[quote name='Ladder 68' post='174838' date='Dec 29 2007, 08:44 ']I understand the TF/LF concept that LA City and LA County run, but how does Bellvue run a LF?
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Here's how I believe Bellevue works their assignments with LF consisiting of 1 engine and 1 truck. There are 9 stations and 3 LF units. A LF goes on every fire alarm in their assigned LF area along with the closest local engine(s), to assure at least a 2 and 1 response. They will also respond as 1 and 1 to any call in their first alarm response area. If anyone has any additonal info to add, please jump in.
BTW, I heard that because of all the high rise growth they are seriously looking into establishing fire station 10 in the middle of downtown.
Thanks.[/quote]
Here's how I believe Bellevue works their assignments with LF consisiting of 1 engine and 1 truck. There are 9 stations and 3 LF units. A LF goes on every fire alarm in their assigned LF area along with the closest local engine(s), to assure at least a 2 and 1 response. They will also respond as 1 and 1 to any call in their first alarm response area. If anyone has any additonal info to add, please jump in.
BTW, I heard that because of all the high rise growth they are seriously looking into establishing fire station 10 in the middle of downtown.