"The Joker"

Published by the Miles Greenwood Historical Fire Apparatus Society

The Southwest Ohio Chapter of the Society for the Preservation And Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America

David J. Jones, Editor

JULY 2008

Club News:



The next monthly Miles Greenwood meeting will be held Tuesday, July 15th, at 7:30pm. We will meet at the Wyoming Ohio Fire Station, 600 Grove Avenue near Wyoming Avenue (behind Encore Bistro and Bar, formerly Sturkey’s Restaurant). Parking is across the street in the public arts lot. Use the front public entrance to the Safety Service Building.



Everyone had a fantastic time at the 2008 Child Wellness Fair & Firefighter Competition at Perfect North Ski Slopes!

The Miles Greenwood Society sponsored the Fire Apparatus Muster. Club members displayed their apparatus and manned the club table to spread the word about this wonderful hobby and the supporting organization known as SPAAMFAA! Firefighters from around the tri-state participated in an obstacle course and children climbed through the safety/smoke house and had the opportunity to spray water with a firehose. There was also a car show and a delicious chicken dinner cooked up by the Miller-York Firefighters. Chip Lytle and the Plackes even managed to get their American-LaFrance engines to throw some water! Thanks to all those who participated, and to Jamey Ponte for pouring all his time and energy to organize the event. Great job!

At the June meeting, Paul Tieman shared stories from his road trip to Alaska including a visit to a rural firehouse. Sounds like fire protection is a challenge in the 49th state!



Wanted:

Vintage ambulance and related items for “History of EMS in Kentucky” display during the 2008 Kentucky Firefighters Conference August 2-5, 2008. Also, antique fire apparatus are needed to participate in the conference parade on Sunday, August 3, 2008. Parade route: Drawbridge Inn to the Newport Peace Bell. Contact Ft. Thomas Fire Chief Mark Bailey at 859-441-8393, mbailey@ftthomas.org or Mike Fronimos dr_detroit_1969@yahoo.com


14” flat front pole mounted spotlight for a 1936 Ford pumper. Contact Dick Koeniger at dkoeniger@seidata.com.


Cincinnati received three Ahrens-Fox 750-gpm pumpers in 1938. The trio had the unique distinction of being equipped with Seagrave pumps, the only A-F rigs to do so. They were assigned to Engines 37, 49, and 38. Serial #9056 (Engine 37 - Engine 7) is now owned by Steve Dalpe of Houston, Texas who is restoring the rig. If you have any photos of these or other Cincinnati apparatus, please let me know. I may be interested in acquiring a digital copy of your picture. Contact: Steve Hagy at stemel@fuse.net.


My husband is restoring a 1929 (rebuilt in 1935) Stutz fire engine that was used in Arnold, Pennsylvania. I would like the patches, badges or whatever decorations would be seen on a uniform for a chief in that town of that era. Any information you can provide will be appreciated. Thanks. Judy Buntin NITNUB007@aol.com.


For Sale:

1991 Boardman 54 FT. Telesquirt. International 4 door chassis, 6 person crew cab, 1250 GPM Waterous pump 500 Gallon Water Tank 1000 GPM Deluge Nozzle Mileage: 10960 – Engine Hours: 954 Miscellaneous: Side and Rear Ladder/Nozzle Controls; Additional Nozzle Control at Ladder Tip; 3 rear seat SCBA mounting brackets; 3 SCBA brackets in side compartment; SCBA packs with masks (No bottles); ladders; pike poles; 5000 watt Kohler truck mounted generator; 2 – 500 watt quartz lights; hand held spotlight; various nozzles and hose appliances; 2 Mattydale pre-connect bins; Rear 2 1/2” in-bed outlet for blitz attack line; rear bed capable of holding 800 - 900 feet 5 inch hose; Pump panel/rear panel to ladder tip intercom; Two way 16 channel VHF mobile radio; and more. Excellent condition; very well maintained; used very little in a small community. Asking price: $69,900 Contact Chief Jude Zilliox, Cell, 859-801-0184, or Home, 859-635-5544, or Chief Ret. Joe Eggemeier, 859-441-1661, Cell, 859-322-2827


1958 Pirsch Pumper (number 2408) Freshly rebuilt engine, little rust through. Missing ladders, bell, siren and name plates (that's how I got it). I'd love to finish it, but too many projects in my way right now. Contact Don at 513-382-2178 cell or bubs39@hotmail.com.


