Kansas

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Do you know if they are planning to phase out more squads? Any word if they were ever able to order a new HazMat unit?

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Andy can give more detailed info. From recent discussions and knowledge of the department. There have not been any new Squads ordered for the last few years. Some are starting to wear out. Although the majority of the department despises the Squads. The main concern remains with closing squads is the loss of a lieutenant position. I believe the new Truck Co. manpower will come from closing more Squads. Most of the members would like to see the quoted Pick-up Trucks gone. IMO as more new fire houses and or Trucks are opened I could see less Squads because they could move those officers into the new companies.



The Haz-Mat is on hold as far as I know. Now thankfully that Pierce is locked in on the contract I could see them moving forward but I have not heard any word from my friends at Fire House Ten.