[quote name='Tommy McQuade' timestamp='1356840485' post='506457']
Laconia needed a replacement truck like yesterday when they got the former FDNY Mack, and rather than allow the Fd enough money to buy a new truck like a demo the city mismanager at the time directed the Chief to buy a used truck. The Mack "sounded" like a good deal at the time they bought it, but once it was in the city, the truth came out. Like ShoreFire said, not all former FDNY rigs are beat to hell, but like anything it's a crap-shoot when you cut corners and buy used. There are several former FDNY Mack Aerialscopes and a couple of Seagrave ladders still in service in the Granite State, and I think at least one or two pumps in the area as well
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That's exactly my point. Even with a decent PM program, finding that City Island or BOT rig is a real crapshoot. Many chauffeurs on the job (not all, but I'm told many) just don't give a s**t and just fill it with fuel and go. I get compliments from the shop guys for looking out for my rig and picking their brains and taking care of it best I can. And city "mismanager" works well here too.
Stay safe, Brothers. Especially in the New Year.
Laconia needed a replacement truck like yesterday when they got the former FDNY Mack, and rather than allow the Fd enough money to buy a new truck like a demo the city mismanager at the time directed the Chief to buy a used truck. The Mack "sounded" like a good deal at the time they bought it, but once it was in the city, the truth came out. Like ShoreFire said, not all former FDNY rigs are beat to hell, but like anything it's a crap-shoot when you cut corners and buy used. There are several former FDNY Mack Aerialscopes and a couple of Seagrave ladders still in service in the Granite State, and I think at least one or two pumps in the area as well
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That's exactly my point. Even with a decent PM program, finding that City Island or BOT rig is a real crapshoot. Many chauffeurs on the job (not all, but I'm told many) just don't give a s**t and just fill it with fuel and go. I get compliments from the shop guys for looking out for my rig and picking their brains and taking care of it best I can. And city "mismanager" works well here too.
Stay safe, Brothers. Especially in the New Year.
Kill 'em all, let Allah sort 'em out. NEVER forget 9/11/01 WTC, Pentagon, Pa. Avenge the acts with NO mercy.
Thanks to ALL the Brothers who were there 9/11/01 and afterwards. Words can never say what appreciation we have for you all.
Thanks to ALL the Brothers who were there 9/11/01 and afterwards. Words can never say what appreciation we have for you all.
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