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So when you say they are used as engine, does that mean they are dispatched to typical engine company type runs? Or they function as an engine company at a working fire?



Thanks in advance.

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Larry,



Both, they run the standard Engine Company still responses and they also function as an Engine on the fire ground. The Ladder is just a supplemental master stream. They carry an engine complement of ground ladders, although they might have an extra roof ladder. With the side stacker hose bed they really don't have much more compartment space than an Engine.



Andy can correct me but I have heard on the next apparatus replacement they will order less quints, if any at all. They have been talking about adding a Truck 5. I know they would like to get back to around six to eight trucks city wide. That way every fire could get two Trucks.



Now the Trucks continue to progress. They have removed some of the pre-connects and placed Roof Hooks in the speed lay trays. They are also moving toward removing the supply line and to gain more ground ladder storage.



WFD has made great strides moving back toward a traditional Engine Truck Concept in just five short years.



Stay Safe Brother,

Rick