Los Angeles City Fire Department
Apparatus Update
Thanks to everyone for contributing
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Report from Ryan Schultz- August 13th, 2003 |
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Report from Ryan Schultz- August 11th, 2003 |
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As of August 1st, it
appears that masterbody has begun constructing another swift
water rescue for the city. Progress can be followed and
tracked at http://www.masterbody.com/JobsinProgress14.htm.
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Report from Albert Mahoney- August 1st, 2003 |
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As of July 2, EMS
18 move to their new office at Fire Station 68
in the Mid-City area. On July 24, Fire Station 94 /Crenshaw
District, Rescue 94 received a new rescue, Shop number
11634.
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Report from Ricardo Berg- August 1st, 2003 |
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| I saw new additional rescue ambulances at the shops the other day still waiting to placed in service to their assigned fire stations. Also Rescues 63 in Venice and Rescue 12 in Highland Park have placed their new rescue ambulances into service as of a few days ago. Also the two Freightlighners assigned to rescues 100 and 66 are going to be replaced wit the new rescues and these rigs are going to be converted into communications units to replace the command posts units at 3 and 88's. That is all for now; | ||||
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Report from Douglas Paisley- July 20th, 2003 |
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First Seagrave engine of the new order has arrived at the Seagrave facility in Rancho Dominguez to be checked by LAFD before rest of order is to continue. I was told by the crew at 28's that the brush patrol will stay at station 28 as well as the Freightliner rehab unit. One of the ideas being floated around is that Foam tender 86 will move to station 60. Another idea is to move USAR 88 to 60's due to the large floor space at that station. Does anybody know where the new swiftwater rescue truck built by masterbody went? |
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Report from Johnny Gregory- July 20th, 2003 |
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| Rescue 55 received a new rescue yesterday, shop 11635 | ||||
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Report from Ricardo Berg- July 18th, 2003 |
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| I just wanted to add to my earlier update that some stations have placed additional rescue ambulances in service. They are BLS rescues 856 and 829. Also fire station 71 in the Bel-Air area of the city has officially placed their paramedic rescue ambulance in service. Rescue 856 and 829 are using 1995 AEV rigs temporarily until the new rescues are placed in service. then they may get either one of the brand new rescues or a hand me down one. Paramedic Rescue 71 is using a 1996 wheeled coach right now and they will probably be getting one of the new rescues as well. Also the rehab air tenders haven't been placed in service yet as of now. | ||||
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Report from Wade Simmons July 13th, 2003 |
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Just reading and
found the recommended budget for 03-04 has: 13 new engines, 4 trucks, 29 ambulances, a helicopter,staffing for the tenth man on 10 task forces, return of 1.3 million in equipment funding that was cut in 2002-2003 and 4 classes of 45 recruits. Hope it all passes!! |
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Report from Johnny Gregory- July 10th, 2003 |
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Rescue Ambulances: RA870 11516 RA 71 11528 RA 79 11499 RA 817 11520 RA 829 11524 RA 848 11523 RA 856 11504 RA 857 11512 RA 906 11505 EMS Battalion Captains: EMS 4 16621 - 1993 Suburban EMS 7 16480 - 1990 Suburban EMS 9 15672 - 1996 Ford Crown Victoria EMS 15 15673 - 1996 Ford Crown Victoria Also, Truck 93 now has a 1993 Simon-LTI shop 60461, previously assigned to Truck 5 |
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Report from Ricardo Berg- July 8tth, 2003 |
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| I drove by the LAFD shops and saw about 6-7 new rescue ambulances in the shops that were just delivered. They are part of the order for 57 new rescue ambulances planned for this year, I didn't get their shop numbers or their stations that they are going to be assigned to yet but they are all painted a darker red in comparison to the other rescue ambulances currently in service. Also I saw the other fire staions that are going to be receiving the new rehab air tenders besides station 85 and 28. One is going to be assigned to supply and maintenance as EA-1 and the other one is going to Fire Sation 59 in the westside area of LA. There still isn't a decision yet on what is going to happen to the 84 White Volvo Emergency Air Unit whether is going to be a reserve or if it is going to be assigned to another fire station. Also EMS 15 is already in service out of Fire Station 28. | ||||
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Report from Johnny Gregory- July 2nd, 2003 |
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Report from Johnny Gregory- June 26th, 2003 |
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Report from Ricardo Berg- June 17th, 2003 |
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Report from Brian Humphrey; LAFD PSO- May 31st, 2003 |
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In accordance with Fire Chief William Bamattre's progressive multi-year
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) enhancement plan for the City of Los
Angeles, the men and women of the LAFD are pleased to announce the
on-schedule deployment of new and newly configured EMS resources during
the month of June. On June 1, 2003, one new Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic Ambulances and two Assessment Engines are being placed into service, as well as one Assessment Light Force and two new Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulances. These deployments are as follows: West Los Angeles / Brentwood: - New Paramedic Rescue Ambulance 59 at Fire Station 59 Arleta / North Hills / Sepulveda: - New Assessment Engine 81 at Fire Station 81 Sylmar/ San Fernando: - New Assessment Engine 91 at Fire Station 91 San Pedro / Port of Los Angeles - New BLS Rescue Ambulance 848 at Fire Station 48 Hancock Park / Mid-City - New BLS Rescue Ambulance 829 at Fire Station 29 And later this month... On June 29, 2003, two new Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic Ambulances and Assessment Engines are being placed into service, as well as four new Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulances and four new EMS District Captains. These deployments are as follows: Bel Air / Beverly Glen: - New Paramedic Rescue Ambulance 71 at Fire Station 71 - Convert Paramedic Engine 71 into Assessment Engine 71 Harbor Gateway: - New Paramedic Rescue Ambulance 79 at Fire Station 79 - Convert Paramedic Engine 79 into Assessment Engine 79 Industrial Eastside: - New BLS Rescue Ambulance 817 at Fire Station 17 Silverlake / Griffith Park: - New BLS Rescue Ambulance 856 at Fire Station 56 Northridge: - New BLS Rescue Ambulance 870 at Fire Station 70 West Hills: - New BLS Rescue Ambulance 906 at Fire Station 106 Venice / Westchester / LAX: - New EMS District 4 Supervisor at Fire Station 51 (EMS District 18 Supervisor returns to Fire Station 92) El Sereno / Lincoln Heights: - New EMS District 7 Supervisor at Fire Station 47 West Los Angeles /Brentwood: - New EMS District 9 Supervisor at Fire Station 59 Porter Ranch / Northridge: - New EMS District 15 Supervisor at Fire Station 28 |
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Report from Ricardo Berg- May 19th, 2003 |
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| The first new rescue has officially arrived for the LAFD and is in the shop. I saw it today as I drove by the LAFD shops. It is mounted on a Ford unit like the other rescues are. The body looks bigger than the other rescues with the exception fo the Freightliners. Also the rescue is painted all red with a white strip. This is very different for all the other rescue ambulances which have been traditionally painted red and white since the Paramedic and Basic Life Supprot program began. Also I spoke with a haz-mat firefighter and he told me that the first new haz-mat will be delivered by the end of the year. USAR 88 which was damaged in a roll-over accident is due to be back in service in the next few weeks. The lettering has been repainted from Los Angeles City Fire Department to Los Angeles Fire Department. Also, there has been a change in the Prop F fire station bond, Fire Station 7 which was originally supposed to be built at the GM site is now going to be Fire Sation 81 instead. Fire Staion 7 will be going to Fire Staton 81 once the new 81 is built | ||||
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Report from Ryan Schultz- May 14th, 2003 |
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| Looks like Truck 15 got the new ALF Truck. Shop Number 60611 | ||||
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Report from Jon- May 13th, 2003 |
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Just a heads
up...some changes coming to the LAFD in the next few months are Engine
81, Engine 91, and Light Force 98 are switching from BLS to Paramedic
Assesment companies. Also, a new 2003 American LaFrance truck is
ready to be sent out to Fire Station 15 and the new 2003-2004 Seagrave
Engines are supposed to be arriving at the shops any day now. I
have also heard of a rehab utility and possibily EMS 15 being stationed
at Fire Station 28 in Porter Ranch and in order to make room for the
Rehab 28 and EMS 15, brush patrol 28 has been moved to Fire Station 96. |
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Report from Jphny Gregory- May 12th, 2003 |
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Water Tender 86
is shop 24674, I mistakenly wrote 34674. It is on a 2-door
Ford C tilt-cab chassis and is white in color. It was obviously
used by another agency or city department prior to being aquired by the
LAFD. |
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Report from Casey King- May 10th, 2003 |
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| I spoke with a FF at 42's today and found out that the reserve truck is ID'ed as RT42. Its last first line assignment was at T74. Shop # is 60380. | ||||
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Report from Johny Gregory- May 9th, 2003 |
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I have confirmed
the following assignments today: - Truck 15 has received a brand new ALF-LTI truck, shop 60611 - Truck 85 has received Truck 27's 1996 Simon-LTI, shop 60530 - Truck 15's old 1995 Simon-LTI, shop 60479 has yet to be reassigned - Boat 2 has been assigned shop number 60610 - Shop 60604, one of the new Rehab/Air Tenders, does not show in service at the present time. I am assuming shop numbers 60603 - 60606 would be assigned to the 4 new air tenders. |
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Report from Ricardo Berg- May 8th, 2003 |
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| Fire Station 71 which is the closest station to where I live is going to place in service Rescue Ambulance 71 on the 18th of May. this is going to be an ALS paramedic rescue ambulance. I don't have the shop number yet, but it is going to be a brand new rescue rig. Also I am going to some City Stations on Fire Service Day this coming Saturday, and I will find out when the next new rigs will be placed in service. That is all for now. | ||||
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Report from William Hertig - April 27th, 2003 |
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| Hi, I was by american la france in onterio on friday, three LAFD Rehab Tenders were there, the were numbered for stations 28, 59, and 85 | ||||
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Report from Joe- April 20th, 2003 |
