[quote name='CCusson15' timestamp='1342118036' post='491938']
What does it say above the rear door?
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Who cares they are just wheels they don't make it put a fire out quicker, they dont make the ladder move faster. Its just cosmetic, we just care about functionability which these new ferreras aren't too good at but its not a fashion show
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what about replacing every rear mount don't you think thats a good achievement?
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[quote name='goon16' timestamp='1342123266' post='491942']
Who cares they are just wheels they don't make it put a fire out quicker, they dont make the ladder move faster. Its just cosmetic, we just care about functionability which these new ferreras aren't too good at but its not a fashion show [/quote] Aluminum wheels DO have functionality - but I'm picking up what you're putting down.
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[quote name='129k' timestamp='1342126047' post='491947']
Aluminum wheels DO have functionality - but I'm picking up what you're putting down. [/quote] That is a good point...they are stronger, dissipate heat better and are lighter. They might be a little more expensive up front, but in the long term, they are probably more cost beneficial than steel.
129k I agree with you bro I have race aluminum wheels on my lightning for the strip for the less weight. Most people think of it as cosmetic not being a functional part of the rig having aluminum wheels
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If you look at over the road trucks you will see on most newer rigs have aluminum wheels on the tractor and trailer. weight of 18 aluminum wheels vers steel, better tire life from reduced heat build up, steel wheels tend to rust from the inside. in a long run aluminum is cost beneficial.
Many people don't think about this, but upfront you have to pay for the paint on the wheels, and every few years they need to be repainted as well if they rust. That being said, I know some departments that do NOT want aluminum wheels because at least in canada where we have lots of salt for snow they find that the steel bolt and aluminum wheel corrode to the point they needed crow bars to get the wheel off. They haven't had that with theel wheels. Personally I like the steel wheels...fire trucks are red and with unpainted roll-up doors most people have little red left on the fire trucks so that little bit extra is nice.
[quote name='goon16' timestamp='1342123266' post='491942']
Who cares they are just wheels they don't make it put a fire out quicker, they dont make the ladder move faster. Its just cosmetic, we just care about functionability which these new ferreras aren't too good at but its not a fashion show [/quote] Well I apologize, I had absolutely NO idea you felt so passionate about wheels! I was simply observing the back and forth from steel wheels and aluminum wheels, both with the last batch of replacement rigs to the current replacements. It makes me curious in any situation to who pays the attention that they say we want steel wheels on these but aluminum on these. I see your point that they're "just wheels" but really? Why can't we discuss them? Again, I sincerely apologize, next time I won't mention it... Trav!
Travis- Mill Twp. Fire Dept. Marion, IN.
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[quote name='CCusson15' timestamp='1342118036' post='491938']
What does it say above the rear door? [/quote] Specialists 
I know they take care of HazMat incidents...but specifically, what does HazMat do and/or respond to? Do they fight fire as well? Are they well received by the other companies? Not being critical at all...just was always curious. In fact, I prefer a good HazMat call over an EMS incident any day...
[quote name='anesti' timestamp='1342395511' post='492265']
Finally got around to getting a better shot of rescue 1 [/quote] GREAT shot!
FANTASTIC SHOT of Rescue 1. I'm totally diggin on that large Number "1" on the front grill. Great Shot.
Thanks for sharing. 
[quote name='anesti' timestamp='1342395511' post='492265']
Finally got around to getting a better shot of rescue 1 [/quote] Is that a B&M siren I see on the front bumper? Going old school LAFD style!
I personally couldnt believe the size of that one on the grille when I first saw it... I like things to be somewhat proportionate.. but maybe its by design....
Does anyone know is their plans to put "outstanding" on the rig in memory for the fallen capt.?
"Outstanding" is on the rig just above the front winch
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