CFD Apparatus status discussion (Non-Radio Information)

[ENGINE_4]

Does Air Light 4 use a spare Rescue as their spare Air Light if needed?

Yes. I believe their are four or five spare Rescues in the fleet. One or two of those maybe be at the training grounds.

 

[Ghostpolice24]

When can we be expecting the new 2021 Engines? Do you think Calgary's priorities will be new Tenders in the near future due to Tender 25's crash that happened the other year?

Also, what's the case with Aerial 25 and 23? I've noticed their original rigs they have listed are always swapping from time to time. Do they just throw spare trucks to these stations and swap them out every now and again?

 

[ENGINE_4]

I have no idea about the Engines, but I wouldn’t expect them soon. I’m thinking they’re going to be delayed like everything else because of the pandemic.
I’ve been waiting to see new Tenders for years! Tender 25 is 33 YEARS OLD and Tender 35 is 21 YEARS OLD. The Towers ladders are getting up there too.. I would imagine they’re the next units to be replaced seeing as all the Engine’s and Rescue’s are up to date.
With 23 and 25 Aerials - I would say yes to the spares. The 114’ RLP Bronto’s are constantly in the shops these days and 25 Aerial before the switch has always had one of the spare Aerial units since the big Bronto went out of service

 

[ENGINE_4]

City of Calgary - Abstract - 21-0223 - Lease Of One (1) Aerial Fire Truck For The Calgary Fire Department

www.calgary.merx.com

Not much information obviously, but it will be interesting to see what Aerial CFD gets and if they add it as an extra Aerial to the fleet or if it replaces a current one

 

[Ghostpolice24]

Can't wait to see. Kinda hoping for a Pierce. I'm wondering if it's because a lot of the current Aerials are constantly going in for maintenance. Whenever I pass by stations like 1 and 23 [Back before the Spartan Sirius took over] their Aerials were always spares constantly. Our spare 2008 rigs are starting to be put front line service due to the lack of aerials, I believe? Anyway, it'll be nice to see another new lease Aerial.

 

[JRPhotography]

Haven’t been out much myself in the last year to take photos of any apparatus but hopefully with some nicer weather I can check a few rigs off my list. I’m hoping the aerial replacement is in a similar category as the retired Bronto at least for size. Not sure what is on the market these days that would compare for reach.

 

[ENGINE_4]

CFD could also be giving back the 107' Pierce Ascent Aerial at Station 30 right now. It's been almost two years with that truck hasn't it?
Either way, we need new Aerials and Tenders!

 

[Ghostpolice24]

CFD could also be giving back the 107' Pierce Ascent Aerial at Station 30 right now. It's been almost two years with that truck hasn't it?
Either way, we need new Aerials and Tenders!

Didn't they officially get it serviced at the beginning of 2020? 2019 is the year it was made. I think that beginning of 2022 is when they give that back.

 

[ENGINE_4]

Fleet - Surplus Sales - City of Calgary
Big Bertha is up for sale. Maybe this new stock, leased Aerial is meant to take its place

 

[ENGINE_4]

City of Calgary - Abstract - 20-1600 - Supply and Delivery of Aerial Fire Apparatus
The bid for real Aerials and Tower ladders is here Not much in detail, but it's something!

 

[Ghostpolice24]

City of Calgary - Abstract - 20-1600 - Supply and Delivery of Aerial Fire Apparatus
The bid for real Aerials and Tower ladders is here Not much in detail, but it's something!

Can't wait to see what and how many we get.

 

[ENGINE_4]

No articulating Aerials anymore so no more Bronto's
Hopefully CFD is able to order 4 straight stick tower ladders and I could see a new dry/equipment Aerial to replace Aerial 1 (No Quint)

 

[Ghostpolice24]

Would be nice to see new Aerials, I wonder if the 2008 Quints will be retired then if they order 5 new ones, I loved the Pierce Quints with the Federal Q's..

Also on the Fire Wiki, it says "Rescue 33" under Station 31.. Did another Rescue unit get added, and if so why is it at 31, and not 33?

 

[ENGINE_4]

I do hope a growth Aerial is added so CFD can put an additional Aerial in service but we will have to see.
The only thing added to the fleet recently that I am aware of is an extra boat going to 19 Station to help out with all the aquatics calls recently

 

[JABoomer]

No articulating Aerials anymore so no more Bronto's
Hopefully CFD is able to order 4 straight stick tower ladders and I could see a new dry/equipment Aerial to replace Aerial 1 (No Quint)

Any particular reason why?

 

[ENGINE_4]

It seems to just be cost and possibly the difference in cubit feet of storage space? . Cost of the new truck, cost of training and cost of maintenance (Through the life time of the truck). I can see it being cheaper to purchase, equip and train firefighters on 4 rear-mount tower ladders then it is on 4 Rosenbauer T-Rex's for example or 4 Bronto Skylifts.
If we look at what CFD has had to do in recent years with budgets - removing apparatus, deferring Stations, ff's, etc.. It makes sense for them financially to replace their Tower Ladder fleet with apparatus that are a little less expensive but still do an amazing job and will be less cost to maintain and train on.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Articulating Aerial Platforms and they seem so valuable on the fire ground but i'm not the purchasing committee

Also, CFD seems to really like Pierce Aerials. And if you notice with the new Smeal Engines in the city - they're 2 1/2 feet shorter then the older 2010 Rosenbauers. So a smaller apparatus foot print is something CFD wants and they might just get them with Pierce - Pierce - Ascendant® 110' Heavy-Duty Aerial Platform | Pierce Mfg

 

[JABoomer]

Pierce - Ascendant® 110' Heavy-Duty Aerial Platform | Pierce Mfg

A 110' long tower ladder quint on two axles...that's impressive .. or overly compromised (Master of None...), haha. Very cool.

 

[Ghostpolice24]

Engine 24 relocated to 14 station. I was told there are apparatus moves on going and 24 has been at 14 since this morning and I also heard 14 at 14 station too.. anyone know anything by chance?

 

[ENGINE_4]

For the past month or probably longer it seems Engine 14 and 24 have been covering for each other's halls a lot. Other Engines have stepped in and filled the gaps when they needed too. The coverage might be for training or a longer call duration

 

[Ghostpolice24]

Seems like Engine 60 is getting thrown around to different stations as extra power for the Stampede, from what I'm gathering.