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| One of four new Rehab Utilitys are in. I saw 85's new rig down at the shops the other day. | ||||
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Report from Casey King- April 25th, 2003 |
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| Recently, I went past 42's and found the former Truck 74's rig (shop # 60380) in reserve. I will confirm tomorrow as to what the unit number is when I go to the Emergency Preparedness Expo at the Eagle Rock Plaza. | ||||
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Report from Joe- April 20th, 2003 |
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| One of four new Rehab Utilitys are in. I saw 85's new rig down at the shops the other day. | ||||
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Report from Ricardo Berg- April 11th, 2003 |
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| I wanted to let you you that I made a mistake in regards to where Truck 1's Duplex came from. The LTI/Duplex truck came from Truck 60 not Truck 27. Also I drve by the LAFD shops the other day and saw two additional Rehab Air Tenders. One of them is going to Fire Station 85 in the harbor area of the city. I will find out where the other three air tenders will be going. Also I am going to attend the fire boat christening tomorrow April the 12th at Fire Station 112 for the new fire boats in the fleet | ||||
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Report from Casey King- March 29th, 2003 |
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| I went passed the shops this afternoon to see what I could see. I found one of the new EA/Rehab units in the yard and it was numbered for 28's. Its shop number is 60604. Also, saw the new Swift Water Rescue, but the cab was parked behind another rig so I could not get a shop number. | ||||
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Report from Johny Gregory- March 25th, 2003 |
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Just an update- Truck 1 now has shop 60482 Truck 74 now has shop 60433 Water Tender 86 is assigned shop 34674 |
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Report from Brian Humphrey- LAFD PSO - March 13th, 2003 |
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Dear Friend of the LAFD: LAFD's new Fireboat Number 2 is undergoing final trials near her birthplace in Washington State. We anticipate she will depart for Los Angeles on March 17 at the earliest and that her voyage to Los Angeles will take approximately five days. Her beauty, power and grace are not only noted in the eyes of her proud LAFD crew, but have been admired and extolled by every marine Firefighter who has seen her. She has no peer, and our good friends from the Seattle Fire Department were kind enough to offer reporters their frank assessment. When you finish with the article below, please read the comments at the bottom of this message for your personal invitation to the christening of the most powerful and capable Fireboat the world has ever known. =-=-=-=-=-= SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER New fireboat something Seattle can shoot for Saturday, March 8, 2003 By HECTOR CASTRO SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER It's a state-of-the-art fireboat headed for Los Angeles, but most of those who came to see the gleaming white vessel at Colman Dock yesterday wore Seattle Fire Department uniforms and were on hand to watch the new boat demonstrate firefighting abilities beyond anything the city's own boats can do. "It's probably as modern and high tech as you can get," Seattle fire Chief Gary Morris said. Pointing to Seattle's 20-year-old Chief Seattle fireboat bobbing at a nearby dock, he added, "That's a go-kart and this is a full-sized SUV." Los Angeles Fire Boat No. 2, the new Los Angeles Fire Department boat built by the Nichols Bros. Boat Builders at Whidbey Island, is capable of pouring 38,000 gallons of water a minute on a fire from enormous monitors that dwarf the largest aboard the Chief Seattle, which has a maximum capacity of 7,500 gallons a minute. The boat also boasts a propulsion system similar to those used by tugboats, giving it precise maneuvering abilities. "We can literally turn on a dime," said L.A. Fire Department Capt. Doug Moore, who spent nine years working on the design of the vessel. Moore began by identifying the hazards in the Port of Los Angeles, then came up with the tools needed to overcome those hazards before designing a vessel that could carry those tools. "It's sort of reverse engineering," said Seattle fire Lt. Marc Diaz, who supervises one of the department's fireboat crews and was one of the many firefighters who came out to see the boat on Elliott Bay. The 105-foot boat carries diving equipment, a rescue boat, 6,000 gallons of foam for fuel fires, and has a retractable platform and an extension ladder and crane. There are bunks for patients and even an area to treat hypothermia victims. And it came in under budget, at $8.9 million. "We're probably looking for something quite like this," said Seattle City Councilman Jim Compton, chairman of the Police and Fire Committee. The Seattle Fire Department currently has two fireboats, the Chief Seattle housed at Station 5 on Elliott Bay and the Alki, kept at Station 3 at Fishermen's Terminal on the freshwater side of the Ballard Locks. Although the 96-foot Chief Seattle is almost 20 years old, the Alki, a 123-foot steel-hulled boat, is 75 years old. "We've got two aging boats," Compton said, adding that the Alki is "an antique. You can't view it as a serious tool in the 21st century." Until recently, both boats were kept at Station 5, with the Alki serving as a backup whenever the Chief Seattle needed work. But after fires destroyed several vessels on Lake Union early last year, the city decided to move one of the boats to fresh water to cut response times to lakeside fires. Morris said the need for new fireboats is clear. Seattle has one of the largest ports on the West Coast, a thriving cruise ship business, a steady flow of container ships and ferry service. Then there are the miles of shoreline, Morris said. "We've been very lucky, with the risks we have on the water," he said. Fire officials point out that a fireboat can be a primary source of water to fight fires even on land when a major catastrophe disrupts the water mains. When the money does come, Seattle likely will follow the Los Angeles model and have a boat built designed to meet the city's specific needs. Ideas for raising the money include sharing costs with other jurisdictions, applying for federal assistance or asking city residents to approve a bond. However the money is raised, a new fireboat could be in Seattle's future within the next three years, Compton said. "I'd really like to build it in Seattle," he added. # # # Dear LAFD Message Group members... Please allow me to extend a personal invitation to witness the retirement of our beloved (old) Fireboat #2, the Ralph J. Scott http://www.lafire.com/fire_boats/Boat2.htm ....and the official christening of the newest craft in LAFD's marine division. You are cordially invited to join the men and women of the LAFD past and present as we officially welcome four Fireboats to the LAFD fleet, including the most powerful and capable firefighting craft in the world - the LAFD's new Fireboat #2. Please join us on Saturday, April 12, 2003 at 10:00 AM at Fire Station 112 (near the corner of 5th Street and Harbor Boulevard, San Pedro) for this momentous occasion. All Fireboats will be on display from 11:00 AM 'til 2:00 PM. Please don't forget your camera, as a phenomenal water display (well in excess of 50,000 gallons per minute) will be a part of the festivities. No RSVP is necessary, but do plan on arriving early, as we expect a large crowd of Fire Service enthusiasts and LAFD supporters to line the pier. To view the complete Story and Photo from Seattle please visit: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/111707_fireboat08.shtml Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service, Brian Humphrey Firefighter/Specialist Public Service Officer Los Angeles Fire Department 200 North Main Street, Room OCD - E423 Los Angeles, CA 90012 USA |
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Report from Ricardo Berg- March 14th, 2003 |
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| I wanted to let you know that the new swift water rescue unit has been delivered and is in the shops now. Also Truck 1 received 27's old truck which is the 1996 Duplex/LTI 100' aerial ladder truck. One's old truck went to Truck 74 and their truck went into reserve. I also heard that the new engines coming in has been upgraded to 17 Pierce's and Seagraves each. that is all for now. | ||||
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Report from Ryan Schults- March 4th, 2003 |
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| The Nichols brothers website has updated pictures of the launch of the fireboat as well as the sea trials of the new boat. The website can be found here: http://www.nicholsboats.com/current_projects.htm | ||||
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Report from Ricardo Berg- Feb 27th, 2003 |
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I saw the new swift water rescue unit at the shop the other day when I
drove by the shops. It is the one mentioned in a past update by Joe
Walstrom. The rig looks awesome. Also water tender 86 is in service
officially at Fire Station 86 as well as Helitender 2 being in service
at Fire Station 90. That is all for now.
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Report from Ricardo Berg- Feb. 8th, 2003 |
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I drove by the shops today and saw a new breathing air rehab unit. It is the first of at least two to be delivered. The rig is a freightliner with roll up door compartments and a walk in area in the rear. It looks very impressive and I don't know who is going to get this one or the shop number yet. that's all for now |
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Report from Brian Humphrey- LAFD PSO - Feb 6th, 2003 |
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The Los Angeles Fire Department's EMS Resource
Deployment Plan is effectively managing a significant number of new
Firefighter/Paramedics, the deployment of additional Basic Life Support
(BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) resources, |
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Report from Johnny Gregory- Jan. 31st, 2003 |
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As of January 30, 2003 this is what the official MDT
records show: |
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Report from Brian Humphrey- Jan. 27th, 2003 |
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The Los Angeles Fire Department's new Fireboat 2 was launched last week
in Holmes Harbor, Washington to begin its final month long shakedown
cruise before sailing to Los Angeles Harbor. The 105-foot vessel, built
by Nichols Boats in Freeland, WA slid into the water while boatyard
employees and their families celebrated completion of the year-long
project with a barbecue and official launching ceremony. To learn more about the LAFD's newest addition to the fleet, please visit The South Whidbey Record website at: http://shorterlink.com/?OBEEWV ...or: <http://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=85&cat=23&id=36389> As soon as a local arrival date and time is confirmed, we will notify members of the LAFD Public Information Message Service. If you received this message, you are already a member. Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service, Brian Humphrey |
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Report from Ricardo Berg- Jan. 27th, 2003 |
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Truck 27 in the Hollywood area of the city has replaced their 1997
duplex truck with a new American La France aerial ladder truck. Their
truck officially went into service this past weekend. Also trucks 60
and 61 are soon scheduled to get their new American La France trucks
in the next week or two. I still don't know were the other trucks are
going yet that are currently at 60 and 61's as well as 27 yet but I
will keep you posted.
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Report from Jon- Jan. 27th, 2003 |
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2 new 2003
American LaFrance trucks have been delivered Fire Station 60 and Fire
Station 27. 27s old truck will be sent to Fire Station 85. - jon |
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Report from Joe Walstrom - Jan. 25th, 2003 |
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LAFD is haveing a new Swift Water Rescue made. there is also pictures at this web sight WWW.masterbody.com and it is under "jobs in progress". i dont know where it might be going to, but Swift Water Rescue shop number 21888 is listed as Brush Patrol 24. During the brush season it is Brush Patrol 24, and on the non-season it is Swift Water Rescue 100. I would be guessing that this one being built might replace shop number 21888 and making shop number 21888 a perminate Brush Patrol. well thats all for now. |
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Report from Johnny Gergory- Jan. 11th, 2003 |
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Here is an
official press release from Wheeled Coach Industries in regards to LAFD
Rescue Ambulances: PRESS RELEASE January 7, 2003 City of Los Angeles Chooses Wheeled Coach To Build New LAFD Ambulance Fleet LOS ANGELES - Orlando-based Wheeled Coach Industries has just been awarded a contract to build the next generation of custom rescue ambulances for the city of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). The new annual requirements contract is valid throughout 2003 and has provisions for up to four one-year extensions. It is estimated that the city will purchase at least 175 new Ford E-450 Type 3 style ambulances over the fully extended life of the contract, with 58 new units confirmed for 2003 alone. Putting at least one staffed rescue ambulance in each of the city's 103 neighborhood fire stations is a stated goal of Mayor James Hahn's administration, so growth of the overall ambulance fleet will occur alongside routine replacements throughout this buying cycle. Although 115 ambulances are now staffed per shift in L.A., not every firehouse has at least one ambulance assigned. More units will be staffed as personnel and equipment become available throughout 2003. The Fire Department now responds to 350,000 calls annually, the majority of which are for medical-rescue needs. LAFD provides emergency medical treatment and transport for a population of 3.7 million people spread over 470 square miles. "We are looking forward to working with Wheeled Coach again" said Captain Dean Ulrich of LAFD's Equipment Engineering Unit. LAFD already has 62 rescue ambulances built by Wheeled Coach from a 1999 contract. Ulrich added "Our new body design on the E-450 chassis should increase capacity from previous models". "We are proud to continue to serve the LAFD and the people of Los Angeles" said Jim Philips of Wheeled Coach. The newest models will also be roomier with a focus on crew ergonomics. They will also feature new technologies such as LED warning lights, and an abundance of Wheeled Coach's signature product features. Look for this new generation of LAFD ambulances to be on the streets by early summer. |
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Report from Mark Wilson |
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Report From Ricardo Berg Dec 26th 2002 |
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| I just wanted to give you a new update on some new apparatus. The department just purchased a new helitender and the rig looks awesome. It said helitender 2, a freightliner rig going to fire station 90. Also I saw a new American LaFrance truck going to station 27. I also heard the the new engines will be coming in March of 2003. That is all for now | ||||
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Report From John Gregory Dec 11th 2002 |
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IThe
replacements for Boat 1 and Boat 5 have arrived and are now in
service. The 39' x 13'-6" vessels designed by Jensen
Maritime Consultants, Inc. were constructed by Kvichak Marine
Industries, Inc.
Their features include: -- Emergency Medical Service area -- A hose bed similar to that found on a fire truck -- An aft steering & pump control station -- Designed with no sharp edges for hoses to chafe against Boat 1 with shop number 60607 Boat 5 with shop number 60608 |
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Report From Ryan Schultz Dec 3rd, 2002 |
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Looks like there have been some current pre-releases on the new
fireboat: Robert Allan LTD (architects) have released a press release
on 11-22-02 and they have a new color drawing. IT can be found under
the news section. I thought you might want to mention this on your
website. http://www.ral.bc.ca/
Additionally, Nicholas Brothers has a website depicting the
construction of the new fire boat. They have a Tentative Launch Date
of December 20th 2002. http://www.nicholsboats.com/current_projects.htm
Thanks, Ryan
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Report From Ricardo Berg- November 22nd 2002 |
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I drove by the supply and maintenance shop yesterday and I saw a new
water tender at the shop. I only saw the back part of it but it said
water tender 86. This is the first of three to be delivered to the
fire department. Hopefully i can get the shop number and make on it
with in the next day or two. Also the new heavy rescue will be
delivered in the next two months and there is rumors that it is going
to relocate to Fire Station 82 in Hollywood. Also I heard that the new
rescues are going to be Freightliners and they shall shortly start
delivering hem very soon. that is all for now.
