TheNewLadder32

Whats the reason for selling , are they getting a new ladder ? Does anyone know ? 

Is Scarsdale getting a new ladder saw theirs for sale online ?

https://www.firetruckmall.com/AvailableTruck/09671/2008-Crimson-103'-Aerial?price=0-1200000&year=1950-2017&chassis=Both&brand=All&pumpsize=All&tanksize=All&category=Aerials-Ladder-Trucks-Quints&warranty=All&region=All&mileage=Any Mileage

Here you go Seth, for all to know it was redesigned around Feburary.

On August 5, 2016 at 3:41 PM, WHFD 325 said:

White Plains F.D received there two new engines. New 66, 70, they look identical to the 2010's. The former engine 66 smeal is now engine 67 . Still has 66 on the side, plate number on rear is 67 now. Not sure if this is permeant switch.

Former Engine 66 now 67 is a permanent switch it is now fully labeled 67 including plates, I believe former Engine 70 went to 71 making former Engines 67 & 71 spares. The lighting package and body design are different on the new engines but as you said everything else is the same.

9 minutes ago, SECTMB said:

Generally the same pump, same tank, same equipment, same engine and transmission to get you to the fire in a slightly less fancy package.  What do they pay for these commercial cab engines vs a custom cab? Probably significant money.  

Also makes for cheaper maintenance since the dpw uses same

chassis easier parts to get and less down time depending on problem, as SECTMB said it works.

2 hours ago, frost025 said:

When will they ever get a normal looking engine.

Lol probably when the DPW starts using custom chassis.

2 hours ago, AFS1970 said:

Interesting graphics on that rear roll up.

 Thats how the graphics look on all the rear roll ups since about 2004-5.

Spy Shot White Plains Fire 

New Engine 66&70 caught outside city garage.... If not allowed please delete. 

Empress was pretty busy in White Plains on their first day in the city, saw the fly car quite a few times and the ambulances going almost all day. Did Empress pick up the contract in White Plains or is it temporary ? 

I dont consider myself a expert either

Letsgo1547 is correct with the expection that 68 & 69 are spares the active Engines are 65,66,67,70,71 Ladder 32 & 34 as 34 is staffed certain times of the day and all weekend, Tower Ladder 6 & Rescue 88. They have been managing to get 4 guys in some of the trucks now.

Happy Birthday Seth Enjoy!

White Plains has two Engines in production by Smeal.

According to the Yonkers Board of Supply information pertaining to the bid on the 2 New Pumper/Engines, as indicated my post above, the Ferrara Dealer (Neville) won the bid and was the "Sole Bidder" for the request (don't understand why other Manufacturers, such as Smeal, Seagrave, Sutphen, etc, did not bid on this?)

Thanks I should have read that a little More Clear.

Hey guys just two quick questions:

1. Did Smeal put in a bid for the two engines ?

2. Has Ferrara worked out all the kinks in the Ultra chassis, mostly the problems the FDNY had been experiencing with some of their apparatus ?

Other then that best of luck to YFD on their new Engines !

Thank you so much x635 for the descriptive explanation to what is happening i really appreciate it. I understand that this is big for them and I understand taking there time with this as I would want all my Engines to be in top quality as well. Best of luck to them Fdny and Kme. Thanks again

What's the status of the KME engines that the FDNY is supposed to be receiving?

After the bankruptcy of American LaFrance they made a comeback but have they been delivering any new trucks ? I saw they had updated their website but they have many different things they "specialize" in now . My question is what are they doing as far as fire apparatus goes ?

http://americanlafrance.com/

After just reading the history of the White Plains FD up to 1955 I would say PJM1733 is pretty much on target.

Station 7 being the last new fire station to be built was most likely just assigned that number to be in chronological order.

May I ask where you read about the history at ? I would definitely like to check it out myself. Thanks in advance

Station #4 also holds spare Engine 69

Station #5 no longer holds the volunteer Engine 210 it holds some police vehicles.

Commercial chassis in a city where run volume is higher, I wouldn't advocate for commercial and I see your point. I'm speaking more about smaller departments who's call volume is below 1,000. When the vehicle is being used a lot more frequently during the course of a normal day with higher response volume, inspection and training duties and all this often on rougher city streets with more time on the brakes, I think warrants a more expensive custom chassis.

I definitely get your point I was just stating my opinion on the chassis and how your right that a city shouldnt be running commercial chassis. And it would definitely increase the price on the custom chassis but it would definitely be worth the cost .... But i could be wrong please feel free to correct that.

Here in White Plains we have all Commercial chassis Freightliners they tend to have alot more issues then the few Custom chassis we do have. They are nice trucks and are remarkably cheaper but I personally believe that the custom chassis would be better. Their isnt that much room in the Commercial chassis compared to the custom and granted all departments may not be looking for that its also something nice to just be concious of when specing your rigs. It's also weird when you have your Engine chassis the same as your garbage truck chassis just to save costs on parts when the trucks do go out smart idea but kinda tacky in my opinion.

I found this article but its from 2007 so I don't know if anything has began to happen.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/11/realestate/11wczo.html?_r=0

Im just wondering is it cheaper for them to order the bodies as well because China has been ordering the custom chassis from Pierce (i.e. pumpers and rescues).... So wonder why now they want to mount it on chassis made by FAW also as a side note i thought they didnt like trucks manufactuered their?