Pierce DashCF Question????

[Rob Pryor]

I don't disagree that it isn't just a Pierce issue.  I have been involved with numerous Pierce's over the last 25 years, and for the most part, they have all exeeded expectations.  Our 2006 class of apparatus (5 engines, 1 TDA and 1 mid-mount tower) have all pretty much held up to the test, with the exception of the tower, which has been more of a departmental spec issue than a Pierce issue (way too big for the urban environment in which it lives).  The two CFs have been an exception, and continue to be.  True, one of them was a demo and not specifically designed for our department.  However, the second CF was designed by our apparatus committee and it would seem that it has been out of service more than in.  This includes the recent replacement of broken leaf springs.  The fuel gauges on both still don't work, and this is almost a year into the first squads life with the department.  Maybe it's me, but I just don't like them and they seem to be a maintenance nightmare that just won't go away.  Hopefully these issues are isolated and, just bad luck on our part.  But it kinda makes you wonder.