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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.

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

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.

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.

Looks like NYPD got some water rescue vehicles as well. http://www.ny1.com/content/news/191283/nypd-debuts-seven-high-water-resistant-trucks-to-be-used-in-emergencies

I read from different sites about the many issues you guys are having with the ladders. I recall hearing that the first batch was plagued with issues that were supposedly resolved in subsequent batches. I guess these issues are still appearing. There were reports of the Ferrara mechanics taking their time fixing things (true or not, based on what I've heard)

Was looking at some pics on FireNews and came across a pic of East Hartford E3, which appears to be a similar to an FDNY engine. Was it a prop for Rescue Me? Thanks.

Thank you for the info! The FDNY Seagrave HP rigs are definitely one of a kind and very few departments have them. Not too many photos of them around (especially showing the pump panels from both sides and the rear of the truck).

Questions for the knowledgeable folks: -There are 4 sections of hard suction, what is the smaller diameter one use for? -When the HP pump is in use, does the chauffeur use the side or rear discharge? -What are oval gauge the underneath the circular gauges? Also not another lightbar question but, does anyone know why they went away from the Aerodynic lightbars? Wonder if it was cheaper to buy the same lightbars as NYPD. Thanks.

I see that FDNY sometimes buys Internationals and sometimes Freightliners. The MIRV truck was a Freightliner and was 4x4 but they went International for these.

That is horrible!

Most likely Seagrave will build the body and sends it to another company for installation of the interior. Depending on what communications/electronics equipment is specified, the 3 mil price tag may not be far off.