Kansas

[MFD76]

 

I was told that the black over red was done so that guys on the job would know right away without a doubt that they were working with a new rig not the older ones, as many things are different.

 

Here is published quote stating that:

"In the end, Aaron said, all of the department’s firefighters will have some training on the new engines and truck. That’s because there may be situations where a firefighter who does not work from one of the new engines may be sent to get a piece of equipment off one. And a hose nozzle or ax may be in an entirely different compartment on the new apparatus. That’s a big reason why the new equipment has a different paint scheme, so they are quickly recognizable to any firefighter.

“It’s not always the best visibility at a scene,” Aaron said. “So that’s the logic behind it.”

 

Link to article

 

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Andy,

 

Thats humorous, I guess they the Chiefs will always have an answer for the media. I know you would agree. The firemen should know what each company runs across the city. As for many years I have had the KCFD and KCKFD and many other metro departments memorized. Also its very easy to tell a new Dash CF from the older Dash because it is a totally different cab design wider lower. Another reason not to order a fake non functioning grill then it would stand out with a Q2b flushed in the signature Pierce stainless band. The reporter should have asked what color combo will be chosen in another ten years so they standout from the older rigs. Remember when the WFD had a mix of ALF, Seagrave, Central States, Grumman, and Sutphen how did we survive? I do think the new machines look sharp and are very well designed so I am not complaining just find it humorous. Why not just say we decided to change the color at the factory because it is sharp. See you soon.

 

Rick