Scott Nacheman found X-FDNY Rescue 5 that was at the World Trade Towers on 9-11-01 being worked on in Northbrook for the Rescue Remembrance Project. Previously we posted articles HERE, HERE, and HERE about the other unit which was acquired, X-FDNY R-4.
Scott Nacheman photo
Scott Nacheman photo
Scot Nacheman photo
This from the RRP:
In December of 2011, the Remembrance Rescue Project acquired the last of the Rescue trucks from 9/11, Rescue 5. Rescue 5 was brought to the Project’s Chicago facility and is undergoing its restoration, where it will debut with the Project at FDIC in Indy this month.
The Rescue was recently repainted by Capital Truck Body in Cicero and is currently at MPC Lighting in Northbrook for lights. Jacquette Custom Lettering is working on all of the striping and hand painting the original Rescue artwork.
The Rescue is being restored as close to original as possible.
Remembrance Rescue Project photo
Remembrance Rescue Project photo
Remembrance Rescue Project photo
#1 by Scott on August 7, 2012 - 3:04 PM
Additional articles regarding the ongoing controversy regarding the Rescue Remembrance Project.
http://mobile.firehouse.com/news/10756553/fdny-group-respond-following-trademark-flap
http://mobile.firehouse.com/news/10756579/commentary-billy-goldfeder-on-fdnys-decision-not-to-support-or-endorse-the-remembrance-rescue-project?page=2
I am NOT affiliated with this project.
I will say, I have had one of the Rescues at a Dept. I am on & been present at other presentations, all prior to the controversy & negative attacks in the past month’s. There is nothing but RESPECT, DIGNITY and REMEMBRANCE for the fallen brothers of FDNY (and all from 9/11) when either Rescue is present. There is no climbing all over the vehicles, each vehicle is treated as “hallowed” ground. The volunteers that have been present have been very clear as to what the monetary donations will be used for. There is NO disrespect or mis-leading statements that have occurred.
9/11 is one of the most solem and remembered days in U.S. History next to Pearl Harbor. All of America as well as the fire service world feels the extreme loss and each our own feelings from that fateful day.
Don’t let emotions get in the way of good intent and respect.
Always Rememeber!
#2 by Martin on April 12, 2012 - 6:41 PM
After seeing that they are working on another unit, I went out and bought a Code 3 FDNY Rescue 3. It’s good to see these trucks being redone and traveling the country.
#3 by Joe on April 12, 2012 - 8:02 AM
It sure would have been nice if FDNY hadn’t covered up the graphics in the first place. I understand why they did, but this sure is a lot of duplication of effort.
#4 by Eng 17 on April 12, 2012 - 7:56 AM
Was down in Orlando early last week and there was a TV news story about #4 being in Florida for an event.