[quote name='MFD 61 KS' date='06 December 2009 - 01:52 PM' timestamp='1260124379' post='351158']
Do you still have the KME as Engine 3? I was in Salem three years ago and Ladder 1 was the only unit running from No.1 and Engine 3 and Ladder 2 were browned out. How is staffing today and are back fully staffed? Thanks for the info.
Stay Safe Brothers, Rick
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We currently are running 4 engines (1,2,4,and 5), 1 truck (Ladder 1) and the deputy chief. We have increased our manning, so we are able to keep 4 engines and 1 ladder in service 95% of the time. We are due new hires come May (Contractual), so we should be able to start staffing our 2nd truck company (Ladder 2) and a consistent basis. Engine 3 (KME) is still here, A 2nd spare (Engines 3 and 6), but for how much longer I don't know. She's old and tired, but served us EXTREMELY well!!!! Hope this answers you questions. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/3_12_21.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Do you still have the KME as Engine 3? I was in Salem three years ago and Ladder 1 was the only unit running from No.1 and Engine 3 and Ladder 2 were browned out. How is staffing today and are back fully staffed? Thanks for the info.
Stay Safe Brothers, Rick
[/quote]
We currently are running 4 engines (1,2,4,and 5), 1 truck (Ladder 1) and the deputy chief. We have increased our manning, so we are able to keep 4 engines and 1 ladder in service 95% of the time. We are due new hires come May (Contractual), so we should be able to start staffing our 2nd truck company (Ladder 2) and a consistent basis. Engine 3 (KME) is still here, A 2nd spare (Engines 3 and 6), but for how much longer I don't know. She's old and tired, but served us EXTREMELY well!!!! Hope this answers you questions. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/3_12_21.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />