This from Danny Nelms:
From Virginia Fire Trucks FB
Wakefield in Sussex County took delivery of their newest apparatus recently . Heavy Rescue 290 is a 2003 Seagrave TWOODA with Seagrave # 78A75. This unit formerly served St Charles, Illinois where it was painted black over red. Prior to being delivered to Wakefield it received some touch up paint and new graphics. Heavy Rescue 290 carries a compliment of hydraulic and extrication equipment and is powered by a Detroit Series 60 motor. Current Squad 290 is a 1988 Ford L8000-Marion which was originally from Mapleshade, New Jersey. It will be sold once Heavy Rescue 290 enters service. Special thanks to Chief Bowden and John Rose for their generosity in moving the rig for photos.
Lawrence Trey White photo
Lawrence Trey White photo
#1 by Austin on January 12, 2022 - 5:58 PM
It looks almost the same as it did in STC, just some different graphics and light bar. It was not used very much when STC had it, mostly sat in the back of Station 1 with an engine in front of it. When I lived there I very rarely saw it being used. This is also one of the first non green/yellow apparatus for them, I think it was just a truck and maybe an engine that were black over red at that point. This should last for years.
#2 by harry on January 12, 2022 - 3:57 PM
that always had a black roof
#3 by Mike hellmuth on January 12, 2022 - 12:47 PM
Well taken care of it looks like new the only thing it’s missing is a nice “88” in the front………….
#4 by Mike C on January 12, 2022 - 12:40 PM
I believe this is one of the original Seagrave rescue bodies built. This rig has a lot of life left on it. Glad to see it found a home!
#5 by crabbymilton on January 12, 2022 - 11:52 AM
That thing is sharp looking on 2 fronts. It’s a great looking rig and virtually no curves. Not too many SEAGRAVE based squads out there.