CFD Apparatus status discussion (Non-Radio Information)

[ENGINE_4]

Here are the Twin's, Rescue's #17 & #26

 

[ENGINE_4]

And here is the Bornto and another Spare Engine.. The Bronto is labelled with a "16" in the window, but it is Stationed at #25; theres no room on the runway, but it fits in the station!!

 

[MrVelvet]

Great pictures.

Any info on what was done to the Bronto?

 

[ENGINE_4]

I heard that a few firefighters were setting the truck up for training when the arm wouldn't extend (I believe something in the main hoist may have snapped?)... there may have been more to it then that.. but i don't know. It was completely over-hauled in red-deer though

 

[ENGINE_4]

Does anyone know if the North District Chief is now stationed out of the "Officially opened" Fire Station #40? , Thanks

 

[ENGINE_4]

Does anyone know what CFD apparatus responded to the grass/wild-lands fire yesterday on Sarcee Trail??

 

[JRPhotography]

ARFF Live Training

Caught the big rigs doing some live training at the airport today

 

[JRPhotography]

For those who have asked or are just interested, I am in the process of moving my online photo gallery to a new host. You can find the gallery here

JRPhotogallery's Photos

Cheers,

John

 

[ENGINE_4]

Thank you very much John for moving and up-dating your online photo gallery!!! You have no idea how much this means to everyone that follows this Thread!!!

 

[ENGINE_4]

Is anyone hearing anything out of they ordinary with all this flooding!?!?! Any extra/special rigs being staffed or an special type calls going out??? It would be interesting to know what CFD is utilizing in this difficult situation. , Thanks in advance

 

[JRPhotography]

5 or 6 various Edmonton fire apparatus have arrived in Calgary and are staged at the training center.

 

[ENGINE_4]

Some CFD Apparatus from the weekend... Quint #39 and Boat Tow / Jet Boat

 

[ENGINE_4]

The rest are all apparatus that were in the Flood Zone....

High-Rise #23, Engine #32, Air/Light Support #7

 

[ENGINE_4]

Heavy Rescue #9 and Spare Aerial #1 ------ All images were takin with my Iphone 4s.... sorry for any quality issues...

 

[ENGINE_4]

From what I saw this past weekend; Every CFD boat was naturally being utilized, and few spare trucks being used downtown (Engines/Aerials/Bush Buggy's/Hazmat/etc..) Three Fire Stations were closed that I know of (#1/#6/#15) There could have been more.... I never saw any trucks from stations #1/#2/ or #6.. but i assume they were all in different parts of the flood zone helping out

 

[harryshute]

Engine 4 don't apologize for the photo quality. They are great shots!

 

[JRPhotography]

These are great pictures!! Just a bit jealous that you were able to get into the core for photos.

Cheers,
JR

 

[ENGINE_4]

It appears YYC is/has received two Oshkosh 8x8 Strikers... there on Oshkosh's Facebook Page.
CFD is starting to get behind in equipment again... heard a rumour that CFD is just going straight to manufacturers instead of tendering trucks out.. I believe the Chief likes Pierce PUC pumpers.... just what i hear though..

 

[JRPhotography]

Thanks for the info. I can't wait to see these new rigs!! I work at the airport so shouldn't have a problem getting up close to them.

 

[JRPhotography]

I'm a little confused. Is CFD running unit E5504 as an engine or an aerial? I got pictures of it today and it is marked as 16 Engine. I know it has been identified as both in the past.

Cheers,
JR