Minnesota Apparatus

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On the commercial chassis question, St. Paul had a long history (30 +) years of mounting engines, and some aerials on Ford L and C chassis. The SPartan/Custom Squads delivered in 2002, and the SPartan/Custom engines delivered in 2006 reversed that trend. To answer the question, Yes it was probably a cost cutting move.



Larry: The 2 most recent company closures were E-20, which was closed completely, and E-1, which became Squad 3 in 2006. All the Squads have pumps and tanks, and Squad 3 was supposed to keep their "First in district" for fires, but I do not know if that is still the case. My photo partner (SPFDE8) says that all that means is more work for him. The department is currently building a combined house that will include Stations 1 and 10. Station 1's property is coveted by developers and Station 10 is over 100 years old. No one knows for sure what the future holds, but the current plan is to put Sq-3, E-10, L-10, M-10 as well as the Deputy Chief (24hr), and Headquarters staff.



There have been other company closures, but quite some time ago and would take some research on my part. It has been so long ago that the apparatus is long gone.