I found this retired Albuquerque fire engine at their Station 2 near the airport the other night. This was refurbished, painted and setup by retired firefighters for use at fire department funerals. It is a 1993 Pierce Saber so# E-7719.
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I returned from an assignment in New Mexico today after traveling through some incredibly beautiful countryside. The scenic images from New Mexico represent a portion of what I saw … stopping frequently to either shoot out the window of the…
I spent Sunday and Monday in Kamloops, BC. It’s a beautiful area that largely sits in a valley surrounded by mountains. I went to a scenic lookout to capture the sunrise before went to work with the fire department. One of…
While flying from Calgary, Alberta to Kamloops, British Columbia, we flew over the Canadian Rockies in an Air Canada de Havilland Dash 8 (300). Since the plane flies at lower altitudes, I had a great view out the window. Here…
Another recent trip took me to Olcott, NY on the shore of Lake Ontario. I was on assignment for the E-ONE calendar, and upon completion of my official duties, we assembled a group shot of all the Olcott Fire Department…
Members of the Tramway Fire Department in Sanford, NC restored this 1957 Ford F600 Oren fire engine that was the first motorized apparatus for their department. I was fortunate to photograph this when I visited last month while on assignment…
While traveling through the suburbs of Cincinatti this past weekend, I came across the Sharonville Fire Department and their unique fire truck design. They’ve taken the traditional red and white colors with a twist for a great look. The first unit…
The final portion of my recent journey from Ohio back to the Chicago area culminated in me spotting this burning house not far from the highway. I followed the fire and was able to get a few quick shots as…
Crash on I65 near Whitestown, IN snarls traffic 9-29-14 … that’s the headline I was writing in my head yesterday evening as I spent an hour on Interstate 65 traveling from the 131 mile marker to the 135 marker. I…
I’ve mentioned in previous posts that it’s not always possible to have the right lens for every situation with fire scene photography. For some time now, I’ve taken to carrying two cameras at most daytime fire scenes and some night…