CastleBeachFire Posted July 9, 2020 8 hours ago, DodgeDude5498 said: Your welcome! I saw snatches of those on your instagram. I much prefer them on a pickup chassis though ;) But those Type 3's look awesome! Ideally I'd like to have 4 Type 3's as wildlands and 4 SKEETER 6x6s as brush's in my department. Brush's and wildland's operate together in a sort of task force in my dept btw. Haha! Eventually, I’d like to get a strike team within the agencies I run, but I need to win the lottery first ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastleBeachFire Posted July 13, 2020 Today’s update is one my personal favorites: Truck 2! Featuring 15 functional compartments, Truck 2 is a 2020 Pierce Quantum Ascendant tractor drawn aerial and comes in at 62 ft in length. This apparatus can maneuver much easier than a rear-mount or mid-mount aerial thanks to the steering 5th wheel. Truck 2 is assigned the shop number 22004 and will see action shortly. Per the Castle Beach Fire Department Truck Company Specification, this apparatus is a straight truck, carrying no water or hose. If necessary, a 3” monitor can be supplied by the 2-car and attached to the tip of the aerial for master stream operations. As part of the technical rescue team, this apparatus (along with Truck 1) has an A-frame gantry to assist with lifting heavy objects or for low angle rescues. Truck 2 Technical Specs: 2020 Pierce Quantum 6-man Cab with a 22” raised roof Ascendant 107’ HD aerial with a 750 lb tipload 525-hp Detroit Diesel DD13engine Allison 4500 EVS transmission TAK-4 independent suspension Code 3 emergency lighting FRC scene lighting Wilburt Night scan PowerLite B&M Super Chief siren Federal Signal Touchmaster siren Grover air horns Onan 20 kW on-board generator Vanair Pro 185-cfm air compressor Ramsey Winch 12K Forcible entry tools RIT/FAST tools Holmatro EVO 3 cordless rescue tools 2 PPV fans Spill equipment High/low angle rescue equipment 276 ft of ground ladders The driver's side was structured to carry truck company equipment, while the officer's side was designed to store rescue tools. In addition, the apparatus carries 276 ft. of ground ladders. The complement consists of extension ladders, wall ladders, and roof ladders. The extension ladder complement consists of two 35 ft. ladders, one 14 ft. ladder, one 12 ft ladder, and one collapsible 10 ft. ladder. The wall ladder complement includes two 24 ft. ladders, two 20 ft. ladders, and two 16 ft. ladders. The roof ladder complement has one 20 ft. ladder, one 16 ft. ladder, and two 12 ft. ladders. Inspired by: Seattle Fire Department Truck 10 Los Angeles Fire Department Truck 11 Credits: David H for the functional doors Abeed M for the decals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DodgeDude5498 Posted July 14, 2020 This rig never gets old, awesome work! That cab detail gets me every time ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastleBeachFire Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) On 7/14/2020 at 12:40 PM, DodgeDude5498 said: This rig never gets old, awesome work! That cab detail gets me every time ? Hey thanks! After literally many years of trial and error, I've found a happy medium :) Sorry I'm only replying now haha... been a tad busy XD Today's update is one of my latest creations: Water Tender 11. Purchased in 2004 to supply water for brush fires, WT11 is one of two water tenders. Water Tender 11 is also the last of the first generation Pierce Quantum cabs in service at Castle Beach. All Quantums purchased by the department between 1998 and 2004 have already been sold, traded-in, or donated. WT11 is also equipped like any of the frontline triple combinations except that it has less attack hose due to the portable tank located in the hosebed. During brushfire season, WT11 is staffed by 2 firefighters. Technical specs: 2004 Pierce Quantum 525-hp Detroit Diesel DD13engine Allison 4000 EVS transmission TAK-4 independent suspension Code 3 emergency lighting FRC scene lighting Wilburt Night scan PowerLite B&M Super Chief siren Motorola Spectra siren Grover air horns Onan 20 kW on-board generator 1500 gpm two-stage Waterous pump 2500 gal water 20 gal Class A foam 40 gal Class B foam Edited July 17, 2020 by CastleBeachFire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DodgeDude5498 Posted July 18, 2020 9 hours ago, CastleBeachFire said: Hey thanks! After literally many years of trial and error, I've found a happy medium :) Sorry I'm only replying now haha... been a tad busy XD No prob! I love Station 11, it seems it's your wildland station so naturally the rigs appeal to me ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastleBeachFire Posted July 18, 2020 25 minutes ago, DodgeDude5498 said: No prob! I love Station 11, it seems it's your wildland station so naturally the rigs appeal to me ? It’s gonna expand soon too ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DodgeDude5498 Posted July 18, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, CastleBeachFire said: It’s gonna expand soon too ? Oh sweet! I'm telling ya you need a RAM brush, trash that ford lol Come to think of it though, Fast Response 11 was the rig that got me started with brush trucks, even if it isn't really a true brush. Back in the day where I had nothing better to do then stalk ya'll on MP ? Oh btw how are you posting these pics? Through Flickr or brickshelf? From what I hear uploading pics on here is a little complicated