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Miami Dade apparatus - Juice - 05-05-2017
I saw a video today that features Spartan/LTC's refurb centers. In the video it showcases a new Miami Dade reurb, which makes me wonder now; what does their fleet consist of? I can at least account for these-
Rosenbauer Commander pumpers
Pierce Quantum Pumper refurb
2 Pierce Arrow XT PUCs
2 Pierce Velocity towers, 1 rear mount and 1 mid mount
6 Sutphen SP 70 aerials
1 Sutphen SPH 100'
1 E\-One 75' Quint
1 LTC 75' refurb
How many ALF 75' remain?
How many Spartan/Rosenbauer 75' remain?
I know there are several other 1 off pieces such as the Quantum tender. As you can see, several different manufacturers, and of those, several different models. Anyone know the reason for such a variety recently? Normally it would be for the sake of studying apparatus/manufacturer performance for future purchases, but the apparatus are so different among the fleet, I don't see how they could possibly retrieve much data from any of them.
Trav!
Miami Dade apparatus - firescooby - 05-06-2017
Quote:I saw a video today that features Spartan/LTC's refurb centers. In the video it showcases a new Miami Dade reurb, which makes me wonder now; what does their fleet consist of? I can at least account for these-Travis,
Rosenbauer Commander pumpers
Pierce Quantum Pumper refurb
2 Pierce Arrow XT PUCs
2 Pierce Velocity towers, 1 rear mount and 1 mid mount
6 Sutphen SP 70 aerials
1 Sutphen SPH 100'
1 E-One 75' Quint
1 LTC 75' refurb
How many ALF 75' remain?
How many Spartan/Rosenbauer 75' remain?
I know there are several other 1 off pieces such as the Quantum tender. As you can see, several different manufacturers, and of those, several different models. Anyone know the reason for such a variety recently? Normally it would be for the sake of studying apparatus/manufacturer performance for future purchases, but the apparatus are so different among the fleet, I don't see how they could possibly retrieve much data from any of them.
Trav!
I thought the Rosenbauers were actually 60 footers. Seems like I remember me and Stonitch talking about that fact a few years ago because they didn't get ISO aerial credit.
Miami Dade apparatus - Juice - 05-06-2017
Quote:Travis,
I thought the Rosenbauers were actually 60 footers. Seems like I remember me and Stonitch talking about that fact a few years ago because they didn't get ISO aerial credit.
You're right, I forgot that they were only 60' thank you!
Miami Dade apparatus - npfd801 - 05-06-2017
Quote:You're right, I forgot that they were only 60' thank you!I'm fairly confident they have both 60's and 75's from Rosenbauer. I think the 60's were to replace the older TeleSqurt style elevated waterways. IN their nomenclature some are called Aerials others Ladders.
Miami Dade apparatus - npfd801 - 05-06-2017
http://www.miamidade.gov/fire/stations-units.asp
This looks relatively up to date...
Miami Dade apparatus - 201/65 - 05-07-2017
There are at least 5 75' LTI aerials in various stages of re-chassising and refurb.
Miami Dade apparatus - Rollup - 05-07-2017
Quote:There are at least 5 75' LTI aerials in various stages of re-chassising and refurb.Any links?
Miami Dade apparatus - AFD Prescott - 05-07-2017
If it was under 75 foot it was called an Aerial, if it was over 75' it was called a Ladder they have rosenbauer's of both sizes.
Miami Dade apparatus - AFD Prescott - 05-07-2017
Trav, never heard of a velocity rear mount Tower in their possession, maybe a late 90's model Dash or Arrow assigned to Platform 34 or the reserve fleet.
Miami Dade apparatus - Juice - 05-07-2017
Quote:Trav, never heard of a velocity rear mount Tower in their possession, maybe a late 90's model Dash or Arrow assigned to Platform 34 or the reserve fleet.
It was the rear mount aerial I was thinking of, I realized after I posted this that it wasn't a platform, and forgot to change my original post. Are ladders 8 and 22 different trucks, or was one reassigned?
Trav!
Miami Dade apparatus - AFD Prescott - 05-08-2017
The Pierce velocity rear mount was lettered for ladder 8 upon delivery it was discovered that it was too long to fit in the firehouse so it never saw service at fire station 8 and was assigned to Station 22. Station 22 received one of the 70 foot sutphen mini towers so I do not know the current disposition of the Pierce velocity rear mount