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New Forum Suggestions Wanted!
« on: May 17, 2005, 06:30:21 PM »
Hi Everyone, it's your friendly neighborhood webmaster. I'm going to collect all the forum topic suggestions here on this post. I'd like your opinions as to whether I should set them up or not. If you have any ideas, please feel free to post them here also!  

So without further ado, here are the suggestions (in no particulat order)

1. I think you should add a subforum where you can discuss recent fires and incidents in each state, kinda like the "APPARATUS" Sub-Forum but with the state names Very Happy . Remember, this is only a suggestion Idea. -Lilick48

2. How about a topicboard for fire apparatus models? (I was thinking of kits and scratchbuilt) but it could also include die-cast and whatever else anyone is into. I don't model myself, but I had some great photos of some models scratch built by a family friend and retired captain. He wins all kinds of shows... -HmaximS

3. Hey Greg, I was thinking it would be great to talk to some of the YFD old timers out there about their careers and some of their memorys. There are still a few that were on in the 30's and 40's and have family that goes back to the origins almost. Perhaps you could feature one every now and then Just a thought. -bs918

4. I know you have the flea market for selling fire related items but how about putting a sport for apparatus for sale and maybe an apparatus wanted sectionsomewhere on the fourms. or did I miss these? maybe it will bring more hits to the site just an idea I had. -emt805

Any others? Thoughts?
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Re: New Forum Suggestions Wanted!
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2005, 08:40:05 AM »
I would like to see a section on diecast, models, etc.  There are alot of people building lego fire trucks and stations.  Check out www.ialfd.org.
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Re: New Forum Suggestions Wanted!
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2005, 01:45:18 PM »
Quote from: "pgoogs @ Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:40 am"
I would like to see a section on diecast, models, etc.  There are alot of people building lego fire trucks and stations.  Check out www.ialfd.org.
Paul


Your wish is my command :) I've set up a Diecast/Legos/Models forum under General Fire Discussion. Let's ee if there is any interest. pgoogs, I set you up as a moderator of that forum.
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Re: New Forum Suggestions Wanted!
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2005, 08:05:50 PM »
Greg,
I noticed there are posts on the memorbilia (spelling?) section that pertain to the new forum for diecast/models/legos, including mine on legos.  Not sure if you want to move them over or what.

Paul

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Re: New Forum Suggestions Wanted!
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2011, 02:24:17 PM »
While I realize that this is an OLD thread, I do have a suggestion...

Would it be possible to have either a permanent (sticky?) thread
or maybe even a forum for old, historic, antique and/or privately owned
apparatus?

There are a lot of posts all through your site and a lot of comments
and discussions about this topic by both individuals and FDs alike.

I realize it would be an initial chore to round up those posts and
move them to a dedicated forum, but I believe that it would pay off
for you in the end.

Please consider this? Thank you.

I have quite a collection of older fire apparatus pics myself if that
would help get things started. Possibly you have received similar requests?
« Last Edit: January 25, 2011, 02:26:39 PM by Twig »
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Re: New Forum Suggestions Wanted!
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2011, 02:50:54 PM »
Would consider a section/thread whatever you call it on fire tools and equipment. Something where we could post this is and what is it's. What is a Hayward New York State Lock Breaker? What is an Aungst Plaster Hook for example. I guess there might be some of this buried in memorabilia. However I am suggesting a more mainstream discussion. There is a wide variety of nozzles, fitting tools, ladders etc. Just a thought and I guess a desire.
This is still the best site on fire stuff I've come across. Thanks for all your work.
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Re: New Forum Suggestions Wanted!
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2011, 06:24:19 PM »
I have two major hobbies: 1. Collecting 1:24 scale, die-cast models of fire apparatus from 1906 through 1955, and 2. Collecting photos of fire apparatus for the same historical period (I probably have nearly a thousand or more). Anything that contributes to either of these hobbies would be great.  I will be happy to assist this effort in any way I can.  I'm pleased this may come about.
Dan E. Boyd (former chief Shadyside, Ohio Fire Dept. and member of  Panhandle Pumpers Society)
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Re: New Forum Suggestions Wanted!
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2011, 08:23:17 PM »
I like the previous three suggestions, and I have one of my own.   A hobby of mine is to design (or rather spec out) fire apparatus, possibly a section that caters to apparatus design rather than just pictures?  If there already is one, I missed it.
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Re: New Forum Suggestions Wanted!
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2011, 11:27:36 PM »
How about an Instant Messenger like Facebook?






Just kidding, just kidding.;D
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Re: New Forum Suggestions Wanted!
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2011, 08:32:18 PM »
      I BELIEVE A CHAT ROOM WOULD BE USED.FOR  EXAMPLE  THERE WAS  A LARGE FIRE IN DETROIT AND NO ONE POSTED ANYTHING AS OF  NOW .
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Re: New Forum Suggestions Wanted!
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2011, 10:57:14 PM »
I second the suggestion on tools, I have a prized claw tool I would post. (If I could resize the picture)
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Re: New Forum Suggestions Wanted!
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2011, 11:39:23 PM »
That'd be interesting to see, is a Kelly Tool type claw or a crow bar type law?
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Re: New Forum Suggestions Wanted!
« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2011, 10:12:39 PM »
Ok, we have a die cast/lego/models section.

IM and chat never seem to work right and I can't get it to integrate the way I would like to the forums. I'm going to have to put those on hold for a while I think due to logistic issues.

A "Tools of the Trade" section would make a great addition to the board (minus fire trucks and alarm stuff)! I'll ponder it a little bit more and probably add a section for that here in the forums this weekend sometime. We could move the Lowery hydrant discussion into there maybe.

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Re: New Forum Suggestions Wanted!
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2011, 12:03:07 AM »
What about the thread for old/private/antique apparatus????

Just asking...again.

Thank you. (figured you just missed me!  ;D )
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Re: New Forum Suggestions Wanted!
« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2011, 12:18:53 AM »
Yeah I missed your post Twig!

I'll add a forum for Old/Private/Antique apparatus to the list as well.

Thanks!
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