Seven Pierce Aerial Tiller Apparatus Purchased By Los Angeles City Fire Department

[KENTucky]

The Louisville area has never embraced the heavy rescue concept.  Out of the 19 fire departments in Jefferson County, Harrods Creek is the only one to staff a dedicated heavy rescue...and it is temporarily funded by Uncle Sam for one of the largest bridge/tunnel projects in the country right now.  We do have other heavy duty rescue apparatus, but they are specialty units only - hazmat, technical rescue, dive, ect.  Otherwise, Louisville's truck companies handle all extrications and basic rescues.  In the suburban areas, engines, quints, and trucks can all handle extrications and basic rescues.  All fire companies in the county are equipped with basic RIT gear, as well.  The heavy rescue concept just never developed here.  We handle extrications just as efficiently with regular companies and the specialty units roll when needed.   

 

Kent Parrish

Louisville, KY