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No Caption * * * NOW ACCEPTING BIDS * * * The Adams Area Fire District is now accepting bids for our 2009 Seagrave Rescue/Engine and our 2009 Seagrave Tower Ladder

Adams Area Fire District James - Jimmy - Ellis Firehouse Station 42, August 07

Bids must be mailed in before the deadline of September 7th 2026.

Please see the following posts for more information on the two apparatus in question.

• Tower Ladder: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1G6jhXV2dy/

• Rescue/Engine: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cup1oNUeD/

The Adams Area Fire District reserves the right to reject any and all bids.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Around 10:45 Station 21 was dispatched to MM 28

Adams Area Fire District James - Jimmy - Ellis Firehouse Station 42, August 07

5 on I76 for a tractor trailer on fire.

Shortly after Engine 42 and Rescue 42 bid it and got accepted for both pieces. Engine 42 arrived shortly after 185 Engine 2 and deployed a bumper line and began fire attack. Multiple tankers were requested to the scene to supply water to Engine 42, aswell as 185 Engine 2.

Crews operated for about 2 hours before returning in service.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Throwback Time: 2017 dedication ceremony for the AAFD quarters along PA Route 228 in Adams Township, Butler County

Adams Area Fire District James - Jimmy - Ellis Firehouse Station 42, August 06

Pictured, L-R, Russ Ford (Adams Township Board of Supervisors), Jason Safreed, Bill Hayes, and the late Jimmy Ellis.

A few years later, in 2022, Jimmy passed at a young age. During his 32 years as a volunteer FF, and 23 years as a career FF for the City of Pittsburgh, he was widely known for his penchant and passion for training. In more recent years, the AAFD coordinates an intensive training ... (Full Story & Photos)

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*** FOR SALE *** The Adams Area Fire District is accepting sealed bids for our 2009 Seagrave Tower Ladder

Adams Area Fire District James - Jimmy - Ellis Firehouse Station 42, August 01

• 2009 Seagrave Marauder II.
• Seagrave SO:56125
• 141” raised roof, FDNY spec split-tilt, 6-man cab (5 scba seats).
• Cummins ISM 500hp.
• Allison 4000EVS Automatic Transmission.
• Telma driveline retarder.
• GVWR: 80,000
• Height: 10’, 10”
• Length: 41’ 9”
• 30,000 miles.
• 3,500 hours.
• Seagrave FDNY spec 75’ Aerialscope II with cat track cable managment.
• FDNY spec Stainless cab and body with ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption *** FOR SALE *** The Adams Area Fire District is accepting sealed bids for our 2009 Seagrave Rescue Engine

Adams Area Fire District James - Jimmy - Ellis Firehouse Station 42, August 01

• 2009 Seagrave Marauder II.
• Seagrave SO:78F52.
• 141" raised roof, 6-man cab (5 scba seats).
• Caterpillar C13, 525hp with engine brake.
• Allison 3000EVS Automatic Transmission.
• GVWR: 49,000.
• Height: 9', 10"
• Length: 33' 2"
• 88,000 miles.
• 5,700 hours.
• Stainless steel rescue-engine body with rollup doors and coffin compartments.
• Waterous 1500gpm single stage pump.
• 750 gallon poly ... (Full Story & Photos)

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