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| ======Station 1====== | ======Station 1====== | ||
| - | [{{:public:station_1:station_1.jpg?600|864 66th St.}}] | + | [{{:public:230801CascoStation0006.jpg?600|864 66th St.}}] |
| =====Equipment====== | =====Equipment====== | ||
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| Class A Engine | Class A Engine | ||
| - | * 2002 Pierce Saber - six-man enclosed cab | + | * 2003 Pierce Saber - six-man enclosed cab |
| * 1,250 GPM Pump - 1,000 gallons of water | * 1,250 GPM Pump - 1,000 gallons of water | ||
| * 20 gallon foam cell | * 20 gallon foam cell | ||
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| - | =====2237===== | + | ====2237==== |
| [{{ :public:station_3:2237.jpg?direct&400|}}] | [{{ :public:station_3:2237.jpg?direct&400|}}] | ||
| Tanker/Pumper | Tanker/Pumper | ||
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| * 45 Water Tank | * 45 Water Tank | ||
| * 5 Gallon Foam Tank | * 5 Gallon Foam Tank | ||
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| - | [{{ :public:station_1:2221.jpg}}] | ||
| - | Engine | ||
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| - | * 1979 [[http://www.ford.com/|Ford]] Chassis | ||
| - | * body by [[http://www.piercemfg.com|Pierce Manufacturing]] | ||
| - | * [[http://www.waterousco.com/|Waterous]] 1,250 GPM Pump | ||
| - | * 750 Gallon Water Tank | ||
| - | * 2 1¾ Pre-Connected Lines | ||
| - | * [[http://www.gillettegenerators.com/|Honda Gillette]] Power Pro Generator 5KW | ||
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| The original truck was operated by a twelve cylinder gasoline engine. The truck was sold to a local construction company and reacquired by the fire department in 1995. The engine was in disrepair and funding to rebuild it was too expensive. A diesel engine was purchased. | The original truck was operated by a twelve cylinder gasoline engine. The truck was sold to a local construction company and reacquired by the fire department in 1995. The engine was in disrepair and funding to rebuild it was too expensive. A diesel engine was purchased. | ||
| - | The engine is now used in parades and other community events. | + | The engine is now used at funeral services for firefighters, parades and other community events. |
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| + | [{{:public:OldSmokey.jpg?675}}] | ||
| ====1923 American LaFrance - "Old Smokey"==== | ====1923 American LaFrance - "Old Smokey"==== | ||
| [{{ :public:station_1:1923_lafrance.jpg}}] | [{{ :public:station_1:1923_lafrance.jpg}}] | ||
| - | The second commercially built fire engine (type 12 car, type 45 Triple Combination) to serve South Haven was put into service in March, 1923. It was built at a cost of $10,000 by the American LaFrance Fire Engine Company, Inc. of Elmira, N.Y. Its arrival via railroad generated a lot of excitement in the community. The truck had a 1,000 gallon a minute pump (a rarity in firefighting at that time), a hose bed and 40 gallon chemical tank. | + | The second commercially built fire engine (type 12 car, type 45 Triple Combination) to serve South Haven was put into service in March, 1923. It was built at a cost of $10,000 by the American LaFrance Fire Engine Company, Inc. of Elmira, N.Y. //(Pictured above is a depiction of Old Smokey in a 1920s American LaFrance Catalog. To the right is the truck today at our Casco Station)// Its arrival via railroad generated a lot of excitement in the community. The truck had a 1,000 gallon a minute pump (a rarity in firefighting at that time), a hose bed and 40 gallon chemical tank. |
| Water from the fire pump was used to cool the engine when the truck sat stationary at a fire. After the water cooled the engine it was sent into the exhaust system where it created large amounts of steam. This is where we believe the nickname "Old Smokey" originated. | Water from the fire pump was used to cool the engine when the truck sat stationary at a fire. After the water cooled the engine it was sent into the exhaust system where it created large amounts of steam. This is where we believe the nickname "Old Smokey" originated. | ||
| - | In 1932 the truck was damaged in an accident. It was repaired and remained in service through the late 1950s. The truck was believed to have been junked for scrap. Unbeknownst to the firemen it had been purchased by a Saugatuck, Mich. businessman who used it for parades and giving children rides. In October, 1997 "Old Smokey" was reunited with the department when it was donated back to the community. | + | In 1932 the truck was damaged in an accident. It was repaired and remained in service through the late 1950s. The truck was believed to have been junked for scrap. Unbeknownst to the firemen it had been purchased by a Saugatuck, Mich. businessman who used it for parades and giving children rides. In October, 1997 "Old Smokey" was reunited with the department when it was donated back to the community. It resides in our Casco Station in need of restoration. |
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