The local FD here used soda acid until the 1940’s I believe. They had a dual tank set up so when the first went dry they switched to the second then replenished the spent tank so it was ready to go and would repeat this process back and forth until the fire was extinguished using 1 booster line. They used this unit on a field fire at my great grandfather’s farm back in the day and it made the soil barren for several years wherever the chemical concoction had been sprayed! Great video👍
10,000 dollars in 1915 is 293,000 dollars in 2022 according to one inflation calculator. Great video, and it's always great to see those old engines getting some love.
Man. I love your stories so I'll share one too. My dad has been working for the Frisco (texas) Fire Department for 20 years, as an engineer and a fire safety clown. 2 years ago when making the set for the clown show, he tore his rotator cuff. He had SO much sick time and vacation time that he saved over the years that he stacked an impressive 1 1/2 years of it. He took some of his sick time and went to the hospital to get it checked out. They didn't help at ALL, but he still had to go to his city doctor. And a long time later and after lots of doctor visits, he tried to get an MRI but he didn't get approved TWICE. He finally got an MRI and that's when they figured out he tore his ACL and rotator cuff. He saved enough money for an ACL reconstruction surgery and that made him able to move his arm more. The doctors said that his rotator cuff could not be fixed (from what I remember). He was told to go to physical therapy, and he did, but while doing physical therapy he had a slap tear and tore 2 more tendons. Sucks for him. Somehow, our neighbor tore his rotator cuff too so sometimes they'd give each other advice. He still could not lift his arm above his head, and what he DIDN'T know was that he was supposed to apply for disability with the city's insurance, so he waited too long because the city changed insurance companies, so he was kinda screwed. He had gone to physical therapy 90 times and then stopped. Only ONE person texted him to get well soon or goodbye or ANYTHING like that. Sick-time donations were a thing but nobody donated sick time to him! He applied multiple times for disability but never got approved because of the insurance, and was about to run out of sick time so he called IAFF (International Association of Firefighters) a labor union, which labor unions don't have a lot of power in Texas. He requested his lawyer and they said they would call him back. He had 4 days of sick time left so he didn't have a lot of time. So he waited, but nobody called him back! The city literally didn't care about him. So, he got fired. By the way, he's doing great now, loves making brisket, and is near his 50th birthday. Anyways, workman's comp won't pay for ANYTHING. Edit: Thanks for replying. I love your videos btw.
So glad you like them. Make sure to wash inside out the first couple of times to make sure it does not fade. There should be instructions. Thank you for your support and we will keep bringing more from around the world as long as we can
Loved seeing the old pumps that you had to keep training on so you remember what valve did what. Mike have you ever thought about doing a Heroes Next Door on the pumps such as Waterous and Hale. Where they began up to today's modern pumps supplied for new apparatus. It would be interesting to see hone long ago these companies have been in business for the fire service.
I had a chance to drive a 1939 Fire Truck for parades The amount of work it took to just steer it took a lot of getting used to. Unfortunately it become to expensive to maintain and the group ended p selling it to a collector.
How ever you film the video is absolutely orsum, but if I could make a small sergestion is yes you did address the audio problem at the beginning but if both the host and your self wear a microphone it would be better to be able to hear both sides of the conversation. Because you were load and clear but very hard to hear your host speak.
Thanks for the suggestions. We have worked out the issues and found what the problem was. Other that me just being my normal loud Italian 😉. We apologize for the issues and will continue to improve. Thanks for watching
The local FD here used soda acid until the 1940’s I believe. They had a dual tank set up so when the first went dry they switched to the second then replenished the spent tank so it was ready to go and would repeat this process back and forth until the fire was extinguished using 1 booster line. They used this unit on a field fire at my great grandfather’s farm back in the day and it made the soil barren for several years wherever the chemical concoction had been sprayed! Great video👍
10,000 dollars in 1915 is 293,000 dollars in 2022 according to one inflation calculator. Great video, and it's always great to see those old engines getting some love.
