MADDOG93 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 This 1968 Mack CF [ low production #] was saved today from a 3 alarm fire in the firehouse in Goldens Bridge New York not far from my house. They were not able to save a 1943 jeep brush rig that was 100% restored 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG93 Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 The jeep was behind the Rescue that was also lost. 3 rigs in all were lost and most of the firehouse. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-234469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Heard there was a fire at the station. Damn shame to lose all that equipment Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-234471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Thats too bad Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-234472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 looks like the mack didn't get damaged thank GOD ,I saw the video of the fire ,looked like a lot of damage , but I'm sure you fellows will pull together and rebuild and improve your station. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-234479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaff5045 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Thank god they saved the Mack, all other trucks can be replaced. The Mack Cant. smart choice is priorities of getting the Mack out first Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-234546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Sad picture, twice strange seeing fire in a firehouse.I don't want to say "shame", anything might happen anywhere.Good that Mack was survived. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-234552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG93 Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 The Mack was the first out the door leaving behind the newer trucks, here's a better shot of it last year. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-234566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 That is sad. The two trucks in the front don't look like total losses. Maybe the jeep isn't destroyed. Please send more pictures when you get them. That is a great looking CF. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-234568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG93 Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Mike the jeep is a ball of metal and the rescue at the front of the burned bay had it's roof melted from the heat. The back of the house came down to the floor. By the way saw your Ward Lafrance Ambassador last week in the White Owl warehouse in Pa. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-234572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG93 Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 That's the jeep to the right rear corner. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-234573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Wow. That's bad. Sad.Yep, that is my yellow Ward in Mahanoy City. I might put a couple more in there next year. That warehouse is like a big toy box. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-234581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 That is a sharp CF. Glad they got it, and the two folks who were in the fire house when it went up, out. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-234616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack458 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Did they determine a cause? Sad to see the loss of the other apparatus. The Mack shows the pride they take in their equipment.Mark Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-234617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Golden's Bridge also had a 1960s Mack "C" model pumper. It was featured in an ad back in the '70s.The ad was for a warning light company (Whelen?). I wonder if the "C" is still around.The '68 must have been rehabbed; it has the chrome grill, in '68 it would have had the chromestrips. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-234650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG93 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Bulldogboy if you look at. the first shot you will see above the windshield it says Mac-Pierce. The engine was done in the late 80's and the C was sold. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-234886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Trip Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Very thankful that the Mack was saved. Sorry about the loss of the other Rigs. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-235066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 as a vff I feel for you ! hate to see any equipment go that way. God speed getting the house rebuilt. nice mack good save! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-235067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 just saw a news blip on the Fire/Rescue site said fire started near the shoreline (charging cord into a truck). Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-235193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG93 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Here's the Rescue coming out of the firehouse. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-237221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Could have been much worse. Happy the Mack is okay....the poor jeep though (I'm a "reformed" jeep nut) Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34811-1968-mack-cf-engine/#findComment-237224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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