Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire

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Jeff,



The 1986, and 1991 Pierce's are all in bad shape. Engine 19 has been running a 1991 Pierce for the past 5 years. I photographed it in 2005, it was in such bad shape that the body was rusted to the point everything looked as if it would fall off. In 2007 I stopped in again, this time they had another 1991, but a different one from the first time. I haven't had a chance to confirm it yet, but I believe that Engine 35 got X-Engine 3's 1997 Spartan/3D. That would have replaced the last 1986 Pierce in service. There are still some 1986 engines floating around in reserve status, as well as some of the 1991's, but if the rigs are in bad shape the department is scrapping them. A couple of the quints have also been scrapped already. I haven't heard much as far as how many more engines, and aerials the city plans to purchase, but if I had to guess at least 6 more engines, 1 ladder, and possibly replacement of the foam unit. There are still 2 (1993 ALF Patriots), 2 (1991 Pierce), and 2 (1997 Spartan/3D) that need replaced in engines. The last remaining HME/Ferrara at Truck 30 would be the ladder.