[quote name='gravenut74' post='88214' date='Mar 18 2007, 16:08 ']Hey Rich they are combining the ATR and Cave-In right? It only makes sense I would imagine. We were at the shop the other day getting T13 worked on and it was there. It looks well thought out with design it for sure a monster. Gotta love federal grant money.[/quote]
Yes, both pieces' inventory will be carried on USAR 17 and then some. We (those of us who care to think about things) would like to get a small vehicle similar to the current ATR 17, or even an old ambulance to run as a "rope and water" unit. I guess we can live with a few Suburbans for a while. It's going to be interesting watching that thing get around some of the smaller "river roads". Nonetheless, it will be a nice unit. I've seen the work the committee did on designing the unit and its' layout--very impressive. Hungrybus asked about the smaller cab than what we showed him on the "spec" drawings. Several factors played into that. The turning radius to get into Station 17 (even though all the drivers planned on backing it in off Galloway) was a big thing. Original "plans" were for 2 bays for USAR 17 and the boats, utilities, etc. Building engineers said "No", it would require a sediment pond on site for storm water management. That tightened the turn. Now we'd need a shorter cab, instead of the 6-7 man cab as planned. Local politics had something to do with other selections. I don't know any more on that issue. Then there was a small thing about the grant money. It is ALL grant money, with none to spare from anywhere else. So, we'll chase it with a suburban until we can get something small.
If I can ask, gravenut74, give me your initials??? Thanks!!
Yes, both pieces' inventory will be carried on USAR 17 and then some. We (those of us who care to think about things) would like to get a small vehicle similar to the current ATR 17, or even an old ambulance to run as a "rope and water" unit. I guess we can live with a few Suburbans for a while. It's going to be interesting watching that thing get around some of the smaller "river roads". Nonetheless, it will be a nice unit. I've seen the work the committee did on designing the unit and its' layout--very impressive. Hungrybus asked about the smaller cab than what we showed him on the "spec" drawings. Several factors played into that. The turning radius to get into Station 17 (even though all the drivers planned on backing it in off Galloway) was a big thing. Original "plans" were for 2 bays for USAR 17 and the boats, utilities, etc. Building engineers said "No", it would require a sediment pond on site for storm water management. That tightened the turn. Now we'd need a shorter cab, instead of the 6-7 man cab as planned. Local politics had something to do with other selections. I don't know any more on that issue. Then there was a small thing about the grant money. It is ALL grant money, with none to spare from anywhere else. So, we'll chase it with a suburban until we can get something small.
If I can ask, gravenut74, give me your initials??? Thanks!!
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