Well I'm sad to say, it will be awhile untill we get new Engines.
"October 29, 2007
TO: All MCFRS Personnel
FROM: Fire Chief Tom Carr
SUBJECT: Elite Fire Apparatus
This week Montgomery County formally accepted the Elite prototype pumper. The delivered unit was found to be a well-constructed, high quality vehicle that was manufactured to MCFRS specifications. However, due to unresolved business issues within Elite Fire Apparatus, Inc., I have requested the termination of the MCFRS pumper contract. Responding to my request, the County has terminated the contract for the manufacture of the remaining 36 fire department pumpers. The decision to terminate the contract was made only after careful consideration of all potential options. Although difficult, this decision was necessary to ensure all of you will have pumpers in a timely manner that meets the performance goals I have established for the organization. These goals include a cab/chassis with latest generation safety features, state of the art full-featured pump with compressed air foam system (CAFS) and a hose body configuration that allows all companies to operate from a single platform including supply and attack line configurations.
To this end, the County will continue the contract for the very successful manufacture and delivery of the remaining 36 Spartan Gladiator cab and chassis. Simultaneously, the County will issue a new solicitation for the manufacture and assembly of the pump module, hose-body and accessory components with the agreed upon changes developed from the prototype unit. Obviously, given the fragile condition of the current fleet of pumpers, proceeding in this manner provides the most expeditious opportunity for timely delivery and to continue to introduce CAFS to the MCFRS while preserving the severe duty cab and chassis.
At this time, it is important to focus our efforts on the achievements we continue to enjoy in the Apparatus Section including the nine aerials and two hazardous materials units that are ahead of schedule. As I write this correspondence, we are working diligently to place in service the remaining six of seventeen EMS units that are uniformly equipped with the best gear available to meet our severe duty mission. Additionally, we are proceeding with the overhaul of the two aerial ladders assigned to T-12 and T-25. We anticipate having both units back in service within ninety days.
I assure you that the MCFRS personnel involved in this project remain focused with success in mind. Thanks to A/C Steve Lohr, Mr. Richard Riffe, B/C Mike Hamilton, Chief George Brown, MFF Donnie Simmons, and Mr. Craig Ferguson for their continued focus on this complex and critical project. I am confident that your cooperation and professionalism will help us reach all of our goals as soon as possible. "
"October 29, 2007
TO: All MCFRS Personnel
FROM: Fire Chief Tom Carr
SUBJECT: Elite Fire Apparatus
This week Montgomery County formally accepted the Elite prototype pumper. The delivered unit was found to be a well-constructed, high quality vehicle that was manufactured to MCFRS specifications. However, due to unresolved business issues within Elite Fire Apparatus, Inc., I have requested the termination of the MCFRS pumper contract. Responding to my request, the County has terminated the contract for the manufacture of the remaining 36 fire department pumpers. The decision to terminate the contract was made only after careful consideration of all potential options. Although difficult, this decision was necessary to ensure all of you will have pumpers in a timely manner that meets the performance goals I have established for the organization. These goals include a cab/chassis with latest generation safety features, state of the art full-featured pump with compressed air foam system (CAFS) and a hose body configuration that allows all companies to operate from a single platform including supply and attack line configurations.
To this end, the County will continue the contract for the very successful manufacture and delivery of the remaining 36 Spartan Gladiator cab and chassis. Simultaneously, the County will issue a new solicitation for the manufacture and assembly of the pump module, hose-body and accessory components with the agreed upon changes developed from the prototype unit. Obviously, given the fragile condition of the current fleet of pumpers, proceeding in this manner provides the most expeditious opportunity for timely delivery and to continue to introduce CAFS to the MCFRS while preserving the severe duty cab and chassis.
At this time, it is important to focus our efforts on the achievements we continue to enjoy in the Apparatus Section including the nine aerials and two hazardous materials units that are ahead of schedule. As I write this correspondence, we are working diligently to place in service the remaining six of seventeen EMS units that are uniformly equipped with the best gear available to meet our severe duty mission. Additionally, we are proceeding with the overhaul of the two aerial ladders assigned to T-12 and T-25. We anticipate having both units back in service within ninety days.
I assure you that the MCFRS personnel involved in this project remain focused with success in mind. Thanks to A/C Steve Lohr, Mr. Richard Riffe, B/C Mike Hamilton, Chief George Brown, MFF Donnie Simmons, and Mr. Craig Ferguson for their continued focus on this complex and critical project. I am confident that your cooperation and professionalism will help us reach all of our goals as soon as possible. "
A large part of my collection was purchased from a GOOD man, John Floyd. I give him FULL credit on his work, although I may miss something. Thanks John. Also Scott Mattson, Warren Jenkins, Michael Schwartzberg, and Mike Sanders. Thanks Guys.
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