Posted November 3, 2015 The LAFD introduced the two new Fast Response Vehicles yesterday. They are a combination Paramedic unit and Brush Patrol. Attached is the LAFD press release. . http://www.lafd.org/news/lafd-unveils-innovative-fast-response-vehicles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 4, 2015 Here's a good pic of the rig from the Journal of Emergency Medical Services: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 4, 2015 FR1 has acutually been in service for a month or 2 already in the downtown area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 4, 2015 Does anyone know if the FR vehicles have any rescue gear aboard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 5, 2015 Here is some additional Information. The units are numbered FR 201 which operates from FS 20, and FR 401 which operates in FS 91's district. FR 401 is kept at FS 98. They do not respond from any station, but can attach themselves to an incident if they want to. FR 201 drives a set route, while FR 401 just drives around in 91's district. They work a 4/10, starting at 0800. They are staffed by volunteers. The units are both older Brush Patrols, and not new purchases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 5, 2015 I learn something new each day, did not even know LAFD had Dodge Ram patrols going from before. It's a nice looking rig. Wonder how they hold-up compared to the Fords? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2015 Hmmm find it highly unlikely that they are staffed by volunteers. Especially finding one that are trained to lafds standards and are paramedics. Where did you here this from? Also I thought they took body's from from ford brush patrols remounted them in new dodges? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2015 Hi Mr. Ranger-- I too wondered about the "volunteers" as that does not add-up. I was thinking reserves maybe, but I find that hard to understand. Yes, the chassis looked to me like new Dodge Rams. I had not heard of LAFD having new Rams years ago, only the Fords (maybe some Chevy vehicles for patrol). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2015 By " volunteers" they mean personnel are not forced to work those units/shift. Personnel " volunteer" to work them. No use of volunteer firefighters at the LAFD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2015 Sorry for the confusion over the term volunteer. I did mean regular LAFD personnel working an extra shift, as opposed to "Assign Hired", or being forced to work overtime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) By " volunteers" they mean personnel are not forced to work those units/shift. Personnel " volunteer" to work them. No use of volunteer firefighters at the LAFD. Not exactly they have crew 3 which staffed by explorers that get their wildland fire fighter cards. Edited November 11, 2015 by mr.ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 11, 2015 These are brand new Dodges. FR1 and FR401. They are staffed by Paramedics and have the ability to fight fire with 300 gals of water. As stated they are not assigned to any station. One handeles North the other south. As for Brush Patrols yes.. St 84 has a new Dodge Patrol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 19, 2015 Kind of the LAFD version of the LACoFD EST. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 11, 2015 Here is some additional Information. The units are numbered FR 201 which operates from FS 20, and FR 401 which operates in FS 91's district. FR 401 is kept at FS 98. They do not respond from any station, but can attach themselves to an incident if they want to. FR 201 drives a set route, while FR 401 just drives around in 91's district. They work a 4/10, starting at 0800. They are staffed by volunteers. The units are both older Brush Patrols, and not new What's a 4/10 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) Here is some additional Information. The units are numbered FR 201 which operates from FS 20, and FR 401 which operates in FS 91's district. FR 401 is kept at FS 98. They do not respond from any station, but can attach themselves to an incident if they want to. FR 201 drives a set route, while FR 401 just drives around in 91's district. They work a 4/10, starting at 0800. They are staffed by volunteers. The units are both older Brush Patrols, and not new What's a 4/10 ? 4 Day workweek with 10 hr shifts per day. Edited December 11, 2015 by Casey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites