[quote name='gileng4' post='287040' date='Mar 4 2009, 17:55 ']All the new apparatus will have them, but some companies went out on there own and bought them.[/quote]
In addition to their hydrant testing gear, CSU's carry portable pumps and associated equipment. CSUs deploy on a water main breaks to complete a geographical assessment of the impact area, analyzing the effected area and preparing an operational strategy for Battalion and Division Commanders. Additionally, they liaise with related DC agencies.
[quote name='MemphisE34a' post='286977' date='Mar 4 2009, 14:47 ']What are the CSU trucks used for?[/quote]
Chief Byrne did a good job explaining, but here is the official CSU document that was released a few days ago: [url="http://www.dcfd.com/Announcements/2009/CSU%20Accomplishments3.pdf"]http://www.dcfd.com/Announcements/2009/CSU...plishments3.pdf[/url]
I think the new RS2 is almost twice as big. And I like the old style lettering on the rescue; would like to see DCFD return to that as long as they are returning to the old seal.
Lastly Truck Company 1 at the parade for the returning Hostages. That sure is a good looking guy on the Truntable <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> . Phot by Jeff Wright
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[color="#ff0000"][size="4"]Get In, Sit Down, Hold On and Shut Up[/size][/color]
[quote name='Brummel' post='289448' date='Mar 13 2009, 22:40 ']Cosgrove - isn't it past your bed time - I thought everyone at Sunrise had to be in the their rooms by ten.[/quote]
NOPE
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[color="#ff0000"][size="4"]Get In, Sit Down, Hold On and Shut Up[/size][/color]
One of the earlier wreckers was this 1979 Ford L/ Swab squad wagon with an 18’ box. S-601 wasn’t in service more than an exaggerated minute when it upended a truck (in background in front of E-10’s wagon) at 4th and H St, NE, 1979.
This is the best thread on firepics about apparatus I have seen. Dcfireman did an awesome job showing the proud history of his department's apparatus through the good and bad. The latest Seagraves are a testament to what can happen if the members don't give up and stay involved in the process.