Quote:From KME's website...
2/25/2014
Nesquehoning, PA KME is pleased to announce the City of Los Angeles Fire Department has awarded KME, an order for fifteen (15) more custom pumpers. The award is part of a multi-year contract from which KME has already delivered almost threedozen engines.
The pumpers will be built on KMEs PredatorTM Severe ServiceTM chassis, designed for high volume fleets and will be similar to units previously delivered to the City in 2011 and 2013. Features include a 450hp engine, 1500gpm two-stage pump, 500/30 gallon water/foam tank, Class A foam system, and a 5 year bumper to bumper warranty. The body is custom designed for the LAFD to carry the ladders at a low enclosed height, enclosed suction hose storage, and compartmentation in the hosebed area designed for specialized equipment.
- See more at: http://fire.kovatch.com/info/newswire/ci...maAlB.dpuf
The rigs from the 2013 order are being assigned or have been assigned to the following units.
Engines 21 26 33 46 61 77 82 87 88 89 & 93.
Current Reassigned
21 to 221
26 to 226
33 to 233
61 to 261
87 to 287
88 to 288
93 to 293
The other rigs will be moving to different houses.
46 to 79
77 to 25
82 to 101
89 to 278
I know that the last 4 rigs (79 25 101 278) & 288 were running '99 Pierces. They will most likely be put into the reserve pool.
Unknown where the 15 2014 models will be assigned at this time.