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Engine Company 259 vs. Ladder Company 128 From "Warehouse Warriors" episode WHW-501

Two teams of New York City firefighters, Engine Company 259 (Red) and Ladder Company 128 (Blue)--both experienced in carpentry, home repair, and product design--engage in a friendly competition to design and construct fire house-inspired, educational and entertaining play structures for children. The Red Team designs a fire engine red space age teeter-totter, decorated with fire truck tools. The Blue Team constructs a miniature fire station training academy, a two story structure, complete with fire pole, ladder and bell.

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The Red Team's futuristic firehall seesaw.

Project Fire Station inspired children's play structures
Length of Competition: 8 hours

Red Team's Project:

A fire fighter-themed, outer space teeter-totter, constructed of birch plywood, painted fire engine red and embellished with decorative hatchets, hooks, ladders, shields and bells.

Final Score: 228

The Blue Team's finished bunk bed.

Blue Team's Project:

A miniature two story fireman's training academy, complete with play areas, chalk board, ladder and fire pole.

Final Score: 279

Disclaimer: Because of the originality and impromptu nature of each team's design, it is impossible to provide step-by-step instructions or plans for any project seen on Warehouse Warriors.

The teams involved are not comprised of professionals, and the final designs have not been tested for safety, durability or ease-of-completion by home viewers. DIYnet.com does not assume any responsibility or liability for any projects attempted by viewers as seen on the show.