Fairfax County VA

[SrFireOfficial]

To the best of my knowledge, the new RM tower will not fit into FS08, it is too tall. The county will not buy anymore of the mid-mounts. That said, it is uncertain what the plan is to replace TL408 since it is coming of age and in the shop more than it is in service. One of my former recruit firefighters is the driver on TL408 so he should have some good scoop in the future. Also, my former chauffeur from my Engine 401 days is the house captain at FS08 so I can bleed him for information too.

I would say the changing demographics/socio-economic strata of greater Annandale is not conducive to the Annandale Volunteer Fire Company (AVFC) raising the funds it once did to afford new pumpers. AVFC also owns FS23 (West Annandale) and when it was time to replace 23's Quantum in 2011 (dates are getting fuzzy with time and distance), AVFC turned to the county and asked them to buy a pumper for FS23. I imagine the same diminished revenue stream has driven the AVFC to ask the county for a replacement for (busy) Engine 408.

And don't forget, the AVFC's ability to send a "bill" or "donation request" to patients transported in AVFC ambulances / medic units was minimized when the county went to ALS/BLS billing in 2001.

It all boils down to the money....and what will fit.

Hope that helps, if I hear more I will keep you in the loop. Maybe Chief413 can add to my comments.