Chicago Fire Department

[Ladder 68]

Not that its the topic but since you mentioned Houston and ladder pipes I'll chime in. All our trucks are pre-piped for good or bad. However, as you wisely pointed out firepost, we can transition from offensive roof operations to defensive ladder pipe operations relatively quickly even if a tower ladder isn't on scene or in position. It is actually the rule versus the exception for straight trucks to flow ladder pipes versus towers given we only have 5 and if they aren't on the orginal box they are usually down the block and not in the best position.