St. Louis Metro

[ben_mazanec]

last is Medic 2. i would have got out and snagged these pics but it was busy at the shops today and HQ was buzzing with activity also so I didn't want to bother asking to be let in. hope Phil gets to ride with Medic 2 again and tell us how it is!

[karl4700]

Nice catches Ben. H&L 5 looks good w/ the new colors.

[firechief14]

[quote name='Ben' post='333403' date='Sep 1 2009, 00:47 ']Oh yea boys!!!! Got a whole gaggle of new stuff!!! I decided to cruise down to FD HQ and see the new Smeal parked out on the lot and get some over the fencers! Thank God for telephoto lenses! This thing is BEAST!!! These are just like our 125' Spartan Gladiator/Smeal Aerials but with a Spartan Gladiator: Evolution Chassis and cab. Also, sporting the Black over red with white ladder... I only wish the ladder were black too... But, I was blown away! Ican't wait 'til the shop gets a hold of it so I can tool around on it and Really photograph it! Another thing is that it is numbered for H&L 5 which I am pretty sure that is gonna be H&L 15's new designation! I think it is going along with which district they are in. Can't wait for the next one! Should be a NEW H&L company! I think every district except for 3 is gonna have their own H&L. H&L 4 is so close to districts 3 and 4 they can cover both.[/quote]







the only word that comes to my mine is DAMN!!!!!!!!!! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_crazy.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

Nice work getting all the new stuff Ben...the new H& is definately different.

The new medics look good, but Matt said they took away interior space for additional exterior compartments. I can see a new compartment or two on the drivers side.

Im not sure if I can ride on the City medics anymore since im done with class. I need to get ahold of the EMS

[chief60]

Ben,



Great looking truck! Any truth that St.Louis is looking at a few traditional style engines?

[Guest]

Great shots Ben, love the new H&L.

[MFD76]

[quote name='Ben' post='333403' date='Sep 1 2009, 01:47 ']Oh yea boys!!!! Got a whole gaggle of new stuff!!! I decided to cruise down to FD HQ and see the new Smeal parked out on the lot and get some over the fencers! Thank God for telephoto lenses! This thing is BEAST!!! These are just like our 125' Spartan Gladiator/Smeal Aerials but with a Spartan Gladiator: Evolution Chassis and cab. Also, sporting the Black over red with white ladder... I only wish the ladder were black too... But, I was blown away! Ican't wait 'til the shop gets a hold of it so I can tool around on it and Really photograph it! Another thing is that it is numbered for H&L 5 which I am pretty sure that is gonna be H&L 15's new designation! I think it is going along with which district they are in. Can't wait for the next one! Should be a NEW H&L company! I think every district except for 3 is gonna have their own H&L. H&L 4 is so close to districts 3 and 4 they can cover both.[/quote]



Wow sharp does it have a Q2b?



Stay Safe, Rick

[Guest]

Yes, we're getting some pumpers.



No, the new H&L doesn't have a Q. They are being re-numbered to reflect their district. H&L 15's guys will be getting this one. Training is being conducted for the next 3 days on the new truck.



Medic 2, 5, 10, 12 are in and were getting radios and/or computer docking stations installed yesterday.



I still stand by what I said about the trucks. Nearly every EMS person I spoke to is with me that we do not like them. I walked around one of the new trucks with the shop manager yesterday and showed him how bad the trucks were spec'd. I physically showed him how the wrong dementions were given for space for the stair-chair. Smoke was coming out of my ears about the lousy interior space. He looked puzzeled when I told him that people who work on the trucks should be included in the planning of new trucks.

[GA_Dave]

I told him that people who work on the trucks should be included in the planning of new trucks.

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WHAT??? Have you lost your mind??? The next thing you'll want is to help design the stations you'll work out of, the uniforms and turnout gear you'll wear and the tools and equipment you'll use to do your job. Then you'll probably want input on department policies and procedures, for crying out loud!



DISCLAIMER: The above statement is dripping with sarcasm! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[MFD76]

To bad on the Q siren for 5 Truck. I noticed the Tractor Trailer has one, why? The Truck looks sharp love the gold leaf on the doors. So will there be a HL 1 and but no HL3?



