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[jlg1875]

[quote name='casey' date='11 November 2009 - 12:47 AM' timestamp='1257917231' post='346993']





This rig is rather intresting the company called Firbreak which is run by a former Monrovia Fire Chief is a contract agency employed by AIG. In the event of a wildfire such as the most recent Ststion fire and clients of AIG who have insurance premiums over a certain amount I believe over 25G they will respond and provide structual defense by usage of spraying the fire retardent phoscheck.



Photo by Monrovia1.

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I was wondering what this 'department' was about, I was on a business trip in Anaheim last month and saw one of their units in the parking lot of Downtown Disney last month. Very interesting concept.

[Guest]

If anyone gets the tv channel BET they are airing on wednesdays nights at 10PM/9C a very excellent tv show called First In following the day to day operations of the Compton Fire Dept. http://www.bet.com/OnTV/BETShows/firstin/default.htm?

[GA_Dave]

I've been watching "First In" for several weeks now and am really enjoying it. Great fleet of Arrow XT's! Lots of similarities between Compton and where I work.

[Guest]

Pasadena Patrol 38 Photo by Monrovia1







Rear view Patrol 38.

[Guest]

New Pasadena Engine 38 First due on the Rose Bowl Photo by Monrovia1.

[Guest]

Engine 38 one of two new Seagrave's, The other assigned to Engine 39 is not yet in service, The rigs feature a shortend wheelbase for easier manuverabillity in there districts. Photo by Monrovia1.

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Pump panel on Engine 38 Photo by Monrovia1.

[bandit]

[quote name='casey' date='06 January 2010 - 10:36 PM' timestamp='1262834169' post='356910']





Pump panel on Engine 38 Photo by Monrovia1.

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Cool pics!



Question x 2



what are the toggle switches below each discharge gate?



what is that pipe that runs below the steamer connection? It seams to be another intake?

[ffemtwakeman]

[quote name='bandit' date='07 January 2010 - 01:00 PM' timestamp='1262886003' post='356965']

Cool pics!



Question x 2



what are the toggle switches below each discharge gate?



what is that pipe that runs below the steamer connection? It seams to be another intake?

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Not sure what the toggle switches are, but the pipe is connected to the outlet of the pressure relief valve. It probibly is just there to redirect the excess water away from the pump operator.

[jbrown9079]

[quote name='bandit' date='07 January 2010 - 12:00 PM' timestamp='1262886003' post='356965']

Cool pics!



Question x 2



what are the toggle switches below each discharge gate?



what is that pipe that runs below the steamer connection? It seams to be another intake?

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Could it be for CAFS?

[Ladder 68]

It does look like it is CAFS equipped so the toggles for that would make sense...



The pipe for the intake looks like it comes off the pressure relief valve of the intake. Could simply be a way to re-route water away from the E/O or maybe back in the tank although it is rather low for that.

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Santa Fe Springs Reserve Engine 812 Photo by Monrovia1.

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Santa Fe Springs Paramedic Engine 84 Photo by Monrovia1. 2008 Pierce Dash 500/1500.

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Santa Fe Springs Truck 811 100FT Piercr Dash rear mount platform Photo taken 9-12-2009







Photo taken 01/27/2010



Both photos by Monrovia1.

[Ladder 68]

Any chance Reserve Engine 812 was formerly E83?

[johndanger]

On that pump panel, is the steamer connection threaded 4"?

[Guest]

[quote name='Ladder 68' date='28 January 2010 - 03:03 PM' timestamp='1264718599' post='360953']

Any chance Reserve Engine 812 was formerly E83?

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Could be either 82s or 83s by the looks of it. They were twins.

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USAR 881 and Engine 812 photo by Monrovia1.

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Pasadena Engine 39. Put into service about 2 weeks ago.







Pump Panel







Notice the LACK of stripes!!!

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Santa Fe Springs Air & Light unit being serviced at the shops behind Station 81 Photo by Monrovia1.