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I wonder what the plans are to replace Quint 69's apparatus as the unit is already 16 years old?
As the Quint is a one of kind apparatus in Philadelphia I was wondering if they even plan to replace the apparatus with a new Quint or whether they will just replace it with a Engine and Ladder company (whichwas the way the fire station used to be staffed and equipped)?
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There are no plans to replace the quint yet but you can rest assured when the time comes, it will be replaced with an engine. Minimum staffing for Quint 69 is an officer and five by contract. By going to an engine the city will save on two positions. Also, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for Ladder 26 to be reorganized.
I wonder what the plans are to replace Quint 69's apparatus as the unit is already 16 years old?
As the Quint is a one of kind apparatus in Philadelphia I was wondering if they even plan to replace the apparatus with a new Quint or whether they will just replace it with a Engine and Ladder company (whichwas the way the fire station used to be staffed and equipped)?
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There are no plans to replace the quint yet but you can rest assured when the time comes, it will be replaced with an engine. Minimum staffing for Quint 69 is an officer and five by contract. By going to an engine the city will save on two positions. Also, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for Ladder 26 to be reorganized.
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