Memphis Fire Dept

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[quote name='MemphisE34a' post='185352' date='Jan 31 2008, 09:46 ']John Barry,



I agree with many of your assessments. I think the best compromise may very well be the 3/4 compartments and the Zico ladder rack. As far as any form of a ladder rack affecting the spotting of apparatus because of obstructions, maybe it is time to get away from putting ladders on the passenger side for the sole reason being its always been that way and move them to the drivers side where (at least in the US) they will typically face the middle of the street and be free of obstructions. Additionally, it would leave more compartment space for firefighting tools on the passenger side which would be closer for the guys who have to grab it riding on the passenger side. Think about it - right now, all the firefighting tools on engines are mounted in the farthest compartments from the guys that may be grabbing them. Ground breaking, I know.



According to Larry, these have "L" shaped tanks.[/quote]



Bobby



While I do like the idea of the street side ladder rack, I'll do you one better. Pierce's Ladder Gantry is a top mounted ladder rack that sends the ladder off the rear of the pumper. The down side is a full depth compartment is required under the ladder. Thats fine for a true rescue pumper, but it increases the hosebed height.



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