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Report From John Gregory- November 20th 2002 |
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- Unconfirmed
Report - I have heard some talk about the LAFD considering the purchase of the Braun (LEFA 4XL or SLFEA) "Slope side" ambulances. These ambulances provide a large amount of exterior storage for equipment. They are mounted on the Ford E-350 & E-450 chassis |
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Report From Brian Humphrey- LAFD PSO- October 29th 2002 |
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New Fire Station 7
The LAFD's new Fire Station #7 will be located in the 14300 block of Arminta Street at Nollan Place in the central San Fernando Valley [Lon:-118.4450395 Lat:34.2128385417] [Thomas Bros Map:532-A3]. The site, known to many as the one-time location of the General Motors Van Nuys Assembly Plant that built (among other vehicles) the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird, will soon house LAFD's newest Fire Station, providing full-spectrum life safety protection to the North Van Nuys and Arleta communities. |
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Report From John Gregory- October 26th 2002 |
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Construction
of the new Fire Boat 2 has recently begun in Seattle, Washington by
Nichols Brother Boat Builders. Construction is expected
to take 14 months, when the boat will then power itself on it's trip
from Seattle to Los Angeles.
Here are some specifications: LOA: 105' - 0" Beam: 98' - 0" Max Speed: Aprox. 13 knots Fuel Capacity: 16,230 gal Main Engines: 2 Detroit Diesel 12V-4000 1800 hp @ 1800 rpm Pump Engines: 2 Detroit Diesel 8V-4000 Capacity: 31,000+ gpm (considered to be the largest pumping capacity of any fireboat in the world) 65ft. Deck Crane with ladder and basket Dedicated Medical Room (making it a floating ambulance) It will carry 6,000 gallons of foam Fully automated Unitor firefighting system This information came from the Detroit Diesel's publication "Diesel Today" Issue 9, Summer 2002 |
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Report From John Gregory- October 26th 2002 |
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Shop
assignments for the new RA's added on October 6, 2002
New Paramedic Rescue Rescue 77 11560 New EMT Rescues Rescue 844 11536 Rescue 883 11537 New V-12 EMT Rescues Rescue 881 11539 Rescue 891 11541 Rescue 841 11543 Rescue 834 11525 Rescue 806 11540 Rescue 821 11512 - Revised LAFD EMS Resource List as of October 6, 2002 - Updated by Johnny Gregory
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Website Update August 26th, 2002 |
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I have updated the site. These are some of
the changes that I have found. ---Three new 2001-2002 American LaFrance Trucks have been delivered. 60591 - Truck 94 - 2001 American La France Truck 5 has Received Truck 94's previous rig. Shop 60481 a 1994 Simon/LTI. Truck 5's previous rig, shop 60333 a 1977 Seagrave has not been reassigned. 60592 - Truck 64 - 2002 American La France Truck 64's previous rig a 1993 Simon/LTI shop 60464 has not yet been reassigned 60593 - Truck 72 - 2002 American La France Truck 70 has recieved Truck 72's previous rig shop 60447 a 1990 Seagrave Truck 70's previous rig, shop 60364, a 1982 Seagrave has gone into reserve at Fire Station 107 as Reserve Truck 507 Shop 60333, a 1977 Seagrave, previously Reserve Truck 507, is no longer on the roster and may have been disposed of.
All the new Foam Tenders have been placed in service
2 new Dozer Transports have been delivered to Fire Station 88 |
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Report From John Gregory- August 21st 2002 |
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Engines: Seagrave has been awarded the bid for 11 new engines with new specs including: - 1750 gpm pump - Ladder storage inside the hosebed Engine 24 has received Engine 65's 1993 Seagrave - 60468 Engine 65 now runs a 1988 Seagrave - 60439 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rescues: No new rescues will be delivered until next year -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED Truck Assignments: RESEARCHED AND COMPILED ENTIRELY BY JOHNNY GREGORY
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Report From Tim Lyneis- August 18th 2002 |
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Report From Ricardo Berg- August 16th 2002 |
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I talked to a friend who works out of city station 89 who told me that
the ten engines ordered are coming from Pierce. That is from the 1st
order of ten engines that you mentioned on your site. I'll keep you
posted on the latest.
Take care for now;
Ricardo
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Report From Bill Whitney - August 7th 2002 |
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Hi--heard a rumor that the new triples were to be split between
Seagrave and Pierce--not sure if its the new arrivals or for 03....
also, keep hearing a bunch of FL ambulances are soon to arrive Any truth
to either rumor thanks
Bill |
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Report From Wade Simmons - August 5th 2002 |
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read Seagrave awarded bid for 11 engines with the ultra low hosebed.
Something new to LAFD from what I've seen.
