[quote name='Dave McClung' post='207415' date='Apr 21 2008, 11:35 ']Can anyone help me with what an EST is and how they are different from Patrol units. Perhaps someone can explain the whole Patrol and EST concept.[/quote]
The way it was explained to me was EST or Emergency Support Truck was a 2 man rig. It was like a Mini Pumper designed to make a quick response and knock down. I think the 2 in 2 out rule kind of put this concept out.
Patrols were used mainly before telephones to Patrol brush areas and watch for fires. These also where to get there fast and hopefully put a brush fire out BEFORE it got big. I think now they are used as most Brush Trucks are in other areas.
The way it was explained to me was EST or Emergency Support Truck was a 2 man rig. It was like a Mini Pumper designed to make a quick response and knock down. I think the 2 in 2 out rule kind of put this concept out.
Patrols were used mainly before telephones to Patrol brush areas and watch for fires. These also where to get there fast and hopefully put a brush fire out BEFORE it got big. I think now they are used as most Brush Trucks are in other areas.