"The Joker"

Published by the Miles Greenwood Historical Fire Apparatus Society

The Southwest Ohio Chapter of the Society for the Preservation And Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America

David J. Jones, Editor

January 2009

Club News:




The next monthly Miles Greenwood meeting will be held Tuesday, January 20th, at 7:00pm. Once again we will meet at Cincinnati Air Conditioning Company, 2080 Northwest Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231. Northwest Drive is located off of Hamilton Avenue, south of I-275 and North of Springdale Road in New Burlington. Please note the early start time! A reminder that MG Club elections will be held at the January 2009 meeting, not December as previously noted. Nominations were finalized at the December meeting. Membership Dues are up this month. Please complete the attached membership application even if you are a renewing member. We will use the information to update our roster. Please make your check for $12 individual or $15 family payable to: The Miles Greenwood Society. You may pay your dues at the January meeting, or mail to: Bill Strite, 6621 Echo Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45230-1414.


Wanted:

14" flat front pole mounted spotlight for a 1936 Ford pumper. Contact Dick Koeniger at dkoeniger@seidata.com.


For Sale:

Long Time Ohio John Bean-FMC Apparatus Dealer to Close. Mr. Bruce McFarland, owner of B&M PARTS & SERVICE, INC, of Mansfield, Ohio has decided to retire and is closing his business at the end of 2008. Bruce succeeded his father as the John Bean-FMC Fire Apparatus Sales and Service Agency for Ohio and has operated from his shop at 3703 Ganges-Five Points Rd. for many years. He has a sizeable stock of new and used Bean/FMC parts. Owners of Bean/FMC apparatus would be wise to consider purchasing some "spares" for their apparatus and can contact Bruce by phone/fax @ 419-522-4169 or by e-mail bnm3703@earthlink.net to discuss their wants.


1968 OREN 65’Quint. $5,000. Model 1250CF Engine: Cummins NHCT – 270 Transmission : Dana 2 – H – 740 – T 5 Speed Over Drive New Clutch Assembly installed in 2005. Pump – Waterous Centrifugal Dual Stage Pump - 1000 G.P.M. Model – CMBX. Pump Tested last in July 2006 – Passed all Tests. Grove Hydraulic Ladder Model–3S–Ladder cannot be certified without overhaul. Hydraulics leaking. Outriggers leaking and in need of overhaul. This vehicle is to be sold as is and there are no warranties expressed and/or implied. The Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Districts Board of Trustees has the right to refuse/reject any offer on this sale. Serious inquiries are only accepted. Contact Major Luke D. Goodin Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Dept. 8504 Terry Rd. Louisville, KY 40258 (502) 935-9932 or (502) 435-3925 E-mail: lgoodin@prpfire.org.


Ambulance for Sale - 1991 Ford E-350 Diesel Type III. Mileage 47,492. Completely equipped with over $6,000 worth of equipment if purchased new: One man operation cot, backboards, stair chair, fully equipped trauma bag, oxygen and masks, bandages and dressings, KED, splints, SAED, Fire-Com intercom, 8 channel VHF radio, and more. Ready to go in service. Vehicle in excellent shape. Asking $14,900. Contact Chief Jude Zilliox, cell 859-801-0184, or Chief Retired Joe Eggemeier, cell 859-322-2827.


1991 Boardman 54 FT. Telesquirt. International 4 door chassis, 6 person crew cab, 1250 GPM Waterous pump 500 Gallon Water Tank 1000 GPM Deluge Nozzle Mileage: 10960 - Engine Hours: 954 Miscellaneous: Side and Rear Ladder/Nozzle Controls; Additional Nozzle Control at Ladder Tip; 3 rear seat SCBA mounting brackets; 3 SCBA brackets in side compartment; SCBA packs with masks (No bottles); ladders; pike poles; 5000 watt Kohler truck mounted generator; 2 - 500 watt quartz lights; hand held spotlight; various nozzles and hose appliances; 2 Mattydale pre-connect bins; Rear 2 1/2" in-bed outlet for blitz attack line; rear bed capable of holding 800 - 900 feet 5 inch hose; Pump panel/rear panel to ladder tip intercom; Two way 16 channel VHF mobile radio; and more. Excellent condition; very well maintained; used very little in a small community. Asking price: $69,900 Contact Chief Jude Zilliox, Cell, 859-801-0184, or Home, 859-635-5544, or Chief Ret. Joe Eggemeier, 859-441-1661, Cell, 859-322-2827


1958 Pirsch Pumper (number 2408) Freshly rebuilt engine, little rust through. Missing ladders, bell, siren and name plates (that's how I got it). I'd love to finish it, but too many projects in my way right now. Contact Don at 513-382-2178 cell or bubs39@hotmail.com.


1978 American LaFrance Century 1500 GPM pumper. Ex-Des Moines, IA. Contact Miles Greenwood member Tom Schneider at 859-283-2676


1973 Mack CF600 5 Speed, Refurbed in 1991, Pump overhauled in 2002, 1000 GPM pump. Comes with: 30’ Ext. Ladder, 14’ roof ladder, 12’ A-frame, and 10’ attic ladders, Akron ground monitor and Motorola mobile radio, 3306 Engine hours. Can be seen and driven at Shelbyville Fire & Rescue Station 2 www.shelbyvillefirerescue.com next to I-64 Exit 35. Asking $6,000.00. Contact Chief Tucker at 502-633-7101 ext. 1 or sfd500@insightbb.com.

Events:

February 25-28, 2009: Pomona, CA. SPAAMFAA Winter Conference hosted by the Southern California Chapter. http://www.crownfirecoach.org/.


March 27, 2009 (Friday): Miles Greenwood Annual Fire Memorabilia Flea Market. 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Set up begins at 1 p.m. Flea market questions or to reserve vendor tables, contact Mark Hetzel, at 513-467-1757 or patchguru213@yahoo.net.


March 27, 2009: (Friday) Howard Kuhnell’s Fire Memorabilia Auction. 6 p.m. preview, 7 p.m. auction, Milford, OH. Auction consignments or questions contact Howard Kuhnell, Auctioneer: howdi@fuse.net or 513-831-6398.


March 28, 2009 (Saturday): Miles Greenwood Flea Market. Milford OH. Saturday: 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Set up begins at 7 a.m. Location for both events: Milford Community Firefighter’s Hall, located in the Milford Shopping Center, 1015 Lila Ave. (U.S. Route 50 & Ohio Route 131 – across from the Milford fire station!) The hall is at the east end of the plaza.


July 11, 2009: Germantown, OH. Thirteenth Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show and Flea Market at Veterans Memorial Park, 75 North Walnut St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Bob McClain, 255 S. Walnut St., Germantown, OH 45327, 937-855-2479, e-mail rmcclain3@woh.rr.com.


July 15-18, 2009: Indianapolis, IN. SPAAMFAA Summer Convention and Muster hosted by the Indiana Chapter.


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Contact the Miles Greenwood Society at: President: Jeff Placke 7808 Seward Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45231, 513-931-939, jfp081@aol.com

Editor: David J. Jones 1632 Robinson Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45223, 513-541-1318, jonesd332.yahoo.com

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