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Klein Fire dept Tx - daviddnb - 06-19-2013
I see a couple of engine for sale on braindlee. How Many truck the dept replace? Its Pierce or E\-One for the new truck
Thanks
Klein Fire dept Tx - GA_Dave - 06-19-2013
I was recently at Klein and the guys I spoke with never mentioned any new rigs. Brindlee Mountain is listing four pumpers for sale, three Pierce Enforcers and one E\-One Cyclone II. No new apparatus have been delivered to Klein yet and no one I talked to knew what was coming.
Klein Fire dept Tx - Guest - 06-19-2013
Siddons Martin Emergency Group (Pierce Dealer) posted a thank you on their facebook page - Thank you Klein Volunteer Fire Department for your order of 7-Velocity Pumpers and 1-Velocity Rescue. May 2nd.
Klein Fire dept Tx - GA_Dave - 06-20-2013
Quote:Siddons Martin Emergency Group (Pierce Dealer) posted a thank you on their facebook page - Thank you Klein Volunteer Fire Department for your order of 7-Velocity Pumpers and 1-Velocity Rescue. May 2nd.Dangit, now I gotta go back!
Klein Fire dept Tx - Guest - 06-20-2013
Quote:Dangit, now I gotta go back!You can catch Spring's 3 new ones also.
Klein Fire dept Tx - Guest - 06-20-2013
Quote:Dangit, now I gotta go back!Your next trip will be worth it! MANY departments in the area have apparatus on order besides Spring, Klein - Atascocita (E\-One pumper/truck) Porter (Ember) and the Pierce site has many ...plus the new apparatus coming into Houston.
I saved that coffee - same pot! When ever you are ready to come back.
Klein Fire dept Tx - GA_Dave - 06-20-2013
Quote:Your next trip will be worth it! MANY departments in the area have apparatus on order besides Spring, Klein - Atascocita (E-One pumper/truck) Porter (Ember) and the Pierce site has many ...plus the new apparatus coming into Houston.Thanks, Charlie! I'll keep you posted.
I saved that coffee - same pot! When ever you are ready to come back.
Klein Fire dept Tx - jbrown9079 - 06-23-2013
I can give you an idea of whats going on around Houston.
Spring FD has 3 engines currently on the line at Pierce. Rumor is a tower will be the next order.
Klein FD has 7 engines and 1 rescue on order, pre-construction is the next step.
Cypress Creek FD is currently spec'ing 3 PUC's to replace the 2001 all-steer Quantums.
Ponderosa FD is rumored to be sell the last Enforcer pumper and Lance rescue. They are specing a rescue/engine.
Houston FD has some Spartan ERV pumpers and aerials coming out from SD.
Sugar Land FD is about to place inservice a new Spartan ERV 100' quint.
Klein Fire dept Tx - CAPTFBFD - 07-12-2013
From Facebook
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Klein VFD in north Houston has 7 Pierce Velocity Top-Control Pumpers and a Velocity Heavy-Rescue due for completion in November. The Velocity features a quick access service hood, a high visibility single piece windshield, the thickest firewall in the industry and 360° Protection From Every Angle is standard.
-Pierce’s exclusive PS6® seats for comfort and safety
-Big power, up to 600 HP engines
-TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension
-Larger, deeper door handles accommodate a gloved hand
-Frontal & Side Roll Protection systems for enhanced firefighter safety
Quote:https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=431865283516610&set=a.208239569212517.22546.197588163610991&type=1&theater
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Klein Fire dept Tx - daviddnb - 07-12-2013
Any project to change aerial soon?
Klein Fire dept Tx - jbrown9079 - 07-17-2013
Quote:Any project to change aerial soon?
Possibly in 2018.
Klein Fire dept Tx - jbrown9079 - 09-13-2013
Quote:I can give you an idea of whats going on around Houston.
Spring FD has 3 engines currently on the line at Pierce. Rumor is a tower will be the next order.
Klein FD has 7 engines and 1 rescue on order, pre-construction is the next step.
Cypress Creek FD is currently spec'ing 3 PUC's to replace the 2001 all-steer Quantums.
Ponderosa FD is rumored to be sell the last Enforcer pumper and Lance rescue. They are specing a rescue/engine.
Houston FD has some Spartan ERV pumpers and aerials coming out from SD.
Sugar Land FD is about to place inservice a new Spartan ERV 100' quint.
Quick update.
Klein is expecting a December delivery for the pumpers and a delivery of the rescue around Feb.
Spring has two just delivered this week.
Cypress Creek FD has a tentative date for the 3 Velocity PUC's coming off the line around Feb.
Atascocita FD just took delivery of an E\-One pumper and platform.
Northwest FD placed a new Spartan ERV.
Northeast FD has a new Velocity PUC/aerial on the Pierce line.
Baytown FD has a new Quantum engine on the Pierce line.
Pearland FD has 1 Velocity engine and (1) 75ft Velocity aerial on the Pierce line.
Willow Fork FD has 1 Velocity PUC on the line.
Champions FD is putting together a spec to replace both of the 2008 PUC's with 2 Velocity pumpers.
Klein Fire dept Tx - jbrown9079 - 10-16-2013
an update
http://www.siddons-martin.com/custom/page/your_truck_on_the_line#job26934-01
Klein Fire dept Tx - CAPTFBFD - 12-09-2013
![[Image: 1483012_467639826605822_384289183_n.jpg]](https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1483012_467639826605822_384289183_n.jpg)
From Facebook
Seven new Velocity Top-Control Pumpers on the blue floor this morning for Klein Fire Department. It's 11 degrees in Appleton today! Foam testing will be fun!
Klein Fire dept Tx - CAPTFBFD - 12-09-2013
Amazing shot from the Pierce FB page
![[Image: 856651_10153576867690527_187900337_o.jpg]](https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/856651_10153576867690527_187900337_o.jpg)
Klein Fire dept Tx - Guest - 12-10-2013
Pic #15 is AWESOME!!!!!
Klein Fire dept Tx - Juice - 12-12-2013
Those are perhaps thee most beautiful fire trucks I've ever laid eyes on, it's just those mirrors!