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[quote name='Shoop' date='26 December 2010 - 03:21 PM' timestamp='1293393660' post='416729']
The Old Hazmat 440 Spartan/Marion went to Reserve. Hazmat Support was not replaced.
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For those keeping track of this stuff...the Hazmat Support Unit (2002 Spartan/SVI) is the rig that was replaced by the new Velocity. The HazMat Unit (2003 Spartan/Marion) is still front line. The old support unit is now in reserve status, but still kept at FS40.
Drive it like you stole it!
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[quote name='Tim' date='03 January 2011 - 04:39 PM' timestamp='1294089552' post='418351']
Its a Home Depot lumber dept on wheels!
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I know its kind of specific, but does anyone have pictures showing the interior of the PODs and how they are set up? And what PODs (trench, collapse, command, foam, etc.) are in use in Fairfax County?
Thanks, Gary
We now have confirmation, Thanks to Fire & EMS Virginia, that Engine 411, and 430 will betting the new velocities, and that Truck 436 will get the new tower. It says in the article though, that the old Truck 436 will go to reserve, and not transfer to 424.
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Shoop,
Is the Tower going to be a velocity as well?
Yes, it will be a Velocity.
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[quote name='Shoop' date='06 January 2011 - 12:12 PM' timestamp='1294336355' post='418893']
We now have confirmation, Thanks to Fire & EMS Virginia, that Engine 411, and 430 will betting the new velocities, and that Truck 436 will get the new tower. It says in the article though, that the old Truck 436 will go to reserve, and not transfer to 424.
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If Jerry says it is so, then it is so....
I may be a bit biased for my love of Northern VA rigs but I don't know a regional/state/local fire service publication that is better than the old Virginia Fire News/new Fire & EMS Virginia.
Those of us who have lived in VA and who no longer live in VA but follow deliveries would be lost without Jerry and his FIRST class publication.
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my heart is also back in Northern VA, especially Alexandria.
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If Jerry says it is so, then it is so....
I may be a bit biased for my love of Northern VA rigs but I don't know a regional/state/local fire service publication that is better than the old Virginia Fire News/new Fire & EMS Virginia.
Those of us who have lived in VA and who no longer live in VA but follow deliveries would be lost without Jerry and his FIRST class publication.
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Well said, Dave. I couldn't agree more.
Jerry - Thanks for all your hard work and continued dedication to such an outstanding publication!
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First, I'd like to thank Paul Edwards for alerting me to the posts regarding my magazine, Fire & EMS Virginia. I would also like to thank those who made the kind remarks. I very much appreciate the nice words. Sometimes the works gets me down, but compliments such as those made on this thread keep me going. I prefer to defer the credit to those who assist me in Fairfax and the nice working relationship I have with Fairfax County. I'm grateful for all the assistance I am given, the writers who contribute to the publication, and those who subscribe and support our efforts.
Thank you - Jerry Puryear, Publisher
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First, I'd like to thank Paul Edwards for alerting me to the posts regarding my magazine, Fire & EMS Virginia. I would also like to thank those who made the kind remarks. I very much appreciate the nice words. Sometimes the works gets me down, but compliments such as those made on this thread keep me going. I prefer to defer the credit to those who assist me in Fairfax and the nice working relationship I have with Fairfax County. I'm grateful for all the assistance I am given, the writers who contribute to the publication, and those who subscribe and support our efforts.
Thank you - Jerry Puryear, Publisher
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Thank YOU Jerry!
If The TRSU pod at 418 doesn't carry all the technical rope rescue gear where is that stuff carried? i.e. stuff need for rope systems, repelling etc. Is that stuff carried on the rescue companies?
I know that the Boat Support unit at 412 has some rope stuff assigned to it......
and thanks to Jerry for his great work as always.
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[quote name='photo5' date='08 January 2011 - 09:58 PM' timestamp='1294540711' post='419431']
If The TRSU pod at 418 doesn't carry all the technical rope rescue gear where is that stuff carried? i.e. stuff need for rope systems, repelling etc. Is that stuff carried on the rescue companies?
I know that the Boat Support unit at 412 has some rope stuff assigned to it......
and thanks to Jerry for his great work as always.
dave
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Rope Rescue stuff more then likely is on the Squads.
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TRSU currently at 18 carries the heavy tools and power units that won't fit on the Rescue. There is also some lumber for shoring. The TR Pod is also kept at 18, loaded on the IH POD transporter, loaded w/lumber for shoring and other TRSU needs. To the best of my knowledge, all rope "software and hardware" is on the 4 TR Rescue companies w/R439 carrying a greater rope complement than the others since they are first-due TR rescue at Great Falls Park.
Thanks for the info that is pretty much what I was thinking.
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Didn't see anyone post the pictures of the new Foam 426 yet, but I found these on Facebook of it on Atlantic Emergency Solutions page. Here is the link:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/albu...6592294476
If someone wants to post them here go ahead.
Wow....I wish Fairfax would switch to the Quantums altogether!! That is sharp.
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[quote name='Shoop' date='10 January 2011 - 09:33 AM' timestamp='1294672387' post='419680']
Wow....I wish Fairfax would switch to the Quantums altogether!! That is sharp.
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Interesting comment Shoop. I was thinking nearly the same thing. And I am not a fan of Quantums. I would have preferred them to spec an Arrow XT to show that Arrow XT will work in the county. If it can work in Alexandria and Arlington and the airports it can work in Ffx County.
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Just me thinking here but are they going to try and put that where the old foam unit was at 26? It seems like it be to long? and possible as wide if not wider? But in either case that thing is freaking awesome looking and I can't wait to see it!
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[quote name='Dave McClung' date='10 January 2011 - 12:18 PM' timestamp='1294678707' post='419697']
Interesting comment Shoop. I was thinking nearly the same thing. And I am not a fan of Quantums. I would have preferred them to spec an Arrow XT to show that Arrow XT will work in the county. If it can work in Alexandria and Arlington and the airports it can work in Ffx County.
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I can tell you, the lack of room for the officer in the XT versus the Velocity and the Quantum is VERY noticeable. The XT is the last remaining 96" wide cab that Pierce makes, and the loss of those couple of inches make a lot of difference, especially when the officer's trying to don an airpack.
Just my humble opinion after weighing the good and the bad of all of the Pierce cabs.
Taylor Goodman
Captain - Henrico County (VA) Division of Fire
Fire Chief - Huguenot VFD, Powhatan, VA
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[quote name='Roto-Ray' date='10 January 2011 - 12:29 PM' timestamp='1294679385' post='419699']
I can tell you, the lack of room for the officer in the XT versus the Velocity and the Quantum is VERY noticeable. The XT is the last remaining 96" wide cab that Pierce makes, and the loss of those couple of inches make a lot of difference, especially when the officer's trying to don an airpack.
Just my humble opinion after weighing the good and the bad of all of the Pierce cabs.
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Taylor I can tell you my humble opinion Pierce really has nothing to offer in a tradtional looking cab with room for the 2010 engines unless its a Saber <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='  ' />. Hopefully they can bring back a Dash like cab on day.
Anyone have specs on the new foam unit like GPM, tank size, foam capacity, any dry chemicals etc
It looks very SWEET
dave
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