Posted July 24, 2016 I see LT263 is on the blue floor at Pierce. Are they staffing it like Mesa LT220 or co-manned with L263 (which I thought was a quint) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24, 2016 Haven't heard this. Any links to pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 25, 2016 Here is a pic, taken this week in Appleton. I found the info in the SFMD board meeting minutes. I guess L263 "burned up" sometime in 2015 and it was decided that instead of buying another ladder, it would be cheaper to get an engine. This LT263 just like LT220 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 25, 2016 So the tower is gone or the stick? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 25, 2016 Is this a true LT or an engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 25, 2016 Is this a true LT or an engine? This is an engine, just like LT220, LT602. Not a Phoenix LT. The bucket is at 264 so it will be the stick that's gone I believe. I'm not sure what's happening with it. It's currently in service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) Are you sure there not talking about the old L263 ALF Stick It's cheaper to have a LT, that also can be used as spare, if one of the ladders go's down Edited July 25, 2016 by GilbertFIRE RFRD likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 25, 2016 Are you sure there not talking about the old L263 ALF Stick It's cheaper to have a LT, that also can be used as spare, if one of the ladders go's down I think you're right. Just not sure if it'll be co-manned or just ran seperate. I know they are creating a staffing pool and when fully staffed they'll bring up a truck. Not sure if this is related. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 25, 2016 I'll have to ask next time I'm out there. I doubt this would be co-manned deal. There's no room at 263 with the stick, medic, rehab and the cm (which is outside). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 25, 2016 So LT263 will replace the ladder. The ladder is going to move to reserve status. I asked if the LT was spec'd similar to LT220 and surprisingly, they were unaware of Mesa's LT specs so we will see. Pierce Mfg posted final pics the other day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 25, 2016 I don't understand why the tower went way out to Gold Canyon! It should be more in town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 25, 2016 So LT263 will replace the ladder. The ladder is going to move to reserve status. I asked if the LT was spec'd similar to LT220 and surprisingly, they were unaware of Mesa's LT specs so we will see. Pierce Mfg posted final pics the other day. Should be delivered this week. I also find it strange they're running 1 ladder now. Whats the next closest ladder company? L209? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 26, 2016 Yeah I asked about that too. L264 and L209 are almost the same distance for the center of AJ and that's a pretty wide gap. I haven't gotten to talk to the guys at 263 yet so I'll post their thoughts when I do. It was funny that they did mention Mesa adding a ladder out east (which is a faint rumor) as a possible reason to why they went with an LT. I believe it was just a budget issue and considering how busy 263 is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 26, 2016 When Station 221 opens in Eastmark, they may put a ladder at 217's or 219's, Also new L4 should be going into service soon, L33 & L24 are getting new Velocity Towers next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) Somewhere around 50% of 219's calls are in 221's first due. I heard, too, that a ladder will mostly like go to 217 or 219. There's been talk about putting it at 221 but I can't see that, also with it probably being 2-4 years away. Eastmark has narrow streets with tree inserted; put vehicles parked on them and its an obstacle course. Edited August 27, 2016 by legos.8ty7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites