FDNY Rigs Ordered Out of Service

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In addition to any "dragging of the feet" that might have been going on, there's also the issue of switching manufacturers with the latest engine bid award.  From what I've heard, KME is behind schedule with the FDNY prototype.  If Seagrave is done putting out engines on the previous award, that would likely create a "gap" in the replacements of engines.  I know that FDNY recently awarded an "emergency purchase" or something of that nature to Seagrave for I think 6 engines to replace units lost in Hurricane Sandy because KME wouldn't be able to deliver units for a while yet.