Kansas

[Athomas5784]

[quote name='MFD 61 KS' timestamp='1298432837' post='426606']

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

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Rick said it best! I believe its actually an SOP to not use the ladder for anything other than elevated streams. Pretty EPIC waste of tax payer dollars! The additional Truck Co. is something I haven't heard, but would make a lot more sense. I do know the apparatus committee went to Pierce either this week or last to discuss WFD's new Mobile Air and possibly a new Truck Co. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/luxhello.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />