"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

November 2008

Club News:




The next monthly Miles Greenwood meeting will be held Tuesday, November 18th, at 7:00pm. Mark Radtke has offered to host the club at the 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!


We were saddened to hear that Miles Greenwood member John Stelter unexpectedly passed away on October 31, 2008. John was past president of the club and always helped out in any way he could including mailing THE JOKER newsletter out each month. We will all greatly miss John.

STELTER, John A. of Anderson Twp. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Stelter (nee Barton). Loving father of Eric (Theresa) and Jason (Donna) Stelter. Dear brother of Ralph (Carole), Carl (Becky), Richard and the late William Stelter. Grandfather of Alexandra, Nathan, Alicia, Aidan and Eli. Uncle of Tom (Cheryl), Kathy, and David (Carolyn) Stelter. October 31, 2008. Age 65. Memorials are preferred to the Cincinnati Fire Museum 315 W. Court St. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.


A big thanks to Mark Radtke for hosting the October and November meetings at his location on New Burlington. He provided dinner and use of his state of the art meeting room. Thanks to all the members who shared photos and videos at the October meeting also. Media night was so successful we ran out of time and did not get to everyone, so we will try it again soon!


A reminder that MG Club elections will be held at the December 2008 meeting. Nominations are due at the November meeting. The club needs volunteers to help plan successful events like the muster & flea market. This is your chance to step up and help lead the Miles Greenwood Club to a successful future!


Miles Greenwood Society Apparel is now available! Hats are Navy Blue, Adjustable Fit. Cost $10.00. We have 15 left. T- Shirts are Navy Blue, Jerzees, 50/50 Cotton/Poly. Cost $16.50. With Pocket Cost $18.25. Photos at milesgreenwood.org. Shirts can be ordered after the October 2008 Meeting. All Shirts must be paid for in advanced before the order will be placed. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can send your order and a check 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.


Cincinnati received three Ahrens-Fox 750-gpm pumpers in 1938. The trio had the unique distinction of being equipped with Seagrave pumps, the only A-F rigs to do so. They were assigned to Engines 37, 49, and 38. Serial #9056 (Engine 37 - Engine 7) is now owned by Steve Dalpe of Houston, Texas who is restoring the rig. If you have any photos of these or other Cincinnati apparatus, please let me know. I may be interested in acquiring a digital copy of your picture. Contact: Steve Hagy at stemel@fuse.net.


My husband is restoring a 1929 (rebuilt in 1935) Stutz fire engine that was used in Arnold, Pennsylvania. I would like the patches, badges or whatever decorations would be seen on a uniform for a chief in that town of that era. Any information you can provide will be appreciated. Thanks. Judy Buntin NITNUB007@aol.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/.


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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