Karl Klotz recently shared some photos and details about the Thornton Fire Department, another division within MABAS Division 24. Located in a single-station setup, this department covers an area of 2.4 square miles. With a full-time chief and 30 part-time personnel, they manage an impressive fleet that includes two Osage ambulances, two engines, a 50′ TeleSqurt, one rescue squad, and a brush rig.
The department's fleet is quite diverse, featuring vehicles from different manufacturers. They have one engine each from Fire Max, Custom Fire, Hackney, and Pierreville (a Canadian manufacturer). One of their engines is mounted on an International chassis, while their rescue vehicle uses a Ford F800 chassis. Another engine boasts an early Spartan Gladiator cab and chassis, and the TeleSqurt is built on an HME 1871 chassis. Interestingly, all the vehicles are predominantly red except for Truck 747, which is painted a distinctive teal green. Karl mentioned that there are multiple theories regarding the choice of color for this particular truck. One popular story suggests that the color was chosen through a contest involving local schoolchildren back in the mid-1990s. However, we're curious to know if there's another explanation behind this decision. If any readers have insights into why Truck 747 is painted teal, we'd love to hear from you.
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These images provide a closer look at the unique vehicles in their fleet. It’s fascinating how each piece of equipment reflects different design philosophies and manufacturing traditions. The variety not only adds character to their operations but also highlights the department's adaptability and resourcefulness in meeting their community's needs. As always, it’s inspiring to see how departments like Thornton continue to evolve while maintaining strong ties to their roots.
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