As the town continued to grow into the s, the department saw another need and decided to purchase its first ladder truck—a used apparatus from the Stamford CT Fire Department.
The department knew how the versatile single-axle Mack with Baker boom could maneuver through its response area and would add to its firefighting capabilities. Once the rig was purchased, it underwent an overhaul; the department made sure it was mechanically ready for service while minor body work was performed and a new white paint job was completed.
The tower ladder went in service as Truck 45, still with a clutch and manual transmission. In , the rig had another refurbishment by ITE Fire Apparatus: a new engine, an automatic transmission, and a cab with some other minor body work. Over the years, the rig went to numerous fires and runs for the FDNY and Belltown but, over time, the need for another major upgrade was becoming more apparent. In the State of New Jersey in northwest Bergen County, the Wyckoff Volunteer Fire Department was organized in ; its original apparatus was a hand-drawn chemical wagon.
In , the department purchased its second aerial ladder, a midship, open-cab foot Seagrave that had a gas motor, standard transmission, and hydraulic braking system. Unfortunately, the ladder needed some major mechanical repairs during a time of a tight town budget and fiscal restraint in the s. The rig was repowered with a Mack diesel engine with a Jake Brake, used transmission, axles, and air brakes installed while a roof was found to create the enclosed cab.
The aerial operated for some time afterward and at some major fires but, because of its age, was in need of replacement. The department apparatus committee sat down with township administrators and figured out costs, needs, and funding.
Their plan was also to purchase a used tower ladder from New York City and begin their own rehab process of it. As luck would have it, Baker Aerialscope had purchased a few used tower ladders from the city auction and began its own refurbishment of these rigs. These units were stripped down to the frame with major overhauls taking place that included rebuilding the boom sections; hydraulic pumps and lines; outrigger and jack repairs and upgrades; and engine, transmission, and drivetrain work.
All of this was occurring at the same time as Wyckoff began its search to purchase a rebuilt tower ladder. This rig had a checkered past: As it was operating at a fire on the boardwalk, the boards snapped and the rig went through.
Wyckoff has a photo of that incident in its collection, which is proudly displayed in the firehouse. The engine and transmission were also completely rebuilt, and the rig went into service after all the members received formal driver training and operational drills. On this site you will find the most complete archive of apparatus photos of the New York City Fire Department. Every First Line piece of apparatus in the department is represented here along with every Special Unit, as well as nearly every support unit the department has.
Many of these are shown 2, 3 even 4 or 5 times as the companies personalize the rigs. Also represented within these pages are many apparatus from areas surrounding New York City. Now, for the legalese. All Photos on this site were taken by me, Michael Martinelli , and are copyright protected.
Any duplication, whether in print, or on the internet is expressly prohibited. Now, with that out of the way, enjoy the site! But I have managed to get out a couple of times. Added to Passaic County-Paterson top pic.
Added to Monmouth County-Freehold Twp. Added to Lehigh County-Whitehall Twp. Personnel were sent to Ground Zero to cut the couplings off buried and destroyed hose and recouple to new hose shipped in from the manufacturers. They were organized into hour shifts and worked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Many apparatus manufacturers also helped by sending fire mechanics, parts, and equipment to Ground Zero and the shops. The second important factor that contributed to a quick turnaround was standardization. Most of the fleet is from the same apparatus manufacturer, so parts such as cab and compartment doors were salvaged from the destroyed apparatus and used on serviceable apparatus.
Spare apparatus also played a major role in restoring the working fleet. Donations of new apparatus and support vehicles were accepted from several private sources, apparatus manufacturers, and automobile dealerships. Given the magnitude of this disaster, the uniformed and civilian personnel of FDNY did an incredible job of restoring the fleet to operating condition in such a short time. He is an advisory board member of Fire Engineering and the FDIC and lectures extensively on apparatus purchase and safety issues.
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