--- In FireFotosWest@yahoogroups.com, "rh1067" <DH1067@...> wrote:
>
> That term certainly makes sense since intra means within, but I'm
from
> the east coast and I've never heard the term in the 50 or so years
I've
> been involved with the fire service. Having said that, I have to
admit
> I'm not very interested in the apparatus, only in the fires they
> fight.:)
> Another observation. Someone used the term "wagon" to describe
Engine
> 12s spare. Back in Boston a wagon is (was) a hose wagon. Boston had
> quite a few in the 50s and 60s, but they were gradually phased out.
The
> most notable was Engine 26s wagon that had 3 deck guns on it. For
the
> doubting Thomases, I have photos.
> Also, at that time every Cambridge engine company was a double
company -
> pump and wagon.
> Finally, the photo on the Portland fire web site is out of date.
After
> the 7 Pierce pumps arrive, we will completely update the site. It
will
> take some time before all the apparatus re-assignments are
finished,
> but it will be done.
>

Although the true two piece engine company no longer exists, the
term "wagon" is still relatively common in here the Mid-Atlantic.
Those of us who are older often use it without any thought. In fact
you will still find apparatus lettered "wagon" in VA. Love seeing the
stuff from the Northwest.