[quote name='tomquimby' post='265935' date='Dec 12 2008, 22:31 ']ladder 290 is a 93 simon duplex former ladder 13[/quote]
Philly has two types of reserve apparatus. 100 series apparatus are fully equipped and are typically used when a front line piece needs short term repairs done. 200 series apparatus don't have any equipment on them and companies need to switch over to put them in service. They are used for longer term repairs. They are numbered according to the engine of the firehouse where they are kept. I.e., E212 is a 200 series apparatus stationed with E12 in Manayunk. Pieces with 90,91,92,etc in their designation are kept at the shop; 80&81 in the designation denotes apparatus stationed at the Fire Training Academy.
Philly has two types of reserve apparatus. 100 series apparatus are fully equipped and are typically used when a front line piece needs short term repairs done. 200 series apparatus don't have any equipment on them and companies need to switch over to put them in service. They are used for longer term repairs. They are numbered according to the engine of the firehouse where they are kept. I.e., E212 is a 200 series apparatus stationed with E12 in Manayunk. Pieces with 90,91,92,etc in their designation are kept at the shop; 80&81 in the designation denotes apparatus stationed at the Fire Training Academy.
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