Two Ford Pirsch Senior Aerials remain in front-line service. They are assigned to Trucks 6 and 21. Although there has been talk/rumors of new TDA's on and off, the odds of new rearmounts to replace these trucks is more likely.
In addition to the two front-line senior aerials, several remain in the reserve fleet as well and see regular use. I can think of at least four reserve ford/pirsch senior aerials, as well as an additional three; two that are pulled by 70's era Pirsch tractors, and one pulled by a '76 ALF tractor. Rounding out the reserve fleet is one Pirsch Junior aerial, and two E\-One rearmounts.
Hope this helps...
[quote name='Paramedic_IL' date='22 October 2009 - 03:01 AM' timestamp='1256193691' post='344046']
I was wondering how many of the Ford TDA's are still in service? Does MFD have any plans to replace these with new TDA's or will they all receive traditional Ladders / Platforms?
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In addition to the two front-line senior aerials, several remain in the reserve fleet as well and see regular use. I can think of at least four reserve ford/pirsch senior aerials, as well as an additional three; two that are pulled by 70's era Pirsch tractors, and one pulled by a '76 ALF tractor. Rounding out the reserve fleet is one Pirsch Junior aerial, and two E\-One rearmounts.
Hope this helps...
[quote name='Paramedic_IL' date='22 October 2009 - 03:01 AM' timestamp='1256193691' post='344046']
I was wondering how many of the Ford TDA's are still in service? Does MFD have any plans to replace these with new TDA's or will they all receive traditional Ladders / Platforms?
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