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I was told that the black over red was done so that guys on the job would know right away without a doubt that they were working with a new rig not the older ones, as many things are different.

 

Here is published quote stating that:

"In the end, Aaron said, all of the department’s firefighters will have some training on the new engines and truck. That’s because there may be situations where a firefighter who does not work from one of the new engines may be sent to get a piece of equipment off one. And a hose nozzle or ax may be in an entirely different compartment on the new apparatus. That’s a big reason why the new equipment has a different paint scheme, so they are quickly recognizable to any firefighter.

“It’s not always the best visibility at a scene,” Aaron said. “So that’s the logic behind it.”

 

Link to article

 

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Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/2013/09/02/2978319/new-engines-truck-on-way-to-wichita.html#storylink=cpy"
 

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Quote:Remember when the WFD had a mix of ALF, Seagrave, Central States, Grumman, and Sutphen how did we survive? I do think the new machines look sharp and are very well designed so I am not complaining just find it humorous. Why not just say we decided to change the color at the factory because it is sharp.

 

Quote:Andy, did they keep the Lime Ford as a spare or what happened with it?

 

Trav!

Quote:They have E1,E2,E7,E9,E10,E11, and T2 in service. Im not 100% sure on E12,E4,E8. E8 went back to the shop several times from what I gather. They've been waiting on new equipment and tool mounting to be completed.

Quote:Looking at Wichitafire.org I see just a regular top mount dash engine for 15 and one of the Chevy squads.

Quote:A little off-topic so I apologize in advance. What apparatus is Wichita running out of Firehouse 15? Quint and Squad? Thanks.

Quote:Dave,

 

They are currently running Engine 15 the old Engine 20 a 2006 Pierce Dash Engine. Quint 15 was reassigned as Quint 20. Some of the reasons, 15's is an extremely busy fire house. Wear and tear on the Quint played a role. They have a lot of garden apartments that make the Quint difficult to maneuver. They make a good number of fires and the Engine is quicker.  The rear apron at 15 is extremely tight for driving through and they are located on very busy major roadway so backing in is not a great idea. They have made due with the Quint since 2004. Fire House 20 is slower and one of the three newest fire houses with ease of driving through. The Squad has remained at 15's with the Engine.

 

 

Hope this helps, take care.

 

Stay Safe,

Rick 

Quote:Are the squads in witicha ems??