Pointless prize: Fire bad!

[AlanA]

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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[karenbikes2@gmail.com]

Vienna Volunteer Fire Department
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[camiller]

1/3/2024. North Point Fire and Rescue Station #39 in Herndon, Fairfax County

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[LhasaCM]

1/3/2024 – DC Engine 14 on North Capitol. Terrible lighting for their outside sign at night, but you can see on the interior the “E-14” signage above the TV.

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[Boomer Cycles]

1/3/24 – Alexandria Engine No. 5

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[AlanA]

I wanted to thank everyone for playing (before the forum goes down for a few days).

I wasn’t sure that I’d get much interest, but I’m pleasantly surprised with the folks playing along.

I might have to spend some time to create a spreadsheet to list all the stations that have been found (although, I really stink at stuff like that). I used to be good with Lotus 123 (I think I aged myself with that comment) and not bad with Excel (my last version was 2016). I think that speaks volumes for my present computer knowledge.

[jlamb]

@AlanA 227366 wrote:

Lisbon, MD. Home of the world famous Lisbon Christmas Parade.

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I’ve often wondered why things that are actually world famous are never described as such, while things that are not world famous often are.

[bikingjenn]

1/3/24 Arl FS #9 on Walter Reed Dr

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[bigredboiler]

1-3-24
South Metro #35 (Denver)
Not much to look at…other than flags moving in the stiff wind

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[bigredboiler]

@AlanA 227325 wrote:

I guess it beats riding around looking for weed!

My guess is I won’t have a geographic advantage on this game….and the fire houses should be more evenly distributed around town

[Serdar]

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Fire station on 5255 Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria

[Serdar]

1/4/24 – Alexandria Fire Station 206 at 4609 Seminary Rd

[CaseyKane50]

1/4/2024 Washington DC Engine Company #1

23rd and M Street, NW Washington DC

[Serdar]

1/3/24 – Fire station on 5255 Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria

[CaseyKane50]

1/5/2024 Washington DC Engine Company #6

1300 New Jersey Avenue, N.W Washington DC

[Serdar]

I love these colors.

[Author]

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