"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

NOVEMBER 2007

Club News:

We are back in Wyoming this month! The next Miles Greenwood meeting will be held Tuesday, November 20, at 7:30pm at the Wyoming Ohio Fire Station. The fire station is at 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.

Thanks to Joe Eggemeier for arranging and hosting our October meeting at the Wilder Kentucky South Fire Station. It is always fun to visit new places!

At the meeting, Joe reminded the club to mark their calendars for next summer’s parade from the Drawbridge Inn to the Peace Bell in Newport. They are 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.


Our webmaster Bill Strite would like remind the membership to continue to submit photos & information to publish on the club website. Bill can be reached at webmaster@milesgreenwood.org. If you have not already done so, take a look at our site: http://milesgreenwood.org/


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Joe Eggemeier sent in this interesting story he saw in Fire Chief Magazine:

A few years ago, several retired firefighters from the Tucson (Ariz.) Fire Department decided that they should open a fire museum. Unfortunately, a lack of both money and a building to house the museum prohibited the idea. However, the men were determined to find a memorable project to work on, so they decided to buy an old fire truck and convert it to a hearse that could be used for retired firefighters’ funerals. The retirees formed the Last Alarm Foundation Inc., a non-profit foundation that would fund their project and allow the Tucson community to express its appreciation for retired heroes at the same time.

After some negotiating, the retirees bought a 1954 Mack L model fire truck for $1,200. They removed the trucks hosebed and designed a 32-inch lift on which a casket could be placed and raised. It is envisioned that this apparatus will have many roles to play, including Fire Safety Education and Fund Raising functions, as well as transporting our departed Brothers and Sisters to their final places of rest.....their "Last Alarm"

For more information about the foundation and the fire truck hearse project, go to www.lastalarmfoundation.com or call 520-444-6388.

Wanted:

Red lens for a General Detroit Model RE954E8. Contact Phil Eha at firetruck@fuse.net or 859-866-0714.


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.


Vintage fire truck for a wedding. Hello, my name is Jessica Hayes and my fiancé is a firefighter with the City of Cincinnati. We are getting married on May 10, 2008 and we would LOVE to rent a vintage fire truck for our wedding day. Please contact Jessica if you can help. Jessica.Hayes@hamilton-co.org or office:513-946-4729


May 10, 2008 the Village of Carroll, Ohio will be celebrating its 175th anniversary, and the Greenfield Twp Fire Department will be celebrating its 60th anniversary. We would like antique fire apparatus for our parade that day. If anyone is interested, please contact Chief Terry Morris Greenfield Township Fire Dept. 3245 Havensport Rd NW Carroll, Ohio 43112 740-756-4644 or chief560@greenfieldtwp.org.


For Sale:

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.

1951 International Harvester L-160 Fire Truck, Howe body, fully equipped, just as it came from the firehouse! Only 10,700 actual miles. 100% original. Runs great. Looks great. Always kept inside. Asking $3700. Contact : Charlie Thies @ 812-926-2573. 2007-09-19

1945 Mack pumper for sale, served Earl Navy Base, NJ. Fair condition. Located in Northeast PA. $3000.00 email for pictures: wendy@hazleton.net.


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


1967 Ford Fire Truck. Gas Engine, 5-speed, manual transmission. All hoses, ladders, tarp, reels, axe, included. Runs very well, it does 65-70 on the highway. Brakes have just been maintained. Sirens, lights and emergency band radio are operational. No rust. Body is in excellent condition. Make Offer. Being sold on consignment to raise funds for a local grade school, Royalmont Academy in Mason Ohio. Contact: Peg Wiederhold 513-398-7351 studio@go-concepts.com.

Events:

November 15, 2007: Dedication of the New Cincinnati Fire Station 9, 4379 Reading Road, 10am. This is the first new fire house built in the city since 1982.


February 20-23, 2008: Dallas, TX. SPAAMFAA Annual Meeting and Convention hosted by the North Texas Chapter.


Central Ohio Chapter's 20th Annual Muster Muster, Saturday, June 21, 2008 State Fire Academy, Reynoldsburg, OH


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 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.



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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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