Notes and News - July 3, 2009

A CELEBRATION DAY

Today is America's Birthday
so wave those banners high
be thankful for your freedom
as fireworks light the sky

Celebrate with honor
wear the colors proud
salute the flag Old Glory
show American pride

Hats off to America
land of the free and brave
our country stands united
God Bless the USA

Have a wonderful 4th of July...

- Rose Marie Streeter

From the outside looking in many things can appear to be just a simple task or procedure.  Unless you have done or are actively involved in the task, the common impression is why is this so difficult?  This is the case with the current moving of the Funrise warehouse in Los Angeles.  Many months of planning and scheduling have already gone into this important move.  It is more than just moving a few boxes from one location to another.  Systems have to be shut down for the move and then reinstalled at the new location.  Familiarity with the new facility is also key to get things moving smoothly in the first weeks. Slotting inventory and setting up new procedures all have to be taken into consideration and then implemented to get the warehouse ready to both receive and ship product.

I mention this because the new 12857 Chicago Fire Department Engine 79 arrived in Los Angeles just as the old warehouse is being shut down for the move starting today.  Thus the new model is being held in the container at the port until the new location is ready to accept the waiting container.  Sorry to have to advise all of you anxious Collectors that due to the move coupled with the holiday weekend, the Chicago model will be delayed a couple weeks for shipping. The good news is that it is here and the new warehouse will improve the efficiency in the months ahead.  Thanks for your patience once again.  A notice will be sent when the model is ready to ship.

Two new releases are soon ready to roll.  From Battalion 19 in Brooklyn the beautiful Ladder 33 is coming and the model will sport a couple of tool modifications.  The Commemorative Edition, the first in the Series of Chief’s models, is also on the docket.  The Mack Pumper tool for the FDNY Engine 31 has been updated which will render a very authentic version of this popular model.  Schedules will be announced next week for the delivery of these great additions to the Code 3 lineup.

Enjoy the 4th of July weekend and give pause to appreciate the Freedom we all enjoy!

John H. Dunkel

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200 YEARS OLD AND THE NEWEST
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GETTYSBURG ENGINE 1-1 
The Sutphen Six-Man Cab from one of the oldest Departments in the USA.

The Gettysburg Fire Department, located in Adams County Pennsylvania, has a long and proud history of public service to the historic community of Gettysburg and surrounding areas.  The first fire protection in Gettysburg was provided by a bucket brigade in accordance with mandatory action by town council in 1806. In 1808, in addition to the existing bucket brigade, an engine company, Axe Company, and ladder company were formed and officially organized as the Gettysburg Fire Department. Gettysburg’s first engine, a Silsby Steam Fire Engine “The General Meade” arrived in 1886 and is currently housed in the department’s museum. The first motorized engine arrived in 1912, and was followed by the first ladder truck in 1925. The department has since grown to handle over seven hundred fire/rescue and over two thousand ambulance calls per year. The Gettysburg Fire Department protects approximately 25 square miles and a population of 20,000 with 40 volunteer firefighters operating an engine, truck, quint, rescue engine, bls ambulance and traffic unit. The department protects 90% of the Gettysburg National Military Park and proudly celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2008. The Gettysburg Fire Department is located at 35 North Stratton Street in Gettysburg, PA. More information can be found at www.gettysburgfd.com.

Code 3 had the pleasure of working closely with the Gettysburg Fire Department to produce this Engine that bears the 200th Anniversary logo.  In fact it was at the encouragement of Code 3 Collectibles that the Logo was developed and added to Engine 1-1.  One young Firefighter with The Gettysburg Department worked hard to assist in the research, approval and development of this great new model. 
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FROM THE WINDY CITY OF CHICAGO

LADDER 15 - MACK CF REARMOUNT

The Chicago Mack CF Rear Mounted Ladder 15 is a classic fire apparatus from Chicago's past.

On July 3, 1885 Hook & Ladder Company 1 of the Hyde Park Fire Department was organized at 46^th & Cottage Avenue.   The Village of Hyde Park was annexed to the City of Chicago on July 15, 1889.  At that time Truck 1 became Truck Co. 15 of the Chicago Fire Department.   Engine 45 & Truck 15 moved into a brand new two story brick Fire House at 4600-02 South Cottage Grove Avenue on February 28^th 1928.  For many years Truck 15 was one of the busiest trucks in the Chicago Fire Department.  The population in the “first due” area for Truck 15 was over 100,000 Chicagoans. Truck 15 serviced the Oakwood area of the City of Chicago –State Street on the West, Lake Michigan on the East and 51^st Street on the South.  This Company has received numerous awards for heroism throughout it’s distinguished history.

This is great addition to any collection!

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#12815 1/64 Hagerstown, MD 1966 Vintage Mack C Pumper

#12806 1/64 2008 Christmas Edition - Yonkers, NY ALF Engine 313

#12874 1/64 Patuxent River Oshkosh Crash T-3000

#12771 1/64 Annandale, VA Pierce Quantum Pumper

#12778 1/64 Palm Beach Gardens, FL Pierce Quantum Pumper

#12996 1/32 Chicago Luverne Pumper - Diamond Plate

#12996 1/32 FDNY Seagrave Ladder 10

Next update: Friday, July 10, 2009