[quote name='R1SmokeEater' timestamp='1303915117' post='437085']
Also noticed in book, LAFD spec'd out 2-150gpm High Pressure pumps only on some rigs, (Wagons?)and in addition to the 1500gpm on others (Pumpers?) - what were they used for (brush fires?).....was the main Pump 1500 and Wagons the 150gpm Hi-pres?[/quote]
Some of the Crowns had 2 150 GPM Byron Jackson Hi Pressure Pumps while others had a 1250 GPM and a Bron Jackson. Let's take for example Station 22 which at one time had a Wagon and a Pumper, and they had one of each type. The station was originally built downtown so my guess was the department wanted to try something new or they felt the need high pressure pumps.
Back in the 60s and 70s, the department used to run 2 piece engine companies, the Wagon (W) and the Pump (P) which later became Engine X and Engine 20X. You can say Tank Wagon was another term for Water Tender for us West Coast folks or Water Tankers as they are commonly called. It gets more confusing since some companies (like Station 9) had a Heavy Duty Task Force
that had a Wagon 9, Pump 9 and Engine 209 and Truck 9
During the late 60's-early 70s the dept purchased some 50' Snorkels, Squrts and TeleSqurts and since they had a pump, tank and hose they were consider a triple (W or P) and designated as such.
Want it to be more confusing? Station 9 is in the Central City and ranks at the top in call volume. So E9 and E209 are fully staffed (4 each) and the Truck runs by itself.
Also noticed in book, LAFD spec'd out 2-150gpm High Pressure pumps only on some rigs, (Wagons?)and in addition to the 1500gpm on others (Pumpers?) - what were they used for (brush fires?).....was the main Pump 1500 and Wagons the 150gpm Hi-pres?[/quote]
Some of the Crowns had 2 150 GPM Byron Jackson Hi Pressure Pumps while others had a 1250 GPM and a Bron Jackson. Let's take for example Station 22 which at one time had a Wagon and a Pumper, and they had one of each type. The station was originally built downtown so my guess was the department wanted to try something new or they felt the need high pressure pumps.
Quote:No matter how hard I try, I still can't understand all the designations......
I'm guessing the "Wagons" were the 2nd piece (now the 200-series associated w/ that Engine?) Ex- P9/W9 now E9/E209 ?
BUT the 50' Snorkels were know as Wagons too?
Tank Wagon? (Water Tender?) and so on..... confusing for us East Coast guys!
Back in the 60s and 70s, the department used to run 2 piece engine companies, the Wagon (W) and the Pump (P) which later became Engine X and Engine 20X. You can say Tank Wagon was another term for Water Tender for us West Coast folks or Water Tankers as they are commonly called. It gets more confusing since some companies (like Station 9) had a Heavy Duty Task Force
that had a Wagon 9, Pump 9 and Engine 209 and Truck 9
During the late 60's-early 70s the dept purchased some 50' Snorkels, Squrts and TeleSqurts and since they had a pump, tank and hose they were consider a triple (W or P) and designated as such.
Want it to be more confusing? Station 9 is in the Central City and ranks at the top in call volume. So E9 and E209 are fully staffed (4 each) and the Truck runs by itself.
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