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  3. Posted

    On ‎10‎/‎30‎/‎2016 at 8:29 AM, RicardoBerg said:

    FDNY recently ordered a bunch of Seagraves from what I heard and are going back to Seagraves so I wouldn't doubt that Seagrave will be going out of business in the near future. 

    FDNY just ordered 85 more KME engines as part of an existing contract.

    Seagrave has been and is still popular in California in the past. You do get what you pay for. Seagrave has been doing fine lately, and is positioned themselves more with the individual customer lately then large contracts.

  10. Posted

    Members,

     

    In the next few days, we are planning to update our forums to the latest version of this software. When we come back online, you will notice there will be a temporary skin/look to the forum. Again, it will only be temporary and we'll have a new theme package up and running ASAP.

     

    You will also notice a plethora of new features and revised layout of features, many of which will make your use of the forum easier and more customizable. Don't worry, it's not radically different and I expect that many of you will feel right at home.

     

    Please use this thread to let me know if you find any bugs or have any questions about the software. Also, say tuned to this thread for the latest information.

     

    Thanks for keeping this forum alive and well! Much appreciated!

    Seth Granville

    EMAIL: seth@EMTBravo.com

  14. Posted

    Interesting article:

     

    “It's a concrete vault, underneath the ground,” says Ken Lombardi, Assistant Deputy Chief with the San Francisco Fire Department.

    The vaults are called cisterns – and they’re full of water.

    “This is our emergency water supply,” Lombardi explains. “As long as we pull that manhole cover, there'll be 75,000 gallons of water for us.”

    FULL ARTICLE: http://kalw.org/post/whats-beneath-those-brick-circles-san-francisco-intersections#stream/0

  15. Posted

    Merry Christmas to all my fellow EMTBravo members!

    I hope this message finds you and your family having a happy, healthy, and safe holiday! I hope Santa brought you everything you asked for!

    Seth G. AKA EMTBravo AKA x635, my warmest regards!

    "And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more." ~Dr. Seuss

  17. Posted

    I have a few photos I take from now and then.  One recent one is the new Medic 17 operated by Mercy at Alpine's station 17's.  But the problem with posting any pics in this forum is it appears you are limited to only 2K, which is obviously not enough to post anything.  I am not planning on posting 2MB files but reasonable sizes like under 100K.  I was going to post in EMT Bravo West's Facebook wall, then link there from here, but you cannot post photos there either.  So my question is how can I post any photos here, or is that no longer possible?  Thx.

    I had the same issue yesterday. Thanks for addressing it.

    Sorry for the delay in reply. Issue should be fixed, please advise. Looking forward to seeing the pics.

  18. Posted

    Great to hear about the staffing. Wonder if it funds any new apparatus?
     

    The budget increases the Fire Department’s budget by $55 million, and includes a revision by the council that adds $4.5 million to hire a total of 270 firefighter recruits, more than the 180 recruits this year.

    The council’s revisions also include about $6 million for fire safety equipment and technology upgrades, and other fire department services.


    http://www.dailynews.com/government-and-politics/20150527/86-billion-los-angeles-budget-adds-270-firefighters-7000-lapd-body-cameras-and-more

  19. Posted

    Press release:

     

    APPLETON, WI—The Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department (PFD) placed an order for 14 Pierce® Quantum® pumper fire apparatus as part of a seven-year renewable contract. Under the terms of the contract, PFD has the opportunity to continue purchasing the same number of pumper vehicles each calendar year through 2022.

    “The Phoenix Fire Department serves – with distinction – one of the nation’s largest cities, and we’re proud that Pierce has earned the honor of being PFD’s long term fire and emergency apparatus brand of choice,” says Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Fire & Emergency. “This major fleet order reflects the quality of Pierce products and the outstanding service and support team led by our Pierce dealer Hughes Fire Equipment.”

    Safety and performance were primary PFD considerations when selecting the Pierce Quantum engines. “We are an innovative department providing fire and EMS response services from our fire trucks so they have to perform at a high level,” said PFD’s Chief of Fleet Management, Scott Walker. “We work very closely with our labor group to ensure that we get the best, and safest, apparatus available to deliver the services we provide.”

