Fire Engines Photos

Notice in this photo. is the Dodge one of few that Cleveland had.. Thornaby. Hartlepool. Loftus. For those who remember these two at Stn.5 will bring back found memories of when F.F. Irish Snapped the Half Shaft at the Red Roof's Farm Fire..
then the other tales of FUN, FROLIC'S AND CONFIDENTIAL stuff that happened in the Good old days..
Nice Photo Martin.. Do you have any more in that Collection of yours that might stir up some more Smiles and memories to other Ex. CCFB Lad's

Added by Dave Todd on 15 March 2012.

A bit of a steep pitch with that 13.5M ladder

Added by Andy on 15 March 2012.

Its not that steep Andy. The base is proabbly 6foot or there abouts from the base of the wall, theyre working on the roof or a 2up2down terrace with 9ft ceilings - therefore around 20ft..

1/3 of the working height for the base - so its about right.

Added by Dave on 15 March 2012.

looking at the paving slabs - they look to be 3' and 2' with another 2'-3' from the kerb to the heel bar - making 7 - 8 'from the wall so again 1/3 rd of working height rule makes it about right !

Added by Rick Loudon on 16 March 2012.

So what type of machine is TDC 620M?

Added by Matt Ireland on 16 March 2012.

Maybe its just the angle that the photo was taken from. I must admit that I never was one for ladders, its one of the reasons why I now wear a "white hat", so that I can stay feet firmly on the ground and send others up !!!!!!

Added by Andy on 16 March 2012.

also notice in the photo.. the ROOF LADDER.. yes working on the roof top's pre elf and safety.. not allowed call in the ALP'S OR HP'S

Added by Dave Todd on 16 March 2012.

TDC 620M was a Dennis F108 Water Tender delivered to Teesside FB in 1973 and based at Thornaby along with the Dodge K850 seen in the picture. It was later transferred to the Marine station before being used for training. It was withdrawn from service C1985.

Added by Paul Hassan on 17 March 2012.

I'd beg to differ Mr Todd. If it was not allowed pumps would not still be carrying roof ladders, nor would new recruits be trained in there use and brigades wouldnt be spending money on new build training buildings with sloped roofs.

Added by Scott on 17 March 2012.

Never mind the pitch of the ladder and the use of roof ladders in the modern fire service. Of course they're still used, you just have to use working at height gear whilst up there. Any fireman will tell you that at a job, the ladder will go up regardless of what the drill book says. Anyway, has anyone noticed the broken roof tile next to the roof ladder? whoops!

Added by Matt Ireland on 18 March 2012.

TDC 620M will be back in the north east very shortly

Added by Martin on 18 March 2012.

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