NH Chapter of SPAAMFAA

AMOSKEAG RESERVE ENGINE COMPANY

"wHERE THE PAST MEETS THE PRESENT"

2023 ANNUAL EVENT

Oct 14th, Concord NH the Amoskeag Reserve Engine Company held its Annual Fire truck Show/Parade/Muster on the grounds of the NH Fire Academy. It turned out to be a beautiful day weather wise which was of concern as the weather forecast were predicting rain. No rain and sunny skies saw a record crowd of spectators from all of the New England States as well as PA, MD, NY and NJ.

Over 30 pieces of Apparatus was on display as well as pumping demonstrations.

Trophies were awarded in 11 different Categories:

Best Of Show Doug Boudrow 1984 ALF

Best of Show Runner Up: Bruce Lemire 1930 Buffalo

Furthest Driven under its own power:  Steve Deorocki 1968 Pirsch

Furthest Traveled Trailor: Steve Goldsmith 1930 Model A

Oldest in Service: Dunbarton NH, 1991 Mack

Newest In Service: NHFA 2021 Rosenbauer Aerial

Oldest Motorized: Brookline NH, 1919 Model T pumper

Oldest Non-Motorized: Rick Tracey Class B Hose Cart

Best Ladder/Aerial Unit: Pembroke NH, Segrave

Best Support Unit: James Babcock 1968 Dodge Farrar

Beset Preserved: Steve Deorocki 1968 Pirsch

I big shout out and thank you to the NH Fire Academy for allowing us the privilege to hold our event on their campus. To all of our members and their family members that stepped up to the plate and helped make this show such an amazing success.  See you Next year…

Video courtesy of AREC Member Mark Oullette from his YouTube Channel Marks Fire Apparatus.

Amoskeag Reserve Engine Company Annual Show & Muster 2022

On Oct 8th, 2022, the Amoskeag Reserve Engine Company held its annual event at the NH Fire Academy ARFF Facility, located in Concord NH.

The event this year brought over 37 pieces of apparatus from all over New England and even as far away as Ticonderoga, NY.

Thank you 911 ERV – Emergency Response Visuals for the use of this video

SPAAMFAA Summer, 2022 convention.

The Massachusetts Antique Fire Apparatus Association and the International Fire Buffs Association recently held the SPAAMFAA Summer 2022 convention. This event was the first of its kind and was a joint convention between SPAAMFAA and IFBA.On Saturday in conjunction with the SPAAMFAA Summer Convention was the Massachusetts Antique Fire Apparatus Association, 45th Anniversary Antique Fire Apparatus Parade/Muster/Flea Market.

arec Annual Show, Muster, & Parade 2021

This year’s Amoskeag Reserve Engine Company event which was hosted by the NH Fire Academy in Concord NH was a great success. Over 33 pieces of antique and contemporary apparatus/vehicles were on display. There was a short parade, static displays, and pumping. Awards were given out in 10 categories.

We would like to thank all of the members and volunteers for their hard work. Because of your hard work the show was a success. Big shout out to the agencies and individuals that brought their apparatus and vehicles. Thank you too all.

For more videos and pictures please visit our NEWS/EVENTS page here on the AREC website.

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