    Each of the Pierce Quantum pumper apparatus is built on a 190.75-inch wheelbase and features TAK-4® independent front suspension and a 450-hp Cummins engine. The cab offers seating for up to six firefighters, with Pierce PS6 premium hi-back seats for the driver and officer, a flat interior floor, and Pierce’s exclusive automatic folding steps for easier entry and exit. The firefighting system includes a 1,500-gpm single-stage pump, a Husky® 12 Class A foam system, a 40-gallon foam tank, a 500-gallon water tank, a 22-inch front bumper extension containing 100 feet of 1.75-inch hose, and lowered crosslays.

    The Phoenix Fire Department (PFD) is a progressive organization that provides top-notch fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, disaster response, fire prevention, and public education. PFD protects the largest city in Arizona and the sixth largest in the country. The department’s philosophy emphasizes a commitment to customer service and positive community relations; PFD’s mission statement reads, in part, “Our members will Prevent Harm, Survive, and Be Nice!”

    Pierce dealer, Hughes Fire Equipment, provides local service and support. Visit www.hughesfire.com and www.piercemfg.com for more information.

     

     

  20. Posted

    Post made on the LA County Fire Dept Div 1 Facebook page:

    https://www.facebook.com/LACOFDDIV1?fref=nf

     

    LA County Fire Dept Div 1

    Our New Water Tender, the Peterbilt 320

    Comments such as “ugly,” “cracker box,” “weapon,” “Frankentender” have been used to describe the newest addition to the Department’s fire suppression arsenal. Like it or hate it, this KME-manufactured water tender has captured the attention of fire departments across the globe.

    Although nothing too special for an all-wheel drive water tender from the pump panel back, it is anything but typical as you move forward.

    The concept for this vehicle came while trying to resolve the challenges of the ever increasing size of commercial trucks.

    Wheelbases (the distance between the front and rear axles) continue to increase and the demands of doing more with less are constant challenges to overcome whenever developing specifications for new emergency vehicles and apparatus.

    And compound that with having the ability to support wildland fire suppression operations and traverse unpaved motorways with tight turns, switchbacks and steep hills, the challenges can sometimes appear overwhelming. So the Fleet Services Division had a few options.

    We could just do what everyone else does and deal with it; we could back off on our requirements and expectations, or we can take a step back and attack the challenges head on. So when considering maneuverability, although there are several factors, wheelbase is everything.

    Simply put, the shorter the wheelbase, the sharper the turning ability.

    Taking all of this into consideration, enter the Peterbilt 320, which is a “cab forward” design, meaning the cab sits in front of the front wheels. Although this design is most commonly associated with your local refuse collection truck, after much study and testing it was determined to be the logical solution to the problem.

    The “Pete 320″ provides a wheelbase nearly 24 inches shorter, with room to spare, than “conventional cab” water tenders with similar capacity. So this tender still carries 2,500 gallons of water and pumps over 500 gallons per minute to multiple sprayers and discharges.

    But the shorter overall length and additional space on the truck frame not taken up by the conventional cab provided for additional compartments, two 300-foot hose reels and a front bumper extension with a remotely operated 200 GPM turret that gives this tender abilities unmatched by any other tender in its class.

    Continuing with the Department adopted stepped frame chassis and an actual live fire testing of the cab performed with the assistance of Rush Truck Centers, Del Valle Training and the United States Forest Service, firefighter safety is considered to be excellent.

    In the end, this is a knock-down/mop-up machine that packs a punch all by itself but can shuttle water, equipment and supplies to the front line keeping suppression operations flowing.

     

     

  21. Posted

    Cool article (and accompanying graphic illustrations)
     

    What is that CHP vehicle in the rear view mirror?

    For three decades, the California Highway Patrol has used the Ford Crown Victoria sedan as its primary patrol vehicle. In 2013, the CHP switched to Ford’s Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility. The “PUV” sports new safety and handling features and more cargo space and looks strikingly different from what California motorists are used to seeing.

     


    Article: http://www.latimes.com/visuals/graphics/la-me-g-chp-vehicles-20141226-htmlstory.html

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  23. Posted

    I'd like to take this oppurtunity to wish you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving, and hope this will usher in a wonderful holiday season for you all.
     


    Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow. ~Melody Beattie

     

    *Please support small businesses in your community when shopping during this holiday season*