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Tag: Engine 3

Wordless Wednesday – The Big Reveal

August 13, 2014 mack505

Posted in Blog, fireTagged Engine 3, Howe

Professional strength?!

December 13, 2011 mack505

I've mentioned in these pages before that I am an inveterate reader. I read books and magazines like a normal person. I also read elevator permits, cereal boxes, and the backs of menus. I read fine print.    You would be amazed at the obscure things I learn.    Today I had occasion to do… Continue reading Professional strength?! →

Posted in BlogTagged antique, Engine 3, fire apparatus, oddities

Reunion II

December 7, 2011 mack5053 Comments

This is part 2 of a multipart series. If you missed the beginning, you might want to check out part 1.     So it was off to northern NH to retrieve the Howe. The current owner said she's been well maintained and should be ready for the long trip home, but antique trucks can… Continue reading Reunion II →

Posted in family, fireTagged Engine 3, fire apparatus, RowleyFire

Reunion I

December 6, 2011 mack5051 Comment

When I was a young recruit, we trained a lot on our reserve engine. Engine 3 was a 1963 International/Howe with a 750 GPM pump and 500 gallons of water. She was a legend in our department.   When delivered in 1964, Engine 3 provided an 88% increase in the department's pumping capacity. Although only… Continue reading Reunion I →

Posted in fireTagged Engine 3, fire apparatus, RowleyFire
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