Alabama Station destroyed

[stormgod]

Hamilton Crossroads Al. lost their fire station and water tower to an F3 tornado today, no word yet on injuries.

[engco51]

Keep us posted on any developments. Hope everybody made it through ok.

[south side tick]

likewise, hope all is well brothers

[MFD127Coastie]

I looked up some information about what happened and heres some sources.


The news about Hamiliton Crossroads Storm and a picture of what happened which also shows the destruction of the firehouse. (http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=5688666)

[MFD127Coastie]

I looked up some information about what happened and heres some sources.


The news about Hamiliton Crossroads Storm and a picture of what happened which also shows the destruction of the firehouse. (http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=5688666)

[stormgod]

Ive often wondered if money should be spent when rebulding fire houses or building NEW fire houses to make them more disaster resistant. I saw one station in Kansas that was partially earth banked in an effort to make it more tornado and wind resistant. Thats a bit extreme for most parts of the country but maybe some thought should be given when planning a new one.

[Chief22]

1976 American LaFrance
75’ Snorkel Quint

Century Series 5-Man cab
Detroit 8V-71N Diesel Engine
Allison HT-740 Automatic Transmission
American LaFrance 1500 GPM Pump
(2) 6” Intakes
(1) 4” Rear intake
(2) 1 ½” pre-connected hand lines
5” Large diameter hose
2 ½” Cotton jacket hose
1 ½” Nozzles
2 ½” Nozzles
Extinguishers
Salvage covers
Cribbing
FireCom intercom system
(7) Pike Poles
(4) Axes
(2) Telescoping quartz lights
(1) Aluminum slide out tray
(2) 35’ Extension ladders
(1) 28’ Extension ladder
(1) 24’ Extension ladder
(1) 14’ Combination ladder
(1) 20’ Roof ladder
(1) 10’ Attic ladder
(4) Rechargeable light boxes
5.5K Gas generator
Truck is being sold minus the bell on the front bumper.
$35,000
Contact Chief Dale Makin
Dalemakin@yahoo.com
(814)525-1466

[FireChic87]

I am sorry to hear that the firehouse has been destroyed as well as the apparatus. My thoughts are with the members of the department as they try to rebuild their fire deparment. I hope you guys have a speedy recovery and came return to the department it once was.

[stormgod]

I see that they are now selling their damaged pumper on Ebay. One question...is the hosebed supposed to lean to the right like that? :eek:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-Fire-Truck-Emergency-One-Hendrickson-E-One-Pumper_W0QQitemZ300083839749QQihZ020QQcategoryZ637 35QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[fireemschic1206]

I think the picture was taken a little off center though because if you look at it then you notice that everything else is also leaning

[EMT/FF99]

Maybe to help with "Sway Control" :eek: I see that they are now selling their damaged pumper on Ebay. One question...is the hosebed supposed to lean to the right like that? :eek:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-Fire-Truck-Emergency-One-Hendrickson-E-One-Pumper_W0QQitemZ300083839749QQihZ020QQcategoryZ637 35QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[TwpPhantom]

musta been kinda breezy that day