Detroit Fire Department to finally receive new apparatus

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I just saw a post that stated they will be getting 9 additional engines in place of the rescue pumpers, anyone that can confirm?

 

These are just the chassis that were originally scheduled to be the rescues.  They had changes made to make them more like the pumpers, they took delivery this summer from Smeal after new leadership nixed them as rescues (Don't have a list of changes).

 

The biggest give away will be they have a 10" raised roof while I think the pumpers had a 5" raised roof.

 

For those following such things Engine 17's temporary replacement E30 Pierce burnt up last week (Dec 15th).  First while in quarters then after being towed to apparatus.  It's thought to be electrical in nature and the damage was pretty significant from what could be seen of the cab, and lots of smoke and fire scars around the air intakes and grille.  This goes to my earlier comments on "Better than ALF but real issues of their own", of course burning is a much bigger issue than I was eluding to.

 

Kris