TEXAS RIGS

[ffemtwakeman]

Thanks.  I kind of assumed something like that created the need, but since it's now labeled "5" I assume that it changed stations?

 

I was more curious as to the conversion of an 8 year old ladder (by the dates given) rather than purchasing a new quint and moving this unit to another station where a quint wasn't necessary, into reserve status or selling it to offset the cost of a new unit. 

 

I would imagine that the conversion wasn't exactly "cheap", but I guess they thought it was the more cost effective route.

I don't know about the cost, but there is a video on YouTube with the Assistant Chief explaining the referbish and the reason for moving the Truck to Station 5.

<a class="bbc_url" href="http://youtu.be/5v__afezr40">http://youtu.be/5v__afezr40</a>