1959 Mack B-85 engine owned and operated by Mike Foote. Mike calls his engine "Granny" and it was driven to the show from Succasunna, NJ.
It is never to early to start thinking about becoming a firefighter. These two young gentlemen, standing in front of Marv Cohen's 1943 American LaFrance, was trying on their newly acquired firemen's hats.
Aerial shots at the Muster.
Aerial shots at the Muster.
Aerial shots at the Muster.
Aerial shots at the Muster.
1984 Spartan cab was the front end of a tiller truck owned by Hillside, MD Fire Co. (Prince George County). The tiller portion was destroyed, so it's present owner Leo Grabowski uses it to tow the trailer where his 1952 Willy's is stored. The "Hillside Shaker", as it is known, is looking for a tiller to strap behind to become a complete unit again.
Aerial shots at the Muster.
Aerial shots at the Muster.
L to R 1943 American LaFrance owned and operated by Marvin Cohen; 1952 Willy's Brush truck owned and operated by Leo and Diana Grabowski. This vehicle was purchased new and operated by the Minisink Hose Co. # 1 of Unionville, NY. This truck was restored from the frame up in 2011; 1981 Hahn owned and operated by Brian and Patti Scott. This engine was formerly owned by the Franklin, NJ Fire Dept.
Aerial shots at the Muster.
A look at the workers and visitors around the 20' x 40' tent that was erected for the huge tricky tray and additional tables and chairs for the visitors to have lunch or relax under and visit with family and friends. If you look through the tent you can see the bouncy house that the children had a "blast" in all day long.
1975 Dodge Pierce mini pumper owned and operated by Richard VanOrden, Jr., Denville, NJ
1943 American LaFrance owned and operated by Marvin Cohen. This truck was formerly owned by the Monhagen Hose Co. # 1, City of Middletown, NY.
The Catskill Fire-Cats banner being shown on the side of the 1943 American LaFrance owned by Marvin Cohen.
1965 International 1600 Loadmaster engine owned and operated John and Sean Corr, Goshen, NY
Another view of the 1981 American LaFrance, the AV-3 engine, shown with many pictures of the 2001 Twin Towers collapse.
1950 GMC/Central fire engine owned and operated by Vaughn Peer, Florida, NY. This beauty came from a fire company in PA. The judges declared this vehicle to be the "Best of Show" and it was awarded the first place trophy.
American Flag flying over the grounds of the 2013 muster. The flag is attached to the end of the 1986 Spartan/LTI 100' ladder truck owned and operated by Fred and Lavadia Theadore. This ladder truck was previously owned by City of Newburgh (1986-2007); Circleville Fire District (2007-2012). The flag measures 25' x 15' and it belongs to the Fire-Cats.
1981 American LaFrance owned and operated by the Catskill Fire-Cats as one of our club trucks. This engine was a former FDNY vehicle that was at the Twin Towers disaster in 2001. It was parked a few blocks from the collapse. It was acquired by the Aviation Hose Co. # 1, Bronx, NY. and operated by them until 2009 when the mayor of the City of New York closed down all the volunteer fire companies in the city. At that time, the truck was donated to the Firecats
1947 Ward LaFrance owned and operated by the Rutgers Engine Co., Johnson, NY and on the right a 1947 American LaFrance owned and operated by the Howells Fire Co.
1964 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon owned and operated by Pottersville, NJ Volunteer Fire Co. The truck was driven by Sam Robinson, President of AFANJ, central New Jersey chapter of SPAAMFAA.
Past Chief Lou Ingrassia from the Howells Fire Company, along with daughter Heather, as they were delivering the "Best of Show" trophy to the muster. The Howells Fire Company has generously donated this trophy to the Catskill Fire-Cats for many, many years. The winner of the trophy for 2013 was Vaughn Peer for his 1950 GMC/Central fire engine.