As a follow up to the previous post about the newest pumper in St Charles, here are images representing some of their past engines from various contributors.
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro photo
Bill Friedrich photo
John Tulipano photo
#1 by Crabby Milton on October 27, 2017 - 11:17 AM
Well regardless if you are pro union or not and I think I made my stand clear and I applaud you Mike for taking your stand without getting ugly. I do like to think we are adults on here.
But the customer is only interested in a rig that is of high quality and if it’s going to perform when that alarm sounds.
They aren’t going to care one bit if the builder in union or non union.
Put yourself in the place of the masses where they don’t care where their stuff comes from just so long as they get it and it works.
#2 by Mike C on October 27, 2017 - 9:32 AM
And that’s exactly why it’s sad to see St. Charles buy from a non union builder! Because if you watch their unions Facebook posts you would think they’re very dedicated to the union! Always going after Rauner and Fox River Fire. They clearly don’t stand with right to work and their non union neighbor! I understand the politicians may have had the final say but those brothers and sisters should be promoting union made everything based on their Facebook posts!
#3 by crabbymilton on October 26, 2017 - 8:55 PM
I can’t believe that some people still make the union affiliation a factor after so many unions have carried on like a combination of thugs and kindergarteners.
#4 by Mike C on October 26, 2017 - 7:51 PM
After following the St. Charles Fire Department union page on Facebook I thought the brothers/sisters would advocate for UNION made apparatus! Sad to see them switch to apparatus made by rats!
#5 by Austin on October 25, 2017 - 4:05 PM
Michael, yes the tanker was the last Seagrave they bought. It is an ’06 model. The first Pierce was the quint, from 2010.
#6 by Michael M on October 25, 2017 - 11:11 AM
When did St. Charles make their last purchase of Seagrave apparatus? Was the Tanker the last Seagrave they purchased? I believe the Tanker was purchased around 2006 or 2007 if I remember correctly.
#7 by John on October 24, 2017 - 8:13 PM
With the rounded top fenders,and single headlights,I would guess the first Seagrave is pre 58
#8 by Crabby Milton on October 24, 2017 - 6:15 PM
The second one was known as the INVADER. It was designed as a lower cost custom in the late 70’s to early 80’s. I don’t think it lasted very long in terms of production.
How old is that K model? Milwaukee had one pretty much like that only red from 1964.
I would guess they switched to PIERCE for cost reasons being that SEAGRAVE never has a low or even medium price tag.
#9 by Ed on October 24, 2017 - 3:01 PM
STC had always been a dept who gave Seagrave their business it wasn’t till new admin after Schullo that they started switching to Pierce apparatus. The second picture was one of 2 engines I believe that the Dept purchased. Those rigs where actually spec’d out for the military primarily Navy bases I believe. The dept was able to purchase 2 of them under the DOD spec for a significantly discounted rate. Hence why those where purchased.
#10 by Michael M on October 24, 2017 - 8:16 AM
I wonder why St. Charles switched from Seagrave to Pierce. They have had many Seagraves in their history. Anyone know how old the engine is in the first picture? My guess is it is from the late 50’s or early 60’s.
I agree the second picture is an odd looking Seagrave.
#11 by crabbymilton on October 23, 2017 - 7:53 PM
Folks, this is what we call a rush of eye candy.
Yes, on top of that they’re SEAGRAVE.
#12 by Austin on October 23, 2017 - 6:01 PM
As someone who grew up in STC, I miss the old green trucks. As a kid I always loved them because they were different. Now what I miss is that they aren’t buying Seagrave anymore.
#13 by rj on October 23, 2017 - 4:44 PM
Is it just me or is the second pic an odd looking seagrave? Looks like a combo of an old ward lafrance/FMC/Freightliner?!