Posted January 31, 2020 Is there any idea of when we'll see the new ladder trucks hit the streets and at what stations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 2, 2020 Not my photo. Saw this in a Facebook group. I thought the LAX engine was canceled? Monrovia1 and pump305 like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 11, 2020 Have any of the new truck gone into service yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 14, 2020 No. warranty problems are keeping them from service like the previous batch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 15, 2020 I really hope LAFD returns to Seagrave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2020 On 7/15/2020 at 7:35 AM, x635 said: I really hope LAFD returns to Seagrave. Perhaps the LAFD would eventually order Seagrave Engines again however believe it or not its been thirty years since the Lafd last ordered a Seagrave Aerial Ladder. It's only been 14 years since the LAFD last received new Seagrave Engines. It seems as if Seagrave had priced themselves out of the Aerial Ladder Market in Los Angeles years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 17, 2020 perhaps someday LAFD may go with Spartan Motors for there Aerials that manufacture features the LTI ladders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 17, 2020 On 7/15/2020 at 8:35 AM, x635 said: I really hope LAFD returns to Seagrave. I. Second. This. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 28, 2020 LAFD new E51 (SN: 60873)! Also, there's 2 more engines listed on the Flickr page with the shop numbers 60874 and 60875 (assignments unknown). Monrovia1 likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 28, 2020 Those are really nice shots of the new apparatus. I hope that they perform as good as they look as according to a previous post there has been another delaying in getting some of the new rigs delivered due to "Warranty Work". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, firepost said: Those are really nice shots of the new apparatus. I hope that they perform as good as they look as according to a previous post there has been another delaying in getting some of the new rigs delivered due to "Warranty Work". They are! I did hear about the warranty work.. hopefully it's nothing serious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, h_par202 said: They are! I did hear about the warranty work.. hopefully it's nothing serious Yes because the sooner they get the new rigs delivered and on the street the better. Speaking of new rigs. I know that over the last 3 years the LA City fire department finally started putting some Engine companies back in service that were taken out of service during the recession and about a year ago a Ladder or Truck company (Light Force 38) was put back in service however it would be good if they started formulating plans to put several other Light Forces back in service as before the recession there were 49 Trucks in service and now there are 43. I don't understand why they took Light Force 28 out of service and replaced it with an Engine especially if you consider that was in one of the newest fire stations at the time and they really weren't far from Engine 8. You would figure with 2 stations near each other they would let Station 28 keep the Light Force while Station 8 would keep the Engine as a Light Force can operate as both an Engine or as a Truck company. I also know that LA CIty lost 2 Battalion Chiefs as well as several EMS field supervisors too. Edited July 28, 2020 by firepost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, firepost said: Yes because the sooner they get the new rigs delivered and on the street the better. Speaking of new rigs. I know that over the last 3 years the LA City fire department finally started putting some Engine companies back in service that were taken out of service during the recession and about a year ago a Ladder or Truck company (Light Force 38) was put back in service however it would be good if they started formulating plans to put several other Light Forces back in service as before the recession there were 49 Trucks in service and now there are 43. I don't understand why they took Light Force 28 out of service and replaced it with an Engine especially if you consider that was in one of the newest fire stations at the time and they really weren't far from Engine 8. You would figure with 2 stations near each other they would let Station 28 keep the Light Force while Station 8 would keep the Engine as a Light Force can operate as both an Engine or as a Truck company. I also know that LA CIty lost 2 Battalion Chiefs as well as several EMS field supervisors too. Very true! I too would like to see companies re-established! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 28, 2020 So in the case of LAFD's Engine 51, for KLAX, my understanding is the reason these rigs are painted lime, is that because they provide service to an airport, the FAA kicks in some funding for the rig (I do not know how much), but to do so, the rig must be painted lime. Not my favorite color, but with the blue strips, it actually looks good! I prefer yellow over lime if it is not red. Interesting all the California OES rigs are also lime (or most of them). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Rescue51 said: So in the case of LAFD's Engine 51, for KLAX, my understanding is the reason these rigs are painted lime, is that because they provide service to an airport, the FAA kicks in some funding for the rig (I do not know how much), but to do so, the rig must be painted lime. Not my favorite color, but with the blue strips, it actually looks good! I prefer yellow over lime if it is not red. Interesting all the California OES rigs are also lime (or most of them). Yes you are right that if it is an "Airport company"they are required to be painted Lime or Yellow as it is a "Federal Regulation". One thing that they are lucky about however is the LA city station 95 seems to "technically speaking" be on Airport property yet the vehicles at that Station aren't required to be painted Lime or Yellow so everyone located there is Red and White. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 31, 2020 My understanding is if the airport buys or helps with the payment of such apparatus. Lime Yellow is the color to be at an International airport. If the dept buys their own apparatus then red or any color they choose. Example: Ontario International is now operated by Ontario FD. Red is the color on the ARFF trucks as they own the apparatus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 31, 2020 2 hours ago, pump305 said: My understanding is if the airport buys or helps with the payment of such apparatus. Lime Yellow is the color to be at an International airport. If the dept buys their own apparatus then red or any color they choose. Example: Ontario International is now operated by Ontario FD. Red is the color on the ARFF trucks as they own the apparatus. Thanks for the information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) You are correct: Through Advisory Circular "AC" 150/5210-5D, the FAA mandates vehicles funded with federal grant monies through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and/or with revenue from the Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) Program must meet certain requirements for color, markings, lighting, striping, etc... a. Airport Emergency Vehicles. (2) Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Vehicles. Yellowish-green is the vehicle color standard. Color specifications are per Appendix A. NOTE: A yellowish-green color provides optimum visibility during all light levels encountered during a 24-hour day and under variations of light that result from weather and seasonal changes. Edited August 3, 2020 by Jwimig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 6, 2020 So very happy to see "City" bacon the rigs! Monrovia1 likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 6, 2020 I must say it feels great to see City backon rigs again. I always thought it was dumb that they took it off due to the San Fernando Valley trying to separate from the City of Los Angeles. h_par202 likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 4, 2020 In the upcoming Fiscal year LAFD is asking for $20 Million in MICLA funding to purchase 1 TDA,4 Engines, 2 Brush Patrols, 20 Ambulances, For the full list Page 384 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IypaSg5kJQ1G8H9Jiy7Ru34TOsiDSiRR/view Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 4, 2020 To sure but That 1 ladder truck maybe truck 9s replacement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 11, 2020 I was by station 88 yesterday and saw there ALF truck still there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites