CFD Apparatus status discussion (Non-Radio Information)
MrVelvet
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No, that was one of the Smeal pictures - they just didn't use it on the page.
I don't think the 30 you see is related to the Station but more than likely a reference to 30m for the ladder height.
Doubtful since there is a "32 m" decal at the base of the ladder on the turntable.
MrVelvet
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Yeah, saw that - but the 30 sign isn't at the top of the ladder either.
I guess we'll find out soon as to where it turns up.
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Engine #21 has received one of theses new Smeal Quints. You can see it operating in the beginning of this video.. (scroll down and press play)
-- http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2011/11/11/calgary-explosion-arbour-lake.html
I know Engine #21's Pierce was leased. But does anyone know if CFD purchased this truck?/ or are they still going to give it back to pierce??
-- http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2011/11/11/calgary-explosion-arbour-lake.html
I know Engine #21's Pierce was leased. But does anyone know if CFD purchased this truck?/ or are they still going to give it back to pierce??
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MrVelvet
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They are going to run the new Aerials as Engines??
It would seem more important to me to replace the aging Aerials at 1, 6, 19 before running these big trucks as front line Engines.
It would seem more important to me to replace the aging Aerials at 1, 6, 19 before running these big trucks as front line Engines.
MrVelvet
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Looks like you guys were correct - saw the new Engine 30 tonight and it was in fact one of the new Smeal Aerials.
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Obviously #21 and #30 would get replaced because those trucks where leased (but again CFD may have purchased one or both of them, and now CFD maybe using them as spares as others people have pointed out on other threads)
And also #21's and #30's districts need to have some sort of Aerial coverage. I believe these two trucks will become Aerials again when the new fire station in Seton, and #34's new Tri-Services station open's and one of the current rigs in both #21 Station and #30 Station respectfully gets shuffled to one of the new Stations.
There are 8 of these new Quints, and basically ever Aerial needs replacing. Heres what i think will happen....
CFD will replace Aerials: #1, #6, #8, #18 (And #18's becomes a spare Aerial.. they did this with Rescue R1306 because all of there Rescues were to old), #19, #21 (Already in service), #30 (Already in Service).... and the final Aerial could go into Station #32, or it could go into the new #5 when it opens because there was an Aerial ear marked for that station.
If CFD did what i think they did; they could/would put #30's leased 105' Smeal Sirus Aerial that they may have purchased into Station #32 because #32's first run area primarily consists of residential/mixed occupancy multiple dwellings and very little if any industry.
And also #21's and #30's districts need to have some sort of Aerial coverage. I believe these two trucks will become Aerials again when the new fire station in Seton, and #34's new Tri-Services station open's and one of the current rigs in both #21 Station and #30 Station respectfully gets shuffled to one of the new Stations.
There are 8 of these new Quints, and basically ever Aerial needs replacing. Heres what i think will happen....
CFD will replace Aerials: #1, #6, #8, #18 (And #18's becomes a spare Aerial.. they did this with Rescue R1306 because all of there Rescues were to old), #19, #21 (Already in service), #30 (Already in Service).... and the final Aerial could go into Station #32, or it could go into the new #5 when it opens because there was an Aerial ear marked for that station.
If CFD did what i think they did; they could/would put #30's leased 105' Smeal Sirus Aerial that they may have purchased into Station #32 because #32's first run area primarily consists of residential/mixed occupancy multiple dwellings and very little if any industry.
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Safetek fire apparatus has finial got there website in order!!
Here are some more pictures of CFD's new 8 Aerials as well as the High-Rise unit from SVI
**On a side note the apparatus drawings on Safetek's page are not correct, the correct one's can be found on Smeal's website**
Safetek - Calgary Fire Department - 32M Aerials
Here are some more pictures of CFD's new 8 Aerials as well as the High-Rise unit from SVI
**On a side note the apparatus drawings on Safetek's page are not correct, the correct one's can be found on Smeal's website**
Safetek - Calgary Fire Department - 32M Aerials
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CFD is ordering another Rescue unit. This unit will not be custom made, it will be a "stock" unit.. I would expect it from SVI ---- Opportunity Preview
JRPhotography
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Just saw Station 6 new aerial. Beautiful!!! Note that this truck is marked as Quint 6.
JRPhotography
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Anybody else heard how they are calling out some of the units now? (22 Engine "two-two Engine", 32 Engine "three-two Engine") any idea why this change has occured?
JRPhotography
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I have yet to hear them call out a quint. But I have a feeling they might be making a change since seeing Aerial 6 maked as a Quint. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
MrVelvet
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This sounds like more of a push from the Captain's side and less from the Dispatch side - some Captains have been using it for quite a while now.
MrVelvet
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The new trucks are called Aerials or Engines - not referenced as Quints in either form.
JRPhotography
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Neither. Both are still in their respective stations.
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Thank you very much Mr. JRPhotography. It is very nice to have you back in this thread!! Would anyone happen to know what in Station 1 anymore? Is there just still Engine 1 and Aerial 1.. or is the Parkade unit and some AHS medics in there to? , Thanks in advance
