could be a good market for the 110' dual axle. As for the single axle, I just don't see it selling.
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Not sure why there's so much hate towards the single axle tower, you get storage, maneuverability and reach in a compact package. As a straight truck the rig has possibilities, it can likely replace midmount towers and even tillers for departments looking for a compact tower.
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Working on a Pierce Lance...hopefully I have enough parts. Updates to come.
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Currently working on a 1989 Seagrave J-cab engine to be a reserve unit for the BCFD
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Thanks guys, it is almost done.
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Very nice! Can't wait to see that when it's done!
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All it needs now are decals
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This morning, there was a 2 alarm electrical fire in Arlington. The fire started after a transformer in an underground vault, adjacent to a shopping/ apartment plaza caught fire and exploded. I was able to get to the scene to watch the response. Units from Arlington, Fairfax, and Alexandria responded to the fire. In addition, a Crash truck and a Foam unit were special called from the airport to help extinguish the electrical fire.
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Huh, why would they send rig from Dulles when Fairfax has a tender available, unless their's was to far away?
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Dulles is in Fairfax (and Loudon), and Fairfax is a huge county. I am not sure where Fairfax keeps their Foam tanker, but their is a chance that it would be just as far, or farther than the one from Dulles. Also, the unit that came from Dulles was a trailer with 2 purple K tanks and then a bunch of LDH pulled by a Kenworth tractor trailer cab. Here is a picture: water_supply_support-302_0.jpg
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Ah, okay. That makes more sense since they would need a powder chemical than a liquid based one. Yeah, I recall when I researched Fairfax for a trip it was pretty big. I also checked on station 436 and it's out by herndon (Frying Pan).
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As you may have noticed I was having some trouble uploading images. They were supposed to be of my new Engine 109. Right now I have a video of it posted on youtube:
I will try to get the pictures uploaded properly sometime today.
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I would like to get some opinions on an idea of mine. Those of you who are on mocpages may remember my plans for the FCVFD, a second department. Originally I was going to build an E-one engine (LDD can be found on mocpages). I am now considering building a Sutphen Engine based off of Syracuse's Engine 3 for the department and an E-one 78ft quint. What do you think of this idea? Any suggestions are appreciated.
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You are correct about Falls Church. I considered doing a Telesqurt but I would rather have a 75ft+ aerial for the department. I am leaning towards a newer E-one because I really liked my E-one chassis design and want to be able to use it. I do agree that an older squirt would be really cool and maybe I could make it as a 3rd rig for the department when I get a chance.
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So I think I am going to go with the following units for the FCVFD:
Engine 106: The new Sutphen Engine (hopefully will be built in the next couple months)
Truck 106: A New E-one 75ft quint
Engine 116: An older Telesqurt most likely E-one
Ambulance 106: An ambulance built on a pickup truck style chassis
The truck, ambo and the second engine will not be built for at least a year, possibly more, as I have a lot of units already planned for the BCFD.
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go for it, but try to build Syracuse's heavy duty Sutphen Rescue, it is an absolute BEAST!
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Bricklington County Fire Department now has a facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Bricklington-County-Fire-Department-538441966320792/
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The official site of the Bricklington County Fire Department has launched! Features of the site include; the response structure for the BCFD, apparatus photo's, an exclusive picture of Truck 101's new tiller, and news about plans for new rigs. Check it out: http://bricklingtoncountyfire.weebly.com
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what an amazing website, looks similar to mine.
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DC's new Spartan ERV TDA is almost ready for delivery! CPmflv_WcAAhMLA.jpg:large
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One of the smoke alarms went off at my school today so everyone had to evacuate. DC Engine 3 responded and cleared the building after about 20 minutes. There was no fire. Here's a picture
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great catch man. @T.J. you have never seen a Pierce Arrow XT? I have seen tons here in NY!
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@ JD I go to a private school, Gonzaga high school in DC.
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Interesting, a private school that is still called a high school, most of them get a fancy name followed by "Academy". Anyways, makes sense.
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I am done building the rescue and the tiller ladder that I had planned. Now I just have to find time to decal them and take their pictures
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Agreed Seagraves are the best around, unfortunately DC's new tillers shall be Spartan ERVs along with the last ALF Tiller ever made also going into service.
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I just read it for myself on the Spartan ERV website, no way they will be able to build a better rig than seagrave
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Most likely you are correct, but then again I have never personally worked on an ERV so my opinion biased
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My PaB order has finally arrived!
... Although it appears customs has hired a wild animal of some sort to inspect packages
there is also a rip on the other side that you can't see in the picture. 
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Lol, that or the delivery guy hit a lot of speed bumps.
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Yes. I have pretty much been building nonstop. I am almost done with a rescue and then I will start on another rig.
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I gotta tell ya Henry, that is my worst nightmare when I order anything Lego. Having waited that long to get a ruined package. I've heard and seen to many horror story's with people who ordered Lego and it arrived in terrible condition. Thank goodness your package arrived safe and sound! Can't wait to see the new rig as well!
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I currently am placing orders for parts to make new rigs.
... Although it appears customs has hired a wild animal of some sort to inspect packages
there is also a rip on the other side that you can't see in the picture. 
