[quote name='firetrucknut' date='20 June 2010 - 06:46 AM' timestamp='1277040419' post='388160']
Always wondered this, especially in the LA area, whats the deal with tillered quints? Is it to still provide a level of protection when Strike Forces are called upon, or is there another reason? Just curious.
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The way it was explained to me was that the Fire Chief wanted to keep houses occupied with a pump. That way, if needed, the engine from an Eng/Quint house could be used on Strike Team duty, extended move up coverage, etc., they would have a unit that could respond on fire runs & still be able to shoot some water. As to why Tillered Quints? I don't know. Currently, there are only 4 straight framed quints in service. They are 86 159 162 & 187.
Always wondered this, especially in the LA area, whats the deal with tillered quints? Is it to still provide a level of protection when Strike Forces are called upon, or is there another reason? Just curious.
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The way it was explained to me was that the Fire Chief wanted to keep houses occupied with a pump. That way, if needed, the engine from an Eng/Quint house could be used on Strike Team duty, extended move up coverage, etc., they would have a unit that could respond on fire runs & still be able to shoot some water. As to why Tillered Quints? I don't know. Currently, there are only 4 straight framed quints in service. They are 86 159 162 & 187.
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