Recent content by jtsjc1

I think the original Super Pumper could use hydrants because of the huge diesel engine that was more powerful than any engine on a pumper. This one operates off its own power. Not an expert but just a guess.

I remember as a kid there was a nursery/garden center next to Richmond Engine 1 and I'd go there with my dad. Where I live its all volunteer so I understand how important it is to support volunteer companies. The more building that goes on in SI the more they need coverage so hopefully they can...

To me the ALF and Mack C model were the best looking fire apparatus ever produced. The ALF 1000 series had tons of chrome. (y)

Just once I want to see two scumbags like that get trapped in the building after starting the fire and can't get out. I have no sympathy for garbage like that.

Terrible shame.🙏

Yes that was my sister's house. I can tell you there wasn't much left untouched by the fire. I can understand what they're dealing with.

My grandmother lived right around the corner Tabor Ct./62nd St. Hopefully everybody got out ok.

That's a garage fire!

Nik not a big deal but should be 607 Bedford Hooper to Hewes. I still see the Burg in my sleep.

I remember seeing years ago someone selling a spare Napier-Deltic diesel I guess they must have purchased from the city. According to the description it was kept as a spare for the Super Pumper. I believe there were pictures of it also. *** I found the ad its Firematic supply Co. No pictures or...

That interior doesn't look bad for a 60 year old vehicle. I assume the tender is being transported and not driven?

Rest In Peace young man 42 is too soon.

Good man. 👍

When I saw this on the news this morning I knew exactly where it was. I worked in there many times over the years it must be even more crowded than I remember. Last time I was in there was probably more than 15 years ago. This building had a great view from the roof while tracing wires though...

I believe its called the St. George Tower. After the fire me and many of my co-workers did major phone repairs in that building. People who had windows open that night and evacuated had serious damage. Between that and 60 Pineapple we had plenty of work. Over the years I worked in 111 too many...