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| Fire Truck of the Day: March 20, 2010; Matchbox '82 (generic) Oshkosh Ladder Fire Truck | |
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| Scooter | Mar 20 2010, 02:15 AM Post #1 |
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Todays car of the day is Matchbox's 1982 ladder Fire truck This model is sporting Municipal Plates from NJ MG-7915 ( municipal garage in NJ plate all cops fire and most local ambulances. ) This particular model has 85k . And one of the oldest ones in the towns fleet ( there are 3 that date to the 70s and have over 120k) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() From WIKI fire apparatus, fire engine, fire truck, or fire appliance is a vehicle designed to assist in fighting fires by transporting firefighters to the scene and providing them with access to the fire, water or other equipment. In some areas, the terms fire engine and fire truck represent different types of fire fighting apparatus. A modern fire engine is usually a multi-purpose vehicle carrying professionals and equipment for a wide range of fire-fighting and rescue tasks. Therefore, most fire engines carry equipment such as ladders, pike poles, axes and cutting equipment, halligan bars, fire extinguishers, ventilating equipment, floodlights, hose ramps, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and general tools. Many fire appliances are based on standard truck or lorry models with heavy duty suspensions, brakes, tires, alternator, transmission and cooling systems; audible and visual warnings such as sirens, horns, and flashing lights, and a two way radio. The fire engine may have several methods of pumping water onto the fire, such as passing water obtained from a fire hydrant through hoses or using a pumping "cannon"(also known as a monitor or deck gun); some trucks have an onboard water reservoir. Some fire engines have ladders to gain access to fires occurring in high buildings and remove casualties; hooks used to pull walls away to expose hidden fire or break windows. A rescue unit (in some regions) is an EMS (Emergency Medical Services) truck with tools to carry out technical rescues of people from car accidents or building collapses. Fire departments covering large metropolitan areas have specialist appliances for dealing with hazardous material spills. Some fire departments may utilise fireboats or airplanes. A paramedic engine carries first responder firefighters, paramedics or EMTs to medical emergencies. Hydraulic Platform Telescoping hydraulic platform mounted on firefighting appliance A London Fire Brigade ALP A Hydraulic Platform, also known as articulating booms, Snorkels, platform trucks, Bronto (used in Australia) or sometimes shortened to just HP, is a specialised aerial work platform designed for firefighting use. They have a number of functions, which follow the same principles as the turntable ladder, providing high level access and elevated water pump positions. Some hydraulic platforms are articulated, which allows the arm to bend in one or more places, giving it the ability to go "up and over" an obstacle (such as a building roof). There are non-articulated platforms, based on standard aerial work platforms, although the most common type is the tower ladder (mentioned above in the Turntable Ladder section). HPs (articulated or not) may still have a ladder arrangement fitted to the arm, primarily as an emergency measure. In some jurisdictions these can be denoted ladder platforms. Most HPs are designed to reach a height of around 33 metres (100 feet), although larger models are capable of reaching heights of over 100 metres (328 feet).[2] Many HPs are fitted with additional equipment in the platform itself, which can include a control panel, lighting equipment, a fixed water outlet or monitor, power outlets or compressed air outlets (allowing the fixing of rescue equipment, such as Hydraulic rescue tools). Many are also adapted or capable of carrying a stretcher. Some units have video systems and remote control in case of dangerous chemical fires. Close up of Platform Some fire departments use aerial ladder platforms (ALPs), or aerial water towers, the purpose of which is to deploy an elevated master stream of water, although it does not provide any access for firefighters. In many departments however, this function is performed by a HP or TL (see above). |
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| Swifty | Mar 20 2010, 02:59 AM Post #2 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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A classic- I had this one growing up myself! The info I'm getting online suggests that this is an Oshkosh model. Can anyone confirm that? |
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| James | Mar 20 2010, 05:30 AM Post #3 |
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120K thats a lot of miles on a fire truck! |
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| Sak | Mar 20 2010, 06:23 AM Post #4 |
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Ezekiel 25:17
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I'm assuming this is the Maisto knock off. |
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| harlans toys | Mar 20 2010, 08:17 PM Post #5 |
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i beleive this one is an mb as i seem to remember the maisto one having some awful wheels on it and a black base and no interior with black windows i used to have several of these when i was younger and they were also a favourite of mine when i was young loads of my toy cars were the 80s mbs as i used to buy alot at car boot sales. in my opinion 80s mb's offer alot of play value |
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| Scooter | Mar 20 2010, 11:44 PM Post #6 |
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Yes its the primary truck for my city so where there is a fire this truck responds also it responds mutual aid for 2 local towns . Always running. 25 yrs of responding adds up miles besides parades. |
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