New Rochelle FD New Apparatus

[Bnechis 3,961]

With New Rochelle, I would suspect that heavy emphasis would be placed on a manufacturer who has had recent success of providing the city with Fire Apparatus, whose "In Service Up-Time" is well above the average (which would make obtaining Parts and keeping the rigs in service much easier). Thus, I would "suspect" (and I certainly might be wrong) that the same manufacturer that has recently supplied New Rochelle with Engine Company 21, 22, 23, and 25 (Spartan/Smeal) would be the vendor of choice (lowest bid dependent, of course)

in the past 7 years we have purchased 6 rigs from Pierce (E25), SVI (R-4), Smeal(E21-23), & Crimson(L12). Their were 4 bids involved.

We put out a performance spec that quality manufacturers can all meet. We purchase what is determined to be the best value and closest to the specifications. This has not always been the lowest bidder.

[stixx 7]

30 to 60 days after the bid goes out

ok thanks

[61MACKBR1 222]

in the past 7 years we have purchased 6 rigs from Pierce (E25), SVI (R-4), Smeal(E21-23), & Crimson(L12). Their were 4 bids involved.

We put out a performance spec that quality manufacturers can all meet. We purchase what is determined to be the best value and closest to the specifications. This has not always been the lowest bidder.

Thanks Barry - I knew that you would make everything much clearer. NRFD has for sure, set the pace recently, in ordering and putting into service, fire apparatus that both meet the stringent NRFD specifications as well as getting the "Most Bang For Your Buck" (of course, the American LaFrance rigs being put to the side ).

[Remember585 815]

in the past 7 years we have purchased 6 rigs from Pierce (E25), SVI (R-4), Smeal(E21-23), & Crimson(L12). Their were 4 bids involved.

We put out a performance spec that quality manufacturers can all meet. We purchase what is determined to be the best value and closest to the specifications. This has not always been the lowest bidder.

How does everyone like the Spartans?

[stixx 7]

Hey Barry when is the new engine 22 going in to servic.hey Barry I got an idea take the soon to be out service engine 22 and give it to the engine 24 crew that would be the engine 24 until the day you replace 24.

[Bnechis 3,961]

How does everyone like the Spartans?

We have Spartan chassis on E21, 22, 23, 17, 18, R4, L-12, TL-11 from Smeal, Crimson, RD Murry, SVI & LTI. We also have other chassis.

The mechanics and members are happy.

[Bnechis 3,961]

New Engine 22:

The new Engine 22 went in service this afternoon.

[61MACKBR1 222]

Barry - Will NRFD be using the former Engine 22 (2004 American LaFrance/RD Murray 1500/500) as the replacement for the current Spare Engine 17 (1998 Spartan/RD Murray 1500/500). And, if so, would NRFD just simply sell the 1998 Spartan/RD Murray off at auction?

[Bnechis 3,961]

Barry - Will NRFD be using the former Engine 22 (2004 American LaFrance/RD Murray 1500/500) as the replacement for the current Spare Engine 17 (1998 Spartan/RD Murray 1500/500). And, if so, would NRFD just simply sell the 1998 Spartan/RD Murray off at auction?

Yes and Yes