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Retired Florida Fire Truck To Benefit Small Alabama VFD
November 26, 2012
An Alabama volunteer fire department’s need for a tanker truck has been met by an Escambia County, Fla., department in a deal sealed with a handshake.
The McCall Volunteer Fire Department in Escambia County, Ala., needed more water available to fight fires; the largest tank they had could only hold 750 gallons. The department had been saving up for 12 years looking to buy a new-to-them truck.
The Bellview Volunteer Fire Department in Florida was retiring a 1,500 gallon tanker purchased by then Chief Al Davie 27 years ago. Davie was on hand as current Bellview VFD members gave McCall VFD members a quick run through of the tanker and any needed special instructions.
With a handshake between Bellview Chief Troy Johnson and McCall Chief Charles Jackson, the old tanker was on its way to its new home in Alabama.
Pictured: An retiring tanker truck was transferred from the Bellview Volunteer Fire Department in Florida to the McCall VFD in Alabama recently. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
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7 Responses to “Retired Florida Fire Truck To Benefit Small Alabama VFD”
@Brad, the next time you or someone close to you needs a firefighter. The last thing on your mind will be how much did this cost the taxpayers. These men and women sacrifice their lives, time with their family, and so much more. They didn’t say they had bought a “shiny new firetruck”. But if they did, it was to protect us, and well deserved.
For a fire truck to still be in service and looking as good as that one does after 27 years of service, it says alot about those who used it and took care of it. Regardless of whether it is out of date or not, smaller vol fire depts cannot afford to purchase equipment like that, and they have to use what is available to purchase the equipment needed to protect their community. This truck is still in great shape and will serve McCall for many years. This engine has carried me to many a call and I have pumped many hrs and fires with this truck, hate to see it go, but glad it is going to a department that can continue to put it to good use.
Bob-N-Lou,
As a former firefighter, Bellview tanker is out of date for safety reasons, which is not safe for firefighters to ride on because it is not a closed cab. Which will make insurance higher, and more costly repair to keep it running. If you purchase newer truck, it is up to date for safety, and is all a closed cab now as today. Insurance is lower. Less Repair. Good for 15-20 years depends on the wear of it…
>>>If it is still in good shape and operational then why did the Bellview FD need another one? Remember folks, you are paying for that shiny new firetruck.
Where does the story say Bellview got another truck? They didn’t. Equals savings
If it is still in good shape and operational then why did the Bellview FD need another one? Remember folks, you are paying for that shiny new firetruck.
This is the way the whole world should work…together. Congratulations! Cudos to the bellview fire dept!
What a great way to help…one fire department to another fire department! And a great use of a “pre-owned vehicle”!!! Each Fire Department wins on this one!