Stay Safe, Rick

[Image7801]

[quote name='Ben' post='333403' date='Aug 31 2009, 23:47 ']Oh yea boys!!!! Got a whole gaggle of new stuff!!! I decided to cruise down to FD HQ and see the new Smeal parked out on the lot and get some over the fencers! Thank God for telephoto lenses! This thing is BEAST!!! These are just like our 125' Spartan Gladiator/Smeal Aerials but with a Spartan Gladiator: Evolution Chassis and cab. Also, sporting the Black over red with white ladder... I only wish the ladder were black too... But, I was blown away! Ican't wait 'til the shop gets a hold of it so I can tool around on it and Really photograph it! Another thing is that it is numbered for H&L 5 which I am pretty sure that is gonna be H&L 15's new designation! I think it is going along with which district they are in. Can't wait for the next one! Should be a NEW H&L company! I think every district except for 3 is gonna have their own H&L. H&L 4 is so close to districts 3 and 4 they can cover both.[/quote]



Great looking rig, but that rear overhang is absolutely huge! It reminds me of those Mack MC/LTI mid-mounts that Toronto runs/ran...

[Guest]

[quote name='MFD 61 KS' post='333863' date='Sep 3 2009, 11:34 ']To bad on the Q siren for 5 Truck. I noticed the Tractor Trailer has one, why? The Truck looks sharp love the gold leaf on the doors. So will there be a HL 1 and but no HL3?



Stay Safe, Rick[/quote]





I believe the tractor trailer(s) were bought through a grant. St. Louis City, along with the surrounding counties have the identical units. And if I remember correctly, they carry the same equipment and are stored in the same place. The Q is just an extra that all of them have.



There will eventually be a H&L in every district. So we will have a H&L 1-6. Some trucks will get shuffled around to accomplish this. So we may move an engine or two, along with some medic units to make this happen. As for the engine companies, I dont know if they are changing when the straight pumpers enter the department. And I don't know when they will get here.

[ben_mazanec]

the total length on the new unit is 46' 10" per my dad, who had training with the rig last day because he is repair shop personnel. its a beast! the reason for the overhang is the slightly wider rear steps for the turntable.

[Guest]

[quote name='Ben' post='333920' date='Sep 3 2009, 20:12 ']the total length on the new unit is 46' 10" per my dad, who had training with the rig last day because he is repair shop personnel. its a beast! the reason for the overhang is the slightly wider rear steps for the turntable.[/quote]



Hey Ben,

Do you know the lenght difference between the new H&L and the older 125 footers? The new seems a little longer

[ben_mazanec]

[quote name='SLCPDEXPLORER' post='333943' date='Sep 3 2009, 22:58 ']Hey Ben,

Do you know the lenght difference between the new H&L and the older 125 footers? The new seems a little longer[/quote]



I am not sure. i will ask my dad. i am sure they have it on file.

[Guest]

St. LoIUs Fire Department Medic 5, hahaha

2009 International/Taylor Made



Credit to unknown photographer



   

[Guest]

[quote name='SLCPDEXPLORER' post='335695' date='Sep 10 2009, 21:10 ']St. LoIUs Fire Department Medic 5, hahaha

2009 International/Taylor Made



Credit to unknown photographer



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OOPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

Phil, have you seen the new Spartan Furion / Rosenbauer Pumper yet?

[ben_mazanec]

Medic 5 is tucked away in the shops right now awaiting new lettering. Dad told me bill greenblatt the STLFD Photographer noticed it. this might be one of his shots. yea... BIG oops! On my way to the rally in about an hour, hope to see some firepixers there! I will be wearing my firepics.net shirt so you cant miss me!

[Guest]

[quote name='Paramedic_IL' post='335912' date='Sep 11 2009, 23:28 ']Phil, have you seen the new Spartan Furion / Rosenbauer Pumper yet?[/quote]





We only have the 1 new H&L. The other H&L should be in shortly. The word is that H&L5 will be on the streets in the coming days. Again, NOTHING has been mentioned about pumpers on the way.



The new medic 5 was quickly removed from the HQ parking lot the otherday when the "spelling error" was found and was tucked in the back corner of the shop.