Los Angeles County Fire Dept

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[quote name='casey' date='20 June 2010 - 11:04 PM' timestamp='1277099093' post='388262']

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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Casey you forgot Quint 153 in Covina in Battalion 16. Quint 86 use to be former Quint 166 stationed in Battalion 10 when 166's got there new 100ft tiller quint the straight frame qunit went to 86s.



Also the County Board of Service has given approval to the LACoFD to seek bids to replace Engine 55 the only type 3 in the department, Engine 55 stationed on Catalina and the terrain requires them to have a Type 3.



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