1978 FORD LT-8000 Fire Engine. Jackson Township Fire Department in Nashville, Indiana announces a raffle to win this fire engine. Rebuilt pump which was certified in 2007, 210 HP Engine, 2500 gallon water tank, Q-Siren and Deck Gun, Odometer: 52,575, Hour Meter: 3,687. For more details visit www.jtfd5.org or call 812-988-6201. Raffle number: 113367 – Ticket Price is $100 – Tickets are numbered and only 500 tickets will be sold. Date/Time of Raffle: 2pm EST, July 4, 2008 – You DO NOT need to be present to win. Contact information: Glenn Elmore, Chief Jackson Twp. FD 4181 SR 45, PO Box 610, Nashville, IN. 47448 or email: jtfd@sbcglobal.net.


1963 Ford pumper. V-8 gas, manual transmission. Contact Rick Cornatzer at 727-842-3956 or ftcusa@tampabay.rr.com,New Port Richey, FL.


1962 GMC Indy Fire Department built Hose Tender. It is approximately the size of a full size pickup truck and is rated a Ton and 1/2. 11,700 miles. In good mechanical shape. V-6 with manual transmission. Presently located in Battle Creek, MI. $3200. Drivable Questions or want pictures email mailto:engine4@voyager.net or cell 269 963-3473. Warren Lun, Battle Creek, MI


A few thousand Seagrave parts for sale. We recently purchased Cincinnati’s entire inventory. We have all kinds of stuff springs, axles, spring pins, doors new in shipping crate, windshields, cozy wings, tail boards, windshield wiper arms and motors, bumpers, spring shackles, ladder cables and pulleys and more. If you are interested email me or give me a call at 513-616-5389 or justinbarkey@yahoo.com.


1977 Ford E-One. 30,000 Miles Diesel, Engine Automatic Transmission, 500 Gallon Tank. No Pump, to be removed before sale. 6-new tires less than 1,000 miles. Light bar and Federal Siren. Generator,14 Foot Ladder, 24 Foot Ladder, Rust on cab, body in good shape. Asking $2,500. This truck is sold as is and will be available 10/15/2007. Contact Chief Nathan B. Nation, Spencer County (KY) Fire Protection District at 502-477-3228.


1978 American LaFrance Century 1500 GPM pumper. Ex-Des Moines, IA. Contact Miles Greenwood member Tom Schneider at 859-283-2676

Events:

July 5, 2008: Germantown, OH. Eleventh Annual Fire Apparatus Show Antique and Flea Market at Veteran's Memorial Park on N. Walnut St. starting at 10 AM.


July 19, 2008: PPPSI Annual Indianapolis Muster. Wayne Twp. FD training Grounds.


July 26, 2008: Frankenmuth, MI. 36th Annual Muster. Heritage Park.


July 30-Aug 3, 2008: Syracuse, NY. SPAAMFAA Summer Convention and Muster hosted by the Central New York Chapter. SPAAMFAA’s 50th Anniversary


August 3, 2008: Northern Kentucky parade. Drawbridge Inn to the Newport Peace Bell. Looking for antique fire apparatus to participate in the parade to be held on the afternoon of Sunday, August 3, 2008. If you are interested, and would like to be in the parade, contact Ft. Thomas Fire Chief Mark Bailey at 859-441-8393 or mbailey@ftthomas.org .


August 16, 2008: Crothersville, IN. 5th Annual Antique Fire Engine Show, 10 AM to 3PM, hosted by Jeff Rider & the Derby City Truck Club at the Uniontown Fire Museum & Jeff Rider home. 1628 S. US Highway 3, Crothersville, IN 47229. Information: Jeff (812) 523-3305 or (812) 498-4777, Email:firetruckjr@yahoo.com or Charlie Hatfield (800) 999-8972.


September 13, 2008: 5th Annual 9-11 Memorial Ride to benefit The Cincinnati Fire Museum. Start on Court Street, finish at the Harley-Davidson Store on Tennessee Avenue.



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Contact the Miles Greenwood Society at: President: Jeff Placke 7808 Seward Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45231, 513-931-939, jfp081@aol.com

Editor: David J. Jones 1632 Robinson Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45223, 513-541-1318, jonesd332.yahoo.com

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