Our apparatus replacement program uses call volume for determination of which companies get new rigs, much like I am sure LAFD does. If you get a new rig you have to keep it 4 years. After 4 years if your response numbers are at the top in the city you get another new rig. This is determined by quantity purchased of course, but typically busy stations get new rigs every 4-5 years.
Example: Engine 68 had a '94, then '97, then '00 then '05 rigs. In Ladder 68 we had a '97, then a '01, then a '07 and now a '10.
Older rigs are then refurbed in-house in a detailed program where interior upholstery is redone, door panels and the like re-painted, warning lights upgraded, "new" company graphics applied and the mechanical completely gone over.
Needless to say the "slower" are alsways complaining about always getting "hand-me-downs" but the system works well enough.
Example: Engine 68 had a '94, then '97, then '00 then '05 rigs. In Ladder 68 we had a '97, then a '01, then a '07 and now a '10.
Older rigs are then refurbed in-house in a detailed program where interior upholstery is redone, door panels and the like re-painted, warning lights upgraded, "new" company graphics applied and the mechanical completely gone over.
Needless to say the "slower" are alsways complaining about always getting "hand-me-downs" but the system works well enough.
Larry Di Camillo
Fire Chief
Stafford Fire Department
www.staffordfirerescue.org
Engineer/Operator
Houston Fire Department
Ladder Co. 68 "A"
www.firehouse68.com
Fire Chief
Stafford Fire Department
www.staffordfirerescue.org
Engineer/Operator
Houston Fire Department
Ladder Co. 68 "A"
www.firehouse68.com