This was an emergency purchase in 2003. Assigned only to Pumper 28. It was purchased with the intent that the ladder rack, roll-up-doors, 750 tank, and raised roof be evaluated for the 2006 pumper purchase. The only item that made it to the 2006 purchase was thankfully the raised roof. This ladder rack has been ripped off two or three times and the roll-up-doors were not sturdy enough for the hard KCFD use. Due to its special nature it was decided not to assign this unit to the Reserve Pumper pool and it was given to the Fire Academy for training. It was placed in service during the Chem Central fire three years ago with Academy Drillmasters.
This was an emergency purchase in 2003. Assigned only to Pumper 28. It was purchased with the intent that the ladder rack, roll-up-doors, 750 tank, and raised roof be evaluated for the 2006 pumper purchase. The only item that made it to the 2006 purchase was thankfully the raised roof. This ladder rack has been ripped off two or three times and the roll-up-doors were not sturdy enough for the hard KCFD use. Due to its special nature it was decided not to assign this unit to the Reserve Pumper pool and it was given to the Fire Academy for training. It was placed in service during the Chem Central fire three years ago with Academy Drillmasters.
[quote name='Jamie' date='07 July 2010 - 02:48 PM' timestamp='1278530903' post='391534']
I can't remember, was it that rig or Pumper 33 where the Lieutenant was killed about that time?
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Pumper 33, they wrecked on Blue Ridge Blvd a lady with a suspended DL cut them off. Pumper 33 and Pumper 16 were the two 1997 E\-One Cyclone II with 1000 gallon tanks.
This was one of four total Pierce Arrow/ LTI 100ft Dry Ladders purchased in 1984. Two were 100ft Dry rear mounts placed at Truck 7 and Truck 14. The other two were 100ft Dry mid mounts placed at Truck 1 and Truck 10. Truck 10 was relocated in 1989 to Fire House 2 and renumbered Truck 2 then later placed in spare service as Truck 99. All served into the early 2000's. Truck 1 and Truck 14 now reside in-service in Texas. Truck 7's fly section was damaged when the rig was driven under a low overhang. Truck 7 was not repaired and disposed of. Truck 2 Ex T-10 was kept as Truck 99 the department spare ladder and was disposed of a few years ago, unknown location now. The four were work horses and served the department well.
Note: They did carry supply line for large fires so they could forward lay from the Pump. However KCK has a long history of purchasing real dry Truck Companies. This is still true with Truck 1,7,14 currently being dry.
Note: Damage to fly section from being driven under a low canopy. Until this happened they were planning to keep 7-Truck as the spare ladder. Instead old Truck 2 ex T-10 was kept as the spare ladder.
Thanks Andy. Five of the Nine OPFD front line fire units are now Solid Red. Two of the five OPFD Medic units are now Solid Red also. They look sharp.
Olathe also just began to switch from White over Red back to traditional Solid Red. Prior to the switch the last Solid Red Olathe rigs were the Two 1979 Pierce Arrow Engines.
I am glad to see more kc metro departments choose Solid Red or Black over Red it fits my traditional fire service taste.
This was the first Pierce Aluminum Ladder delivered in the Kansas City Metro. This was also the first Roto-Ray in the Kansas City Metro. Quint 33 is a single company in the far southern part of Leawood. They protect the Famed Iron Horse Golf Club and many million dollar homes. Leawood runs two Engine's, one 100ft Truck/ Rescue, one 75ft Quint, and one Battalion Chief from three Fire Houses.
Originally opened as Engine 33 in 2002 with a 1992 Pierce Dash Pump they were converted to a Quint in 2006. They protect the Famed Iron Horse Golf Club and many million dollar homes. There company logo is Iron House. They have an all metal logo of the sticker inside the fire house with Engine 33 on the front.
This was the first Pierce Aluminum Ladder delivered in the Kansas City Metro. This was also the first Roto-Ray in the Kansas City Metro. Quint 33 is a single company in the far southern part of Leawood. They protect the Famed Iron Horse Golf Club and many million dollar homes. Leawood runs two Engine's, one 100ft Truck/ Rescue, one 75ft Quint, and one Battalion Chief from three Fire Houses.
