[quote name='YeOldeEnjine' timestamp='1352042059' post='502313']
From what I've dealt with. The PWC spec calls out for a pre-engineered pump module. All apparatus have the same pump and pump panel layout. The spec also calls for a particular body configuration.
It's pretty much a standardized pumper spec that allows for common familiarization between all pumpers / engines in PWC.
Individual companies can customize the paint and lettering, but the basic "meat and potatoes" are the same across the board.
It may not make the fire apparatus buff happy.... but from the operational standpoint it makes prefect sense to have a standardized layout that everyone can be familiar with and work off of.
Tim W.
[/quote] Tim you hit the nail on the head. Also the departments can choose their own MFG to build it. Currently 4 can build it and others are starting to come around. It may not be pretty but it met the intent.
From what I've dealt with. The PWC spec calls out for a pre-engineered pump module. All apparatus have the same pump and pump panel layout. The spec also calls for a particular body configuration.
It's pretty much a standardized pumper spec that allows for common familiarization between all pumpers / engines in PWC.
Individual companies can customize the paint and lettering, but the basic "meat and potatoes" are the same across the board.
It may not make the fire apparatus buff happy.... but from the operational standpoint it makes prefect sense to have a standardized layout that everyone can be familiar with and work off of.
Tim W.
[/quote] Tim you hit the nail on the head. Also the departments can choose their own MFG to build it. Currently 4 can build it and others are starting to come around. It may not be pretty but it met the intent.
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