so I haven't even tried yet haha Edited July 18, 2020 by DodgeDude5498 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastleBeachFire Posted July 24, 2020 On 7/17/2020 at 11:39 PM, DodgeDude5498 said: Oh sweet! I'm telling ya you need a RAM brush, trash that ford lol Come to think of it though, Fast Response 11 was the rig that got me started with brush trucks, even if it isn't really a true brush. Back in the day where I had nothing better to do then stalk ya'll on MP ? Oh btw how are you posting these pics? Through Flickr or brickshelf? From what I hear uploading pics on here is a little complicated so I haven't even tried yet haha Haha I am actually planning to replace FR11 with a patrol (not sure if you saw that.. I posted it somewhere lol) and an ambo. I am posting it through Flickr. I may use Brickshelf down the road as I do not have Flickr Pro account... I just basically link the photo to the post here and this webpage automatically processes the link to present the photo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DodgeDude5498 Posted July 25, 2020 15 hours ago, CastleBeachFire said: Haha I am actually planning to replace FR11 with a patrol (not sure if you saw that.. I posted it somewhere lol) and an ambo. I am posting it through Flickr. I may use Brickshelf down the road as I do not have Flickr Pro account... I just basically link the photo to the post here and this webpage automatically processes the link to present the photo. I just saw the patrol today, looks awesome! I gotta rebuild mine now ? I thought you must be, it looked a little different though so I thought you might have found a different way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murtaughf3 Posted August 1, 2020 Very nice builds, fire trucks have always been one of my favorites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastleBeachFire Posted August 27, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 11:35 PM, murtaughf3 said: Very nice builds, fire trucks have always been one of my favorites. Thank you very much! Sorry I'm just getting to this. Haven't visited the site in a while haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidzq Posted August 27, 2020 Good to see you expanding to other communities/sites to post your work! Keep it up, Michael! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastleBeachFire Posted August 28, 2020 17 hours ago, davidzq said: Good to see you expanding to other communities/sites to post your work! Keep it up, Michael! Haha figured it was about time I posted on here after lurking for a long time XD Thanks David! Means a lot coming from you :) If my BAP order would arrive soon, yes, I do plan on keeping up my builds lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastleBeachFire Posted September 17, 2020 Today's update features one of my latest creations CBFD Rescue 2. Now in it's fourth generation, this apparatus is perhaps my boldest rig yet. While retaining most of the cab as well as the custom slide-out, the latest iteration of Rescue 2 will be the standard for Castle Beach Fire Department Rescue companies for the foreseeable future! Seen in the above photo collage are the functional elements including cab doors, compartments, light tower, and roof compartments. Rescue 2 is shown alongside Brickadia US&R 36. CBFD Rescue 2 has taken delivery of this 2020 Pierce Quantum partial walk-in unit and is assigned the shop number 62013! Rescue 2 is the second rescue in the city and has equipment for a wide range of technical rescue calls spread across 12 functional compartments. Technical specs: 2020 Pierce Quantum 25 foot partial walk-in heavy rescue TAK-4 independent front suspension 525-hp Detroit Diesel DD13 engine Allison EVS 4500 automatic transmission 25,000-lb. hydraulic rear winch 12,000-lb. front Ramsey winch 20-kW Onan hydraulic PTO-driven generator 185-cfm Vanair PTO-driven air compressor Code 3 Lighting Hi-Viz BG2 Scene lighting B&M Super Chief Siren Motorola Spectra electronic siren Grover Air horns Forcible entry tools Holmatro EVO3 extraction tools Inflatable raft Cribbing and airbags for stabilization Paratech struts 96' of ground ladders Level-A personal protective gear and immersion suits Rigging gear Arcair Slice MAPP and oxyacetylene cutting tools 4 different kinds of saws Lifting bags 10- 20- and 30-ton jacks Rocco rope systems Elevator kits Air manifold cart with assorted tools Pipeline keys (water and gas) Pavement breakers .45-caliber line guns 2- and 3-ton grip hoists Rabbit tools Hydra rams Exothermic torches Subway equipment Gas and electric generators Various meters Thermal imaging cameras Sperian Warrior 45-min SCBAs with spare tanks Inspired by: LAFD US&R 88 Seminole County, FL Special Hazards 2 Credits: David H for inspiring the compartments Abeed M for the lettering Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DodgeDude5498 Posted September 17, 2020 Beautiful as always ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickfordCityFire Posted September 17, 2020 "second to none" I agree, excellent as always. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastleBeachFire Posted September 17, 2020 1 hour ago, DodgeDude5498 said: Beautiful as always ? Thanks bro! 48 minutes ago, BrickfordCityFire said: "second to none" I agree, excellent as always. Thanks! The moniker is a play on words as there are 2 rescues in the city :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