Wade
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Report From William Cheshier - July 11th 2002 |
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Recently task force 64 receive a new 2002 American Lafrance truck. And also the LAFD is looking for new HAZ MAT squads and they are testing new turnouts that are the same kind that the FDNY uses. I have seen them at FS 66 and 33 William cheshier |
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Report From John Gregory - July 11th 2002 |
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Report From Ricardo Berg - July 3rd 2002 |
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I just wanted to wish you a Happy Fourth of July and a safe one. It is
going to be a hot one down here. I also wanted to update you that 5
additional task forces have gone back to being fully manned with a
fifth person on the truck. They also haven't figured out who is going
to receive the contract for the new engines. That's all for now.
Ricardo
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Report From Rashad Benoit - July 3rd 2002 |
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There has been at least 2 updates that I know of. Truck 5 is now a 1993 Simon LTI. They just got 94's old rig and 94's has a new 2002 American LaFrance LTI. this all took plase a few weeks ago. I am not sure of the exact date though. Anyway great site. Rashad Benoit |
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Report From Douglas Paisley - June 30th 2002 |
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The Foam Tender's have been delivered to Station's 17 and 100. FT17 is a 1999 Freightliner FL112/2001 Pierce, shop # 60584. FT100 is a 2001 FL112/2001 Pierce, shop # 60586. I had heard that LAFD has ordered Breathing support-Rehabilitation units, at least two of them, to replace the Volvo/White EA1 air unit. Have you heard about this or who is building it? |
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Report From Brian Humphrey - July 6th 2002 |
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EMS RESOURCE DEPLOYMENT PLAN SECOND-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION DURING FISCAL YEAR 2002 / 2003 JULY 14, 2002 Three new EMS District offices EMS District 2 at FS 50 CD 13,1,14 Cypress Park / Highland Park EMS District 6 at FS 112 CD 15 San Pedro / Harbor area EMS District 12 at FS 24 CD 2 & 7 Sunland / Northeast Valley OCTOBER 6, 2002 One new rotational Paramedic Ambulance and Assessment Engine New Paramedic Rescue 77 at Fire Station 77 Convert Paramedic Engine 77 into Assessment Engine 77 CD 7 & 2 Sun Valley Two new BLS Ambulances BLS Rescue 844 at FS 44 CD 1 Cypress Park BLS Rescue 883 at FS 83 CD 11 Encino One relocated Variable Staffed BLS Ambulance BLS Rescue 881 at FS 81 CD 2 & 7 Panorama City Five new Variable Staffed BLS Ambulances BLS Rescue 891 at FS 91 CD 7 & 12 Sylmar / City of San Fernando BLS Rescue 841 at FS 41 CD 4 & 5 Hollywood Hills West BLS Rescue 834 at FS 34 CD 10 & 8 Jefferson Park / West Adams BLS Rescue 806 at FS 6 CD 13 Mid-Wilshire / Wilshire Center BLS Rescue 821 at FS 21 CD 9 South-Central Los Angeles LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT EMS RESOURCE DEPLOYMENT PLAN SECOND-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION DURING FISCAL YEAR 2002 / 2003 JANUARY 12, 2003 One BLS Ambulance upgraded to Paramedic Ambulance Paramedic Rescue 12 at FS 12 CD 1 Highland Park Five BLS Engines upgraded to Assessment Engines Assessment Engine 62 at FS 62 CD 6 Mar Vista Assessment Engine 75 at FS 75 CD 7 Mission Hills Assessment Engine 16 at FS 16 CD 14 South El Sereno Assessment Engine 70 at FS 70 CD 12 Northridge Assessment Engine 48 at FS 48 CD 15 San Pedro APRIL 6, 2003 --- A Paramedic Resource in every Fire Station district One new Paramedic Ambulance Paramedic Rescue 59 at FS 59 CD 11 West Los Angeles Two new BLS Ambulances BLS Rescue 829 at FS 29 CD 4 & 10 Hancock Park BLS Rescue 848 at FS 48 CD 15 San Pedro Six BLS Engines upgraded to Assessment Engines Assessment Engine 50 at FS 50 CD 13 Glassell Park Assessment Engine 17 at FS 17 CD 14 Industrial Eastside Assessment Engine 49 at FS 49 CD 15 Wilmington Assessment Engine 81 at FS 81 CD 2 & 7 Panorama City Assessment Engine 91 at FS 91 CD 7 & 12 Sylmar / San Fernando Assessment Lt.Force 98 at FS 98 CD 7 Pacoima JUNE 29, 2003 Two new rotational Paramedic Ambulances and Assessment Engines New Paramedic Rescue 71 at Fire Station 71 Convert Paramedic Engine 71 into Assessment Engine 71 CD 5 Bel Air / Beverly Glen New Paramedic Rescue 79 at Fire Station 79 Convert Paramedic Engine 79 into Assessment Engine 79 CD 15 Harbor Gateway Four new BLS Ambulances BLS Rescue 817 at FS 17 CD 14 Industrial Eastside BLS Rescue 856 at FS 56 CD 4 & 13 Silverlake / Griffith Park BLS Rescue 870 at FS 70 CD 12 Northridge BLS Rescue 906 at FS 106 CD 3 West Hills Four new EMS District offices EMS District 4 at FS 63 CD 6 Venice / Westchester / LAX EMS District 7 at FS 47 CD 14 El Sereno / Lincoln Heights EMS District 9 at FS 59 CD 11 West Los Angeles /Brentwood EMS District 15 at FS 28 CD 12 Porter Ranch / Northridge Brian Humphrey Firefighter/Specialist Public Service Officer Los Angeles Fire Department 200 North Main Street, Room OCD - E423 Los Angeles, CA 90012 USA |
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Report From Jon Burckle - June 3rd 2002 |
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Report From Ricardo Berg - May 30th 2002 |
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I just wanted to let you know the latest on the new rigs delivered to
the LAFD. Two new Dozer Transports have been delivered to the LAFD.