Man. I love your stories so I'll share one too. My dad has been working for the Frisco (texas) Fire Department for 20 years, as an engineer and a fire safety clown. 2 years ago when making the set for the clown show, he tore his rotator cuff. He had SO much sick time and vacation time that he saved over the years that he stacked an impressive 1 1/2 years of it. He took some of his sick time and went to the hospital to get it checked out. They didn't help at ALL, but he still had to go to his city doctor. And a long time later and after lots of doctor visits, he tried to get an MRI but he didn't get approved TWICE. He finally got an MRI and that's when they figured out he tore his ACL and rotator cuff. He saved enough money for an ACL reconstruction surgery and that made him able to move his arm more. The doctors said that his rotator cuff could not be fixed (from what I remember). He was told to go to physical therapy, and he did, but while doing physical therapy he had a slap tear and tore 2 more tendons. Sucks for him. Somehow, our neighbor tore his rotator cuff too so sometimes they'd give each other advice. He still could not lift his arm above his head, and what he DIDN'T know was that he was supposed to apply for disability with the city's insurance, so he waited too long because the city changed insurance companies, so he was kinda screwed. He had gone to physical therapy 90 times and then stopped. Only ONE person texted him to get well soon or goodbye or ANYTHING like that. Sick-time donations were a thing but nobody donated sick time to him! He applied multiple times for disability but never got approved because of the insurance, and was about to run out of sick time so he called IAFF (International Association of Firefighters) a labor union, which labor unions don't have a lot of power in Texas. He requested his lawyer and they said they would call him back. He had 4 days of sick time left so he didn't have a lot of time. So he waited, but nobody called him back! The city literally didn't care about him. So, he got fired. By the way, he's doing great now, loves making brisket, and is near his 50th birthday. Anyways, workman's comp won't pay for ANYTHING. Edit: Thanks for replying. I love your videos btw.
Thank you for sharing but that completely sucked. Glade to hear he is doing ok now. Companies should do better.
@@HeroesNextDoor Yeah. Thanks.
damn dude :(
Just got my sweatshirt in my challenge coin today sweatshirts are amazing thank you again
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Brunswick vol. Fire company has 1922 American LaFrance engine. - restored by Wade Watson.
It doesn’t matter how you do the video, it’s all about the 117 year old fire engine that still operates. She is beautiful!
WHAT A PRIVILEGE! BEAUTIFUL PIECE ! BROTHER MIKE , WAS LOVIN IT ! LOL ! THANK YOU ! THE WALK AROUND BLEW ME AWAY ! 🇺🇲
Glad you enjoyed it
I really like the new style of video! So cool to see such an iconic rig in working condition!
Glad you like them!
Great Firetruck.
Nice change of pace video Mike!
Loved seeing the old pumps that you had to keep training on so you remember what valve did what. Mike have you ever thought about doing a Heroes Next Door on the pumps such as Waterous and Hale. Where they began up to today's modern pumps supplied for new apparatus. It would be interesting to see hone long ago these companies have been in business for the fire service.
Those trucks sat at Kulsar's garage for years
AWESOME!!
Thanks!!
Please come to freeburg Pennsylvania we have a old model T that has been restored
I had a chance to drive a 1939 Fire Truck for parades The amount of work it took to just steer it took a lot of getting used to. Unfortunately it become to expensive to maintain and the group ended p selling it to a collector.
Keep doing these type videos, love the channel as always. Not your fault but sound did stink.
Yeah I learn something new every time we film
How ever you film the video is absolutely orsum, but if I could make a small sergestion is yes you did address the audio problem at the beginning but if both the host and your self wear a microphone it would be better to be able to hear both sides of the conversation.
Because you were load and clear but very hard to hear your host speak.
Thanks for the suggestions. We have worked out the issues and found what the problem was. Other that me just being my normal loud Italian 😉. We apologize for the issues and will continue to improve. Thanks for watching
I’m surprised the ‘tradition’ crew aren’t wanting us to start using these types of engines again, cos you know, tradition…..🤷🏽♂️