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Here are some photos of the new FDNY Ferrara 100' Aerial Ladders that are currently in production:

Type: Ferrara 100' Rear Mount Aerial

Chassis: Ferrara heavy duty custom chassis; 236" w/b; 37' 8" OAL; 10' 9.75" OAH; Heavy duty stainless steel split tilt cab; Extreme Duty interior; Seating for 6; Bostrom SCBA seats; Interior/Exterior storage in rear cab extension; Rosco backing camera; Cummins ISM-500; Allison 4000EVS; 400 amp Niehoff; Extreme Duty painted steel front bumper; Federal EQ2B siren

Body: Heavy duty stainless steel; Stainless steel compartment doors; Fire extinguisher storage; Air bag storage; Spare SCBA over rear wheels; Ladder pipe hose tray; Custom shelves and trays; Bustin stainless steel step surfaces

Aerial: 4-section rear mount aerial; Low profile design; 100' vertical reach; Extended bolt-on egress section; 2 outriggers; Axe, Halligan, pike pole and attic ladder mounted at tip

Feature: Flex conduit for electrical wiring; Federal upper LED warning lights; Whelen lower LED warning lights; Federal traffic directional bar; ROM LED compartment lights with stainless steel guards; Zico dock lights over rear wheels; Go Light remote control spotlight on cab roof; 2 Federal Nightfighter 12 volt telescopic lights; Fire Research 150W HID brow light; Fire Research 150W HID scene lights; Onan 8kW hydraulic generator; 2 Havis 750W scene lights; Hannay electric rewind cord reel; 141' ground ladders

The FDNY is actually going to be replacing apparatus on a 8-9 year cycle from this point forward. They have said several times that the apparatus take too much of beating over a 10 year life span.

FDNY Engine 1 does not have a one of the new Seagrave Marauder II Engines. They still have a 2002 engine and they do not have a "buff" siren. Some of the companies they respond in with do have "buff" sirens, so it might be possible that you heard one of theirs being used in the background (TL-21, E-34). On the job, these after-market/illegal buff mechanical sirens are sometimes referred to as "10-75" sirens. Most officers will only use the mechanical siren when it sounds like the run could be something good. All Seagrave fire apparatus delivered to the FDNY after 2005 has the Federal Signal EQ2B installed in place of the PA300, which has the simulated q-siren that sounds like a cat being stepped on.

The FDNY Commissioner position has usually been held by former members of the department, including former Chiefs of Department, Staff Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs, etc. It does not say anywhere that a civilian (non-FDNY) cannot be appointed the position, and it is ultimately the decision of the Mayor of NYC. Obviously, for many reasons, it is better for the department if a former FDNY member is given the position, however, Mayor Bloomberg hates the FDNY and will probably end up appointing someone else that un-qualified for the position.

This is 100% true and accurate. The bid for 80 GMC vehicles over a three year period. They will be used for Battalion, Division and EMS supervisors.

Ferrara was also recently awarded the bid for the next batch of rear mount aerial ladders for the FDNY. No more Seagraves!

GMC was just awarded a bid for 80 GMC Sierra 2500HD's which will be used as Battalion, Division and EMS response vehicles. No more Ford Excursions.

Hey everyone. I'm a long-time visitor of EMTBravo.com, but just created an account for the forums.

I am a Lieutenant with the Manhasset-Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department. We are one of the largest fire departments in Nassau County, and we protect over 17 square miles. We cover Manhasset, several parts of Great Neck and North New Hyde Park. We also cover lengthy portions of the Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway. We border Queens, NYC and respond to some of the same alarms (especially on the highway/expressway) as the FDNY. Whoever gets there first operates.

We have five fire companies spread across the district with an Ambulance Unit housed in Company #3. The M-LFD responds to over 2,000 Fire & EMS alarms a year. We are upto around 2,035 for 2008. Each of the fire companies has a Chief and three line officers (Captain, 1st Lt. and 2nd Lt.).

Also, I am the Webmaster of MLFD.com and created our website. Thanks for the compliment!