One of them is a full Tractor-trailer apparatus for transporting
bulldozers to brush fires and other emergencies. The other one is just
a transport rig to replace either the mack or the International
transport so that one of them can go reserve. There is also talk about
additional water tenders being ordered by the department. Possibly
three of them as well as the one that they acquired from the DWP. Also
there is plans to replace Fire Boat 2 in the harbor with a new state
of the art fire boat. I saw the other new truck in the shop but I
still don't know which station the truck is going to yet. I will keep
you posted on the latest.
Ricardo
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Report From Wade Simmons - May 14th 2002 |
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I found some info you may be able to use. 02-03 budget has 13 engines these and the 01-02 engines will be part of a 5 year contract supposedly,4 trucks, 29 ambulances in it. They are specing out a heavy rescue for 56. funding for a hazmat squad at the harbor. Sta.7 is not being built yet. but 77,89,94 have funding planned for design and construction. 10 new BLS ambos, 5 variable staffed BLS ambos, 2 ALS ambos, 4 engines converted to Paramedic assessment. This is the second year for the new 15 year replacement plan, down from 20. So if the money holds together they should be getting more each year!!! Hope this helps! Wade Simmons P.S.- most of this came from the proposed budget but some from a guy who visited the shops.
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I just wanted to let you know that Fire Service Day is this coming
Saturday May the 11th. All Los Angeles Fire Stations as well as LA
County, Burbank, and Glendale will be having open houses that day. I
am going to stop by some Key LA Stations to find out what new
apparatus are about to be delivered or placed in service as well as
companies. Also I saw the two new Trucks that the Department ordered.
One of them is at 94's, I don't know who is going to get their 94 LTI.
I also heard from some of my friends on the job that more new
apparatus are about to be delivered. I'll let you know sometime next
week what new rigs are coming in.
Take care for now.
Ricardo
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Report From Johnny Gregory - May 4th 2002 |
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Just wanted to let you know 69's in scheduled to get Truck 20's old rig, a 1990 Seagrave Shop 60446 in the next couple of weeks. Shop 60366 went out of service about a month ago because the rear axle snapped. They have reserve 60327 in service right now and the shops decided they were not going to return 60366 because they want all front line apparatus to be less than 20 years old. So it will be going into reserve. Also, I have heard on top of the 2 new trucks planned for this year, 3 more have been added to the order. I'll let you know anything else when if I find out. Thanks! - Johnny Gregory
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Hey again, I also forgot to tell you that the 1995 Ford Type II Rescue Ambulances are made by Southern Ambulance Builders rather than American Emergency Vehicles (AEV). This is based on the fact that I rode in one a couple of times today and all the switch panels + the exterior rear door was labeled "Southern Ambualnce Builders." Also, I cannot confirm this, however I did hear a firefighter talking about how the city just ordered 35 of those FL-60 Wheeled Coaches. The word around town is that these ambulances are much too big for the city, especially in Division 1's crowded districts. I'll keep you updated... - Johnny
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The following is from a posting on E-group's SoCalFire:
1. Engine 7 is a new engine company recently placed in service. They
are building a station (unknown exactly where) somewhere in the
valley. It is currently running out of 39's. It is a Paramedic
Assessment level unit (meaning 1 paramedic and most medications).
2. To allow for some room at 39's, Squad 39 (Haz Mat Squad) was moved
to 70's. I recall this is a perminant move.
3. Due to a large call volume Task Force 9 was beefed up. They Split
the light force (pump and truck), fully staffed the pump and added an
additional ALS rescue. This now gives them 2 fully staffed engines, 1
fully staffed truck, 2 ALS rescues and 1 BLS rescue. I also heard
these "heavy duty task forces" are being eyed for additional
compaines.
4. USAR 88 has moved into their new "quaters". It is a new building
built on the lot next to 88's. It houses the USAR unit, reserve unit,
USAR/FEMA cache, and various admin cars. They are still only staffed
by 2, but there is talk of making their staffing 4 and adding them to
more responses.
5. USAR 66 is moving to 85's (i believe this is the final move). This
move places them closer to the San Pedro area and the ports. There is
also talk of making this and the other USAR's fully staffed.
