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She will be in Station 1 and 30 for now will be on its normal response protocols.

As this a great question! Both Tankers are built as class A Engines, but we move the suction up to make space for equipment. Rarely is the hard suction used on our tankers, so moving them has not been a problem. As for our Standard Engines, the hard Suction is Shoulder length, much more closer to the ground and through the tank. To get the Hard suction down off the 2 tankers, we have installed the quick steps on the rear and front of the body.

Blue to the front in NY? That should go over good with the Good Ol' Boys of Ulster County....oh wait a minute...

Did I See a Fightin' Forty Seven Shirt in there!? Nice, very nice.

Wow, Check out that Plattekill Color Guard...Damn they are sharp.

Yes, Plattekill Fire did attend with 1 engine and 1 tanker.

I seen this from 5 corners in Vails Gate.....unbelievable!

Excellent Point! I say bring in the 4 and cancel and return what you don't use! If you are using pipes and Guns though, most likely you will use all the bit of the 4 additional.

Very good topic. I have a nickname around my own department but its all for good use. They call me "Mutual aid Mancuso", We all joke, but this system is reliable and organized. I truly believe in getting the water in there quickly and the manpower on the road. I can turn it around at any time, which I have, but I have also called for more. When I assumed the responsibility of chief I also assumed responsibility to my members, their safety, and the taxpayers property. My 1st action was to enhance my 2nd Alarms Assignments and create and 3rd alarm assignment for the bigger incidents. We had a 2nd Alarm assignment already in place which only brought in a FAST Team, Fire Investigation and CH for Power Cuts, fine for a quick hit. But what would go on when you decided you needed additional resources, you were already into your operation and may take that extra valuable time that you need for a successful operation and making it more of a "hairy" or close call situation. We already respond with 7700 gallons of water (2 Engines and 2 Tankers), 2 Utilities and 2 Ambulances on initial, which in most cases will put out a good amount of fire. We have a NON Fire Hydrant Entire district and rely on what we have on "wheels" and are very successful with that, But this is where we may find the "what if" situations. My second alarm now consists of: FAST Team 1 Ladder to the Scene 1 Tanker to the Scene 1 Engine to the Scene 1 Engine for Stand By 1 Rescue Pumper for Stand By 1 UC Coordinator to the Scene 1 OC Coordinator to the Scene CH for a Power Cut Fire Investigation Town Building Inspectors Office For most of my fires, I hit the 2nd Alarm, I would Rather Look at them out on the road then not to be looking at nothing on the road and get that "uh oh" problem. My 3rd Alarm is ( We have only used this once in 3 years) Both Stand By Pumpers to the Scene 3 Additional Tankers, all with OVER 2500 Gallons of water to the scene 1 Engine for Stand By 1 Rescue for Stand By Yes there is an added responsibility with additional equipment and manpower, but with coordination of your mutual aid departments and a well trained team, we have proven for a successful incidents with little or no Injuries and high rate of property saves. I would appreciate any input on what you guys do out there and what would help me and my district. I am always looking for new Ideas.

They got it from Plattekill FD in Ulster County.

No, No sour grapes here. I am privileged to have a chief's car. We have 3 of them, ALL of that which we have we bought were used. I drive a 99 Expedition and then we have 2 -03 Tahoes. I have heard of the insurance issue and seen some of the replies from the insurance companies. I believe there are times to use the vehicle and times not to. Going on a quote job or to provide a service for your place of employment is one of those times someone should just leave the thing home. I take mine to work, I respond to alarms from work and when my job requires me to go some where other than the office, I leave it home and take my vehicle. Its definatley not that difficult.

Can you tell me where in my post does it say anything about blue lights? I am talking about chiefs and there personal vehicles, I thought I was pretty clear but then again, that's what you get when you don't actually read the post! And as for the attitude, not needed, your only proving how ignorant you really are.

Well lets turn the question in the reverse direction....What about the Volunteer Chiefs who use their personal vehicle for fire district related business and calls and receive no fuel compensation or "perk" as some of you put it. Keep in mind there are some insurance companies that WILL not cover personal vehicles if they are being used as emergency vehicles. I am not talking about people that have chiefs vehicles already, but people that currently use their personal vehicles for response. Keep in mind the tax payer does not pay for that vehicle. Don't think for a second that just because they are doing district business in a personal vehicle that they will be covered under a district wide insurance policy id something goes wrong. With that being said... Keep Safe and use your vehicles wisely.

Watch the video again....this engine IS second due, at the end pause the video...you can see the 1st due unit already on scene.

This is what it looked like when we had it....god we miss this thing. The day we sold it we got a worker!!!

Hey guys!!!! Good Stop for what you were dealt with. Keep up the good work....What no action shots of the tanker? I would like to see that thing now that its lettered and in service!!!!