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What is the METU unit?

Thank you for the update!

Did Pelham Manor get a new engine?

Anyone have a shot of the Verplank Mack when it was still red that they could post? That would be cool to see!

I had heard a rumor Chappaqua is in the process of ordering a tanker, can anyone confirm this?

Looks awesome! Great job Mark!

Just curious to see if this rig has been delivered and if it is in service yet. Firematic doesn't have it on their delivered page and Millwood's website makes no mention of it.

I'm enjoying seeing the progress of the new engine - it looks like it has been very well spec'd for your needs. One question - the new engine is replacing the 1997 and 1989 engines; are you going to run a single engine only going forward?

What are they replacing this rig with?

I passed the following rigs on 87 today in Rockland County Greene County East Durham Fire Company TA - 85 East Durham Fire Company --Mini -- E86 Greenville Fire Company ETA-111 Orange County Bullville Engine 255 Mechanicstown Engine 118 Saratoga County Greenfield Center Fire District ETA 262

Westchester's first tanker, had an 800 gallon tank. I believe this served until the 4 Seagrave 70th Anniversary Srs. engines were delivered in 1958.

I read this thread yesterday and have been following the discussion for a day and now feel compelled to add my opinion. It is disappointing that a member of this site asks a simple question about the status of a piece of apparatus which has been placed out of service due to fire and the automatic responses that are generated turn immediately to why does this department need this truck? The funny thing is that rarely are the one’s questioning the needs of (fill in the blank) Fire Department, at all associated with that department – so how would you know what their communities specific needs are? As example, I wouldn’t question why one department – of which I have no affiliation with or knowledge of their needs - has 3 ladder trucks even though they are surrounded by departments with ladder trucks on every side of their community – because it’s not my place to. If that department has determined that is what they need to do their job, I trust that their leadership has made an educated decision and that they are not just stroking their egos. Ironically, it’s double edged sword here as well; a northern department is questioned why so much mutual aid is needed at a house fire, but another department that is self-sufficient is accused of wasting tax payer dollars and questioned why they need this truck or that truck instead of using more mutual aid. It doesn’t make sense; it’s ludicrous. There was an interesting article on here lately about the fire service and its changing nature; how departments are being asked to respond to new situations and different types of emergencies all the time. Proper response to these new challenges often requires newer tools, gear and equipment to effectively mitigate these hazards; which in turn often means purchasing a newer and larger truck to carry this equipment and get the job done. So - why does this town need this truck? Because their membership and commissioners and potentially their insurance agency have determined it is necessary for their district and their firefighters to do their job effectively. This, of course, is not the first time that others who think they know what is best for everyone else interject their own beliefs or who knows maybe even their envy at some other departments rolling stock and I’m sure it won’t be the last – but still it’s disappointing; it is one of the reasons I seldom participate on this site any longer. Periodically someone on this site will post something about making this site what we want it to be – a place where positive discussion can take place and where people can learn. But that doesn’t happen; the forcing of agendas continues. Then there is the occasional thread that asks why member participation is down on this site and I think to myself in response to that question, I can’t imagine why someone would feel compelled to post something here when others with agendas, or egos, or envy, or whatever pick apart every detail of every call, decision and comment made. It really is disappointing.

Pioneer Engine and Pioneer Hook and Ladder in Pleasantville?

Hawthorne. Come on Tim, that one was easy!

Thanks for clarifying Syd. Sounds like a good program that many volunteer departments could benefit from; it certainly sounds like it could help to reduce the level of burn out. Stay safe! Mussels Marinaro