[quote name='SrFireOfficial' date='10 November 2010 - 08:21 PM' timestamp='1289440861' post='411091']
Two pumper specs? We actually went down that road recently by adding CAFS to the new Pierce wagons for 12, 16, 20 and 41. Not a major change but that is a variance geared towards separating from the oh, fourth battalion to say, the seventh battalion. In all seriousness the reason for one main spec is for resource deployment. Sure, they won't all have 750 gallon water tank or CAFS but getting more water out in downtown Great Falls or Clifton is essential if those companies are already operating at an event and all the rural water supply resources are tied up at such an event. And ultimately, it's cheaper for Fairfax County (and others) to stick with one spec and assign the resources as necessary. Those Pierce CAFS Dash pumpers were the first time the spec was specifically designated for those companies where they were assigned.
As for firehouses, sure it would be great for breaking the rules and making waivers but if it's done once, then Pandora's box is open. We're tough, we'll suck up a few nights in the tent, I've done it before and I am sure I can do it again if I have to.
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I was looking at the agendas and minutes for the County Board and planning commission. Apparently they make variances and wavers all the time from their regular standards, just not for the fire department and public safety.
That FFX Firefighters are tough and have done it before and will probably do it again I am sure of that. It is just sad that they have to be tough in that way.
Two pumper specs? We actually went down that road recently by adding CAFS to the new Pierce wagons for 12, 16, 20 and 41. Not a major change but that is a variance geared towards separating from the oh, fourth battalion to say, the seventh battalion. In all seriousness the reason for one main spec is for resource deployment. Sure, they won't all have 750 gallon water tank or CAFS but getting more water out in downtown Great Falls or Clifton is essential if those companies are already operating at an event and all the rural water supply resources are tied up at such an event. And ultimately, it's cheaper for Fairfax County (and others) to stick with one spec and assign the resources as necessary. Those Pierce CAFS Dash pumpers were the first time the spec was specifically designated for those companies where they were assigned.
As for firehouses, sure it would be great for breaking the rules and making waivers but if it's done once, then Pandora's box is open. We're tough, we'll suck up a few nights in the tent, I've done it before and I am sure I can do it again if I have to.
l
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I was looking at the agendas and minutes for the County Board and planning commission. Apparently they make variances and wavers all the time from their regular standards, just not for the fire department and public safety.
That FFX Firefighters are tough and have done it before and will probably do it again I am sure of that. It is just sad that they have to be tough in that way.
Dave McClung
Arden Hills, Minnesota but....
my heart is also back in Northern VA, especially Alexandria.
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Arden Hills, Minnesota but....
my heart is also back in Northern VA, especially Alexandria.
All pictures are taken by me and subject to copyright.
No picture taken by me may be copied or linked without my
express permission.
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