Guardian Hose Co.,Thurmont,MD.

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Organized in 1887, motorized in 1928, Co. 10 protects 50 sq. miles of rural, mountainous Frederick County. The all volunteer force answered 484 calls in 2010.
In 2012 the co. will celebrate 125 yrs. of service, this 1992 Pierce Lance 1250/1000 is due for replacement. E-102 has been a reliable rig for 19 yrs.
Warren W. Jenkins image

This 1994 FreightlinerFL80 4X4/Pierce 1250/500 is known as Rescue Eng. 101. It is 2nd out on PIA's, and 1st or 2nd out on brush or inclement weather calls.WW Jenkins image

Chevy Suburban known as Command 10, functions as duty/command vehicle, or EMS assist.

[Engine33Truck]

Thanks for posting these.  Intereting fleet, not sure I've seen more than 15 4x4 crew cab commercial rigs.

Why would they need to replace the 92 Lance?  I'm older than she is and I'm still going strong!! 

[brucobuff]

The biggest event for the Guardian Hose Co. is the annual carnival, held in July. It is an elaborate, week-long affair.
In 2006-07, it was one of the biggest fundraisers for the new fire station, which cost approx. $2.2 mil. and was completed in about 1 yr.
E-102 is posed in front of the 1950 station. This building only had 2 bays and the brush and utility trucks were parked in 2 garages out back.
RS 10, A 2006 Pierce Lance, is poking its nose out of the temp station  used during construction of the new sta. This old garage was rented from the local feed mill(in background)
RS 10 is seen in front of the new sta.
Warren W. Jenkins photos

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Old Station destruction and new station construction
Warren W. Jenkins photos

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2 previous versions of RS 10:
1972 Ford C-750/Swab, 1972-1989  J.V. Mogush slide, my collection
1988 Hahn T-94/89 Saulsbury, 1989-2006  Warren W. Jenkins photo, 2006
would love to know where each rig went...

[Engine33Truck]

Nice photos!

[FAO25]

2 previous versions of RS 10:
1972 Ford C-750/Swab, 1972-1989  J.V. Mogush slide, my collection
1988 Hahn T-94/89 Saulsbury, 1989-2006  Warren W. Jenkins photo, 2006
would love to know where each rig went...

Nice pics.
Ahhh the world would be a better place with more Swabs and Brucos.

[firecaptmd]

Not only Brucos and Swabs, but Hahns, Macks and Orens.

[FAO25]

Not only Brucos and Swabs, but Hahns, Macks and Orens.

Well, I'm also partial to Gerstenslager, Boyertown and Providence.  

P.S. I should have said Providence Body Co. (PROBCO) 

[brucobuff]

but Hahns, Macks and Orens.

Thurmont had all 3!
For those interested in Swab, a photo feature has been prepared for Spaamfaa's Enjine!Enjine! mag, hopefully in an upcoming issue.
I previously did the same for Bruco in a 2009 issue.

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Well, I'm also partial to Gerstenslager, Boyertown and Providence. 
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Gerstenslager is definitely in future plans for articles...
Providence/AmericanModular/Ranger would also be a worthy subject.

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Here is Thurmont's Oren fleet:

1945 Diamond T 500/? , retired 1970's (GHC 100 YR. History)
1954 Ford F  500/500   J. Floyd collection
1969 Chev. C-60 250/1000   unknown, WW Jenkins collection
The 54 and 69 rigs were both replaced in 1985

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engine 104
1984 Hahn 1999 Pierce refurb tanker pumper 1000 GPM 1500 GWT

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1927 Mack
housed at the Maryland Fire Museum

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Here is the 1927 Mack AB 500/? when it was in service, note the "modern" headlights, tires, and siren, this rig made it into the 1960's, its been at the museum almost 40 years.
R. Kimball collection, WW Jenkins archives