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KME seems to be doing well so it's kind of odd to see the family business being sold. Looks like they will be joining E-One in REV Group's Fire Division.

Just curious, what are the issues with the International chassis?

Well looks like whatever is left of Odyssey is going to be auctioned off, vehicles, IP, website, consoles. Basically anything left in the building is up for auction. http://www.ajwillnerauctions.com/auctions/odyssey-specialty-vehicles

While the rundown shows many companies on scene, there is more to it than that. After looking at the numbers, it seems there were 3 Task Forces, 2 Light Force and the rest single engine companies. Lately, it seems that more ambulances are dispatched when there is a working fire. Most of the time, 1 or 2 will be dispatched as part of the initial assignment. I seem to recall that a EMS captain will be dispatched as well if 2 or more ambulances are dispatched. For the 2 USAR companies, only USAR 88 is manned with a crew of 2 (A/O and Captain I). USAR 27 is not manned but since they are closer, they station crew cross staffed it and brought it to the scene. From recent memory, it seems USAR 88 is being dispatched more often for the larger incidents.

A structure fire is equivalent a building fire. They can be classified into 2 categories: "A" Assignment - structure fire in a single family building. 2 engines, 1 truck and 1 BC are assigned. "B" Assignment - structure fire in a high density residential building or high hazard setting. 3 engines, 2 trucks, 1 BC are usually assigned. Greater Alarm - 6 or more companies assigned to an incident Major Emergency - 15 or more companies assigned to an incident

I'm not sure what they mean by hose pump on the rear. Maybe they meant rear mounted pump?As for the Anaheim FD, they just got a new Pierce 75' Quint. Still a side mounted pump. https://www.flickr.com/photos/piercemfg/11193344814/in/photolist-

Just curious, did Seagrave ever make a tilt cab Aerialscope? I know the early FDNY Baker's were split tilt but I'm unaware of any others.

Those LAFD Pierces were bought in 1999/2000. Since then all subsequent engines do not have raised roofs. Same goes with Boston, engines delivered in the 2012/13 do have not have raised roofs either.

That is very interesting info about Seagrave's in the LA area. If you notice, Seagrave lately tends to sell mostly repeat loyal customers (Burbank, Pasadena). Over time though, some loyal Seagrave customers have gone to different brands. As for LAFD, I'm sure they will keep buying KME for the forseeable future. Since Seagrave is picky, ALF/LTI going out of business and some prior issues with Pierce, the field has been narrowed. I'm not a big KME fan but as the saying goes, lowest responsible bid that meets the requirements will get the contract.

The windows on the rear doors look a bit off. The Seagrave's have a large window whereas the KME have 1 larger and a smaller window.

Don't forget the weather! Most of the KME around the West Coast (a large majority) won't see snow or drastic cold weather like the East Coast.

I wonder if the aluminum wheels were thrown in for show or included as part of the bid. Usually they aren't a standard item on FDNY apparatus.

I was wondering what the difference between the following FDNY command vehicles: -Mobile Command Center -Incident Management Vehicle -Mobile Operations Center

Its probably a replacement for E329's ATRV http://www.unyquefiretrucks.com/FDNY_E329_-_ATRV.html

Yea I agree. Not a fan of the new Fords and GM trucks with the giant bug eye headlights. Must be a battle of who can make them the largest.