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Myself and some other Union brothers are going to Baltimore for the Firehouse Expo next month and would like to do some "Fire Buffing" while we are in Charm City. Anyone know where some of the best Balto City Fire stations are to visit for apparatus shots, take in a few working fires, and get some t-shirts, etc. Any POC's, information or direction is greatly appreciated.
Also while we are there we are side tripping to Philly to "buff." Is anyone able to help us with the same request for Philly FD?
The Steadman Station downtown, which is home to Rescue 1 and Engine 23 usually has a big stand set up in the apparatus bays to sell shirts. Also inside the convention center, two retired Balto. City firefighters sell city company t-shirts. They are T & M Apparel. They usually are there all 4 days. You can email me or look me up in the VF. I will put you in touch with the local guys who set up apparatus picture events during that week.
In the past there has been an apparatus shoot of the Baltimore trucks on Friday night at the union house. They also have a great bar-b-que and cheap beer. Sunday for the parade there are also some good spots for photos of the pieces in the parade.
As has been stated...Steadman Station downtown is a great plalce to go. They call it the 'Big House'. It covers almost a city block and has several pieces running out of it. Visited it a couple of times when I was stationed in DC...the guys there are great.
Glad to help out another Brother in the service, Josh...
I've been listed in the VISITING FIREMAN since 1970, and (back then) that book literally opened up a complete new Fire & Rescue Service world for me...
Use the book well, make new friends, and promote it to others!
I wud suggest you go to the VF website and check and see about getting your neme on the mailing list for the 2010 issue. They usually send out the forms to be listed in late fall....highly recommended publication.
I was sorry to see that the VF was switching to an every other year publication. I have only been in it since the late 80's but have made many friends through it. I always take mine with me when I travel.