Quote:Not sure on the specific trucks but the Sutphens run between 46-47', the only one locally is 46'7". The Pierce runs about 47'10" for one delivered in the area recently that is pretty close. I see they budgeted another one for 2015, is this their normal replacement cycle or did they move them up? I know all 4 are 2006 and they appear to run first out in their respective stations.
I'm not sure on the specifics on length either but will find out. The first tower replacement was indeed moved up by one year and needed to replace a reserve 1992 Pierce Lance 75' quint that the department deemed end of life due to extensive repairs needed. SMFR wants to maintain two reserve aerials so this purchase will allow for a 2006 Sutphen to be the primary reserve followed by the 2000 ALF/LTI quint.
Replacements for South Metro in 2015 also include...
A Pierce Velocity PUC for E42 and I've heard another for E31 later in the year.
A Type III wildland interface engine has already been delivered and is being finished by the shops. It is an International / BME. It's final home is a debate currently. It will likely end up at Station 44 until they get a replacement ARFF unit, then it will go to one of the wildland stations.
Two Ford F-550 4x4 crew cabs with toppers are in service as of last week as Wildland 30 and the other as a wildland support vehicle.
Two Ford/PL Custom ambulances are going to M41 & M42 this month.
Six Type VI brush trucks will go to bid this spring to replace the aging fleet, specifically the two door cab units.
Two Peterbuilt / Pierce water tenders are going to TN45 & TN46 this year.
An Oshkosh T-2500 is being refurbished from the ground up and will replace Red 1. Red 1 will become Red 3 at Station 44.
A Ford F-550 / Oshkosh Stinger is being purchased by the airport authority and will replace Red 2.
A new pick-up, likely a Ford, will be purchased for the new Shift Commander position.
The apparatus committee is also considering their aerial options and not necessarily replacing the remaining towers with mid mounts. A TDA quint is being researched for Station 32 and would likely end up being a 2018 delivery when their new firehouse is complete.
To the west of South Metro...
Littleton Engine 16's Pierce Dash CF will be quickly followed by a Velocity PUC 105' quint that will become "Ladder 12." Similar to South Metro, Littleton unexpectedly retired their only reserve aerial, a 1992 Pierce Lance 65' Telesquirt. The Chief was able to acquire emergency funding to purchase a Pierce demo still on the production line. LFR was able to customize a few things including painting the aerial ladder black to match their new black over red fleet. LFR also has two new "Quick Car" pick ups and a new medic in the works for 2015.
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