Pointless prize: Fire bad!

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    AlanA
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    We all realize that a fire is a bad thing. Luckily, there are many FD’s and VFD’s around to help put them out.

    Your job is to take a picture of one of them while on a bike ride.

    In addition to taking pictures of PO’s, I also like to take pictures of FD’s. It’s another a great way to keep track of where I’ve been. I’ll probably play along, but I won’t give myself a prize.

    Here are the basic rules (subject to change if I get a lot of questions):

    1. One station per day.
    2. No repeating the same station. However, I realize that many counties/cities have multiple locations. A different station in the same county/city would be fine.
    3. I really don’t care about you or your bike. I want to see the name of the station somewhere in the picture. I’ll accept a sign, but I’d prefer the actual building.
    4. You don’t have to post a picture on this thread, but it would be appreciated. I like to see what people come up with. It’s also a great way to interact with others.
    5. If somone is getting so many pictures but not posting on here, you need to let me have access to your Strava feed so I can see if all looks legit. Trust me, it will only be for a short time. I don’t follow many people.
    6. Use #fire on your Strava post and make sure to post the picture to your activity. (Assuming the admins say that #fire is ok)
    7. As usual, prizes to be determined. Most likely for top 3 unless there is very little interest.
    8. I’d say bonus points if you see a real fire, but like the title says: Fire bad!
    9. Feel free to stop by a station and thank the people for what they are doing. No points for that, but it should make you feel good.
    10. (added per below post) A picture of a FD in action or on a call will also work. However, make sure you get the name of the Company in the picture. No going back to the building and taking another picture of the same company. I don’t want people taking random pictures of fire trucks on the road. On this addition, if you post a picture of someone’s house burning down or something even worse, you will be disqualified. I’m doing this for fun, not to be depressed.
    11. You can find the leaders at: https://freezingsaddles.org/pointless/hashtag/fire

    p.s. A picture like this would be just fine!

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    CaseyKane50
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    2/25/2024 Fire DC Fire Department #30

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    LhasaCM
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    2/25/2024 – Montgomery County Fire Department #20 (in Bethesda)

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    consularrider
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    #fire – 2/25/2024 – DC Engine Co No 1/Medic No 1/ Truck Co No 2 on M St NW

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    AlanA
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    I see we have quite a battle going on.  Two Chrises have not missed a day.  One Chris got every station in DC.  The other Chris got Horneytown!  Which one will have what it takes to pull this off?

    It’s also a good battle for third.  It’s Casey, Kris & Ken (apologies for the Strava names.  That’s what shows up).

    lol, and I hope I get some bonus points (in the Flag game) from Kris for this mention.

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    bikedavid
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    2/25 – Also passed by DC Engine Co No 1/Medic No 1/ Truck Co No 2 today. The most modern looking firehouse in DC!

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    CCRider50
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    2/25 MCFRS Station 32 Rockville 

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    CaseyKane50
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    2/26/2024 Fire Fairfax Fire Department #1

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    CaseyKane50
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    #1132850
    CBGanimal
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    2/26/24 Fire – a very early morning shot of Greensboro FS 20

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    DCAKen
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    2/26/24 DCFD Engine Company 5

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    LhasaCM
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    2/26/2024 – Chevy Chase Fire Department (Montgomery County Fire Station #7)

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    2/26/2024 Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Station No. 15

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    CaseyKane50
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    2/27/2024 Fire DC Fire Department #6

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    CBGanimal
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    2/27/24 Fire – Annandale FS on Columbia Pike

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    DCAKen
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    2/27/24 As I was approaching DCFD Engine Company 7, one of their units roared by on their way to a call

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