Retired Apparatus

of the

Union Bridge Fire Company

1887 Hose Cart

 This is one of the first hose carts originally purchased by the town for the Company.

It is capable of carrying 400 feet of 3" hose.

The cart was refurbished by members in 1992 so that it could be pulled in the MSFA 100th Anniversary Parade

held in Frederick, MD, site of the first MSFA Convention.

The cart is now maintained and pulled by members of the Union Bridge Junior Fire Company.

Our Retired Fire Engines

 This 1925 Stutz Pumper was the first motorized apparatus purchased by the Company.

It served until 1937, when it was replaced by a 1937 Seagrave Pumper.

 This 1931 Seagrave Pumper was purchased to replace a 1926 Packard Service Truck.

It was the Company's 2nd pumper and was replaced by a 1953 Seagrave Pumper.

The pumper is currently owned by Robert Alexander, Lifetime Honorary Member.

This 1937 Seagrave Pumper was purchased to replace the 1925 Stutz Pumper.

It served until 1958 when it was replaced by a 1958 GMC/Oren Pumper.

This 1953 Seagrave Pumper was purchased to replace the 1937 Seagrave Pumper.

It served until 1972 when it was replaced by a 1972 GMC/Oren.

When Carroll County created a central alarm dispatch center, the unit received the designation of: Engine 82.

The pumper was sold to a member of the company and then, after several years,

the pumper was purchased back to be restored by our members.

After it's restoration by dedicated members and Juniors, it was used for parades and displays.

Due to constant motor issues, it was then sold to Robert Alexander, a Lifetime Honorary Member of the Company,

who fixed the issues and still owns and operates the pumper.

If you have parts for a 1953 V12 motor, Bob would probably appreciate the heads up as to where he can get parts.

This 1958 GMC/Oren  Pumper was purchased to replace the 1937 Seagrave Pumper.

The unit had a 750 GPM pump and 500 gallons of water. 

When Carroll County created a central dispatch center, the unit was designated: Engine 81

This 1972 GMC/Oren pumper was purchased to replace the 1953 Seagrave Pumper.

The unit had a 1000 GPM pump and 750 gallons of water.

It was also the first unit to have open SCBA storage in a crew area (Jumpseat).

 This unit was sold to New Bethel, Alabama in 1992. It was just recently placed out of service due to mechanical

issues and is available to purchase. Contact Chris Harris for more information.

Designation: Carroll County (Engine 82)

This 1981 Ford L9000/Oren Pumper was purchased to replace the 1958 GMC/Oren Pumper.

The unit had a 1000 GPM pump and 1000 gallons of water. I also had a Jumpseat area for SCBA.

In 1994, the unit was refurbished to more closely match the 1993 Ford L9000/Marion Squad

as well as adding highside compartments and a polypropylene tank.

Designation: Carroll County (Engine 81)

Our Retired Rescue Apparatus

 This 1976 Chevrolet/Reading utility unit was originally built for the Alaskan Pipeline.

This unit was used as a Light Rescue Unit and carried the first "Jaws of Life" Hurst system.

The unit also carried a variety of fire equipment which eventually, overloaded the vehicle.

It was replaced by a 1993 Ford L9000/Marion Squad.

Designation: Carroll County (Utility 8)

 This 1993 Ford L9000/Marion squad was purchased to handle the need for Heavy Rescue services in the area.

 The increased amount of fire and rescue equipment that we began to carry on the overloaded 1976 Chevrolet/Reading,

required the need to have this larger vehicle. It also had the capability of an onboard air cascade system to fill

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus bottles on the scene.

This unit fit the requirements of Carroll County's Heavy Rescue Squad Standards.

This unit was sold to the Mount Alto Fire Department in the mid-west by a dealer.

As far as we know, it is still in service.

Designation: Carroll County (Squad 8)

Our Retired Ambulances

This 1955 Cadillac, is pictured with the 1953 and 1937 Seagraves, along with a few of the members.

(Left to Right) Bill Louge, Bud Nusbaum, Marice Gray and Donald Stitley.

Designation: Ambulance 83

 This 1962 Cadillac Ambulance replaced the 1955 Cadillac Ambulance.

This picture was taken in front of the current fire station on W. Locust St., which means that the unit was as least 5 years old.

This would be the last Cadillac Ambulance as well as the last ambulance of this type purchased by the Company.

Designation: Ambulance 89

This 1989 Chevrolet C70/Wheeled Coach unit replaced a 1982 Horton MRX 500 ambulance.

This was one of the first medium duty units purchased in the state.

The unit was involved in a single vehicle rollover motor vehicle collision while responding to another single vehicle rollover

 motor vehicle collision involving Frederick Co. Tanker 9. Non-life threatening injuries occurred in both collisions.

Designation: Ambulance/Medic/Paramedic 89

This 1998 Ford F450/Wheeled Coach unit was purchased after the 1989 unit was involved in a MVC.

This was the first Type I ambulance purchased by the Company.

Designation: Ambulance/Medic/Paramedic 89

This 2002 Ford E350/Horton Ambulance replaced the 1998 unit.

Generally, we replace ambulances every 4 to 5 years.

Designation: Ambulance/Medic/Paramedic 89

If you have information concerning any of our retired apparatus, please sign our guestbook and leave us a note.

Our Historical and Archives Committee is always looking for new photos and information.