"ENGINE 41" was put in service on 04-26-1967 by the Johnstown PA FD and was built by the Seagrave Corporation
"ENGINE 41" was purchased by "Engine Co.4" in July 2005. The diesel motor was immediately rebuilt and extensive mechanical work was done in 2005. In 2006 'E-41' was repainted and re-lettered to look as it does today. Other additions include metal and body panel replacement, new brakes and tires, and new electrical components. This engine is completely road-worthy and operational.
"ENGINE 42" was put in service on 04-26-1984 by the Callao VA VFD and was built jointly by the Ford Motor Co. and the W.S. Darley Co.
"ENGINE 42" was purchased by "Engine Co. 4" in August 2006. It was immediately placed in service by "Engine Co. 4". This apparatus was purchased fully equipped and operational. The piece has been thoroughly cleaned, checked and re-lettered to the appearance it has today. This engine is completely road-worthy and operational.
1967 Seagrave 531-BS-1000
1000 gpm Pumper
1984 Ford-Darley C-800
1000 gpm Pumper
***NEWS FROM THE FLOOR***
Proud members of
Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department since 1967
Old Dominion Historical Fire Society since 2006
Seagrave Owners Society since 2005
S.P.A.A.M.F.A.A. since 2010
FOR MORE PICTURES OF 'ENGINE CO.4'
and
OTHER GREAT FIRE APPARATUS AND EVENTS
go to
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* PICTURES FROM THE PAST *
Brentwood VFD's
1969 ALF E-41 in station
after its
1970 rebuild due to a
traffic accident
APPARATUS REPORT
"Engine Company 4" has been very busy this past year!
In the year 2012 we plan on finishing all of the major projects scheduled for "Engine Company 4" which includes finishing punch-list items for Utility-4, some intermediate projects on E-41,
and updating some systems on Squad-4.
At present, all apparatus is in the "up" status and all equip-ment is operational as well. We have received a Hurst Rescue Tool for Squad-4 and as soon as it is thoroughly checked out and PMed, it will be installed on Squad-4. Lighting upgrades will be done before spring.
All bills and repairs, so far, have been completed ahead of schedule and under budget! All bills are paid in full!
MEMBER
OLD DOMINION HISTORICAL FIRE SOCIETY
SINCE 2006
KEEPING THE SPIRIT ALIVE
SINCE 2005
ENGINE COMPANY 4 ACTIVITIES
Our newly-acquired Squad has received a new and improved lightbar that duplicates the original one install- ed in 1985, but has new lighting technology inside that re- sults in less current draw and better warning lighting. The next steps will be to overhaul the rear lightbar with the same type of technology.
With our Utility Unit in service, fuel costs have gone down significantly due to the smaller motor, plus we are getting better public exposure because we are using a marked vehicle.
At a recent company meeting it was decided to begin construction of an addition to quarters to house Squad 4. This will result in a new gravel apron and an additional bay behind the present quarters. Site clearing and preparation has already begun as of JAN 2012.
"Squad 4"
in quarters with new front lightbar
1957 Willys Jeep CJ-5
Basic Utility Unit
"UTILITY 4" was built in 1957 by the Willys-Overland Corp. It was originally a standard CJ-5 used on a local farm.
"UTILITY 4" was purchased in Sept 2009
and restored and rebuilt into its present configuration. It was placed in service in SEPT 2010. "UTILITY 4" carries a basic com- pliment of firefighting tools and extinguish- ers. It has been painted and lettered to match the rest of the fleet.
'U-4' is for support personnel and equipment at events and to carry out official business.
21 JAN 2012 ICYCC INstallation Banquet, Bluff Point, VA.
28 JAN 2012 ODHFS Convention & Banquet at the
Chesterfield County Airport, Chesterfield, VA.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
ENGINE COMPANY 4 EVENT REPORT
Our newest piece, Squad 4, attended its first major event on 24 SEPT 2011 and brought home a Special Award. We are looking forward to more events with the new apparatus! Our Utility Unit was used for a few courier runs recently and performed nicely. Some PM is due on U-4 this winter.
E-41 made an appearance by invitation on 1 OCT at the Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club Vintage Car Show.
E-42 travelled to Phoebus, VA for the annual fire prevention and community parade on 8 OCT. We had a full crew and the event and hospitality afterward were wonderful!
E-41 was on display at "Oktoberfest" in White Stone VA on 22 OCT. It was also the featured vehicle on the dash plaque awarded to all attending vehicles!
During December "Engine Company 4" attended two
Christmas events. The first was in Kinsale, VA with Squad
4 and the second was in Kilmarnock, VA where we dump-
ed the house and FILLED all 3 pieces! E-41, E-42 and the
Squad all were in the parade to the delight of many!
Squad-4 at the
Annual Christmas Parade
Kinsale, Virginia
3 DEC 2011
E-42 on display
at the
Annual Christmas Parade
Kilmarnock, VA
9 DEC 2011
1985 Chevrolet-Gerstenslager
Medium-Duty Rescue Squad
"SQUAD 4" was put in service on 02-15-1985 by the Thalia VA VFD and is the combination of a Chevrolet chassis and an earlier Gersten-
schlager Company 6-man walk-in rescue body.
"SQUAD 4" was purchased by "Engine Co. 4" in August 2011. It was immediately placed in service by "Engine Co. 4". This apparatus was purchased fully equipped and operational. The piece has been thouroughly cleaned, checked and re-lettered to the appearance it has today. All on-board equipment is operational and the vehicle is completely roadworthy.
E-41 on the Dash Plaque
for
"Oktoberfest"
White Stone, Virginia
22 OCT 2011
FIRE PREVENTION MESSAGE!
A new year begins! Thoughts now turn to new projects, vehicle maintenance, painting and construction to prepare for another year of service.
Pay close attention to using and storing compustible solvents, paints and rags. Only use UL-approved safety cans and elctrical gear and cords. It is important to set a proper ex-
ample for others as well as protecting ourselves and our assets.
Don't forget to properly dispose of haz-mats as well!
Be safe and hope to see you all at envents this year!
