LED138

Although I didnt take the FDNY exam(too old now) Im reading the comments on here about the test and beleive me you will second guess yourself forever. Whats done is done, wait for the score. As far as the Psych part, NJ has been using this style of test for years for their PD tests. I whole heartedly agree that it is crap. Not sure how many questions FDNY had, but NJDOP puts close to 150 of them on the tests, as well as the math, maps, reading comprehension etc. They tell you to answer honestly, yet for some reason you still come out with an 80 or so. You are being graded by something/somone that has no info about you. The only thing I learned is that as long as you are on the right side of the fence with the answer its just a matter of getting 1 point or 2 points. With that said, Good luck to you all! And dont stress it

They also built the new Mass Decon Trucks assigned to the SOC I beleive

I have 5 apparatus in my dept. equipped with pumps (topmount, sidemount, rearmount) and they all have their pros/cons.

Topmount - You get superior scene observation and out of harms way of traffic, but it is a tripping hazard getting down off of the pump(usually preconnects in the way.

Sidemount - One-sided scene observation, cluttered with preconnects. Ummm, no pros for this

Rearmount - 2 sided observation, out of the way of the preconnects, but I just dont like to stand in the rear of a big red truck with flashy lights on a highway when the motoring a$$heads are driving past not paying attention.

I have seen a great idea to it, the topsidemount pump... It is the best of both worlds and I have only seen 2 made. The one I recall is made by Sutphen.

Just my $.02

WOW, my brain hurts now!!!!!

Whats with the clam??? Sorry but Im from Jersey..............

So basically what I'm seeing is:

A. Dont hold your breath for something good

B. Look for other options

I know the Keiras Joel rig is a larger ESU. Im actually lookng to get my hands on one of the smallers REPs.

The reason for asking is because we have a trailer that is half utilized and we are looking for ideas on the other half... Any other info on the steamer? Does it carry any water? If not how does it get its water supply?

Browsing through the posts I seen that someone asked about getting used ESU trucks. My Dept. was actually looking into the idea. Anyone have info on how to get/who to call? Does NYPD donate to other organizations or are they done through an auction. I was told by a vollie FD that has one that NYPD doanted it to them... Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!!!!!!!

I searched through this section and found some details but Im looking for more info. Id like to know what equipment they carry on the rig and any photos of the inside

Thanks!

-LED138

One of my family members is the borough mechanic for Maywood and its currently sitting in his shop. Ill try to snap some pics while its there and after it gets lettered.. If I dont get beaten to the punch. And E290L103 is correct. They have a dying glider kit based from thier old Howe pumper. They will be using it as a 1st out Engine(they run Engine/Rescue). They are also in the process of spec'ing a new rig. When that goes into service they will try and keep the Mack as a borough spare.

In my Dept. the driver stays with the rig. Unless we are working a scene out of town and the manpower is needed.