Kansas City area fire apparatus

[MFD76]

Alot has been happening in the KCFD. Last month the City Manage recommended that the fire department cut 105 positions, fourth fireman on the Pumpers a 7million savings. The fire chief said he would not cut the fourth fireman on e Pumpers. The Mayor then changed the request and told the fire chief to make the cuts where he deamed approite. Two days ago the fire chief presented his plan. He made it very clear fire Appratus must respond with four and the city can not risk loosing any current companies without adversely affecting response, fireman safety, public safety. The fire chief does not favor Quints due to the numerous fire ground safety issues that they cause. The city already is two trucks short and around three Pumpers short.



The fire chief will Close Pumper 32, Pumper 1. The next units are housed together currently. Far north close Pumper 3 retain Truck 4 as a quint. Southend Close Pumper 36 keep Truck 15 as a quint. Far east close Pumper 39 and retain Truck 13 as a quint. Also the three Rescues will reduce from six fireman to four and Haz-Mat 71 will reduce from eight fireman to seven between the Support and Pumper. If placed in effect they will offer a Golden Boot for retirement and any left overs will be laid off to reduce the 105 positions. The Ambulances will remain untouched and fully staffed. The city wants to cut fire suppression only.

This is not great but his plan keeps the evil Quints in the far outskirts of the city and allows the high call volume areas to remain untouched. These outer areas also have strong voter support and have been complaining about a lack of general city service. This might work in the Fire Departments favor and the plan might not tak effect. The city council must still vote for the above changes before it will go into effect.



Here is an overview IF IT TAKES EFFECT:

Pumper 1 fully closed and close fire house farthest south company in the city.

Pumper 32 closed at FH19 tripple house however Pumper 19 and Truck 7 remain open.

Pumper 3 close farthest north engine in city Truck 4 remains at 3's open run as quint

(northland keeps Truck 12 as northland Truck)

Pumper 36 close Southend company Truck 15 remains at 36's open run as quint.

(Southend keeps Truck 8 as south end Truck)

Pumper 39 close farthest east engine in city Truck 13 remains at 39's open run as quint.

(East keeps Truck 5 Rescue 9).

Pumper 71 and Support 71 run both pieces to every alarm since they will only have seven firemen.



Rick