Note: They did carry supply line for large fires so they could forward lay from the Pump. However KCK has a long history of purchasing real dry Truck Companies. This is still true with Truck 1,7,14 currently being dry.
Note: Damage to fly section from being driven under a low canopy. Until this happened they were planning to keep 7-Truck as the spare ladder. Instead old Truck 2 ex T-10 was kept as the spare ladder.
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Still to this day, KCK Truck Companies (1,7,& 14) carry 100' of 4" LDH in a highside compartment on their rig for flypipe ops. They also carry a water thief inwhich more supply lines (3") can be added for more water. It has been stated from the current Fire Chief, that he would like to add an additional Truck Company (100' platform) to the fleet, running it out of Firehouse #6, along with a Pumper Company and disbanding Quint 6. (Don't look for any movement on that for awhile due to the economy.)
[quote name='ENG61INE' date='23 July 2010 - 04:07 PM' timestamp='1279918068' post='394252']
Still to this day, KCK Truck Companies (1,7,& 14) carry 100' of 4" LDH in a highside compartment on their rig for flypipe ops. They also carry a water thief inwhich more supply lines (3") can be added for more water. It has been stated from the current Fire Chief, that he would like to add an additional Truck Company (100' platform) to the fleet, running it out of Firehouse #6, along with a Pumper Company and disbanding Quint 6. (Don't look for any movement on that for awhile due to the economy.)
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Eric that is great to hear. Remember when KCK had Five Dry Trucks at Truck 1,7,10,14,19 and the lone 75ft Tele-Squirt at Pumper 9 and 35ft Tele-Squirt on Pumper 2. Quints, they are like a Swiss Army Knife, they do a lot of different things but nothing well. But I know I am preaching to the choir LoL. KCK has not had an elevating platform since the two Snorkel Trucks long long ago.
Eric that is great to hear. Remember when KCK had Five Dry Trucks at Truck 1,7,10,14,19 and the lone 75ft Tele-Squirt at Pumper 9 and 35ft Tele-Squirt on Pumper 2. Quints, they are like a Swiss Army Knife, they do a lot of different things but nothing well. But I know I am preaching to the choir LoL. KCK has not had an elevating platform since the two Snorkel Trucks long long ago.
Stay Safe Brother,
Rick
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Also, it has been said that there is a master map of the speedway/piper area showing a firehouse in the area of I-435 & Donohoo. Possible FH #12, again not anytime soon. This might be where Quint 6 might end up. Time will tell.
East Lynne-Gunn City Fire Protection District (Harrisonville Missouri)Engine 61
Ex: Belton, Missouri Fire Emergency Services Engine 1
NOTE: East Lynne uses RED fire apparatus. This unit is the exception to costly to repaint.
1987
3D-Duplex
#1794-60
1500/750
Drivers side Fold-Da tank hydraulic rack
NOTE: Belton has a fire contract for a township outside of the city limits. This is why they have always had pumper-tanker style Engines. At one time they operated a large tandem axle 1982 Pierce-Duplex pumper-tanker as Engine 2. It is now at Western Taney County Fire Protection District outside of Branson, Missouri. Belton's rigs make for great rural fire engines. Note the Fold-Da tank hydraulic rack. Also Belton is one of only four suburbs still using lime-green or yellow in the Kansas City Metro. Everyone else has returned to some version of red.
East Lynne-Gunn City Fire Protection District (Harrisonville Missouri)Engine 61
Ex: Belton, Missouri Fire Emergency Services Engine 1
NOTE: East Lynne uses RED fire apparatus. This unit is the exception to costly to repaint.
1987
3D-Duplex
#1794-60
1500/750
Officers side ground ladder hydraulic rack
NOTE: Belton has a fire contract for a township outside of the city limits. This is why they have always had pumper-tanker style Engines. At one time they operated a large tandem axle 1982 Pierce-Duplex pumper-tanker as Engine 2. It is now at Western Taney County Fire Protection District outside of Branson, Missouri. Belton's rigs make for great rural fire engines. Note the Fold-Da tank hydraulic rack. Also Belton is one of only four suburbs still using lime-green or yellow in the Kansas City Metro. Everyone else has returned to some version of red.
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