MoFire390

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    I must say it have quiet a few. First my grandfather Thomas "the rock" Conklin. Then my father Ex-chief Ken Gilleo. The first person who actually took me in and I have a pleasure of sittin with and talking to all the time Billy "Bull" Flynn. On the EMS side I have to say my cousin Pat Wisker (FFEMT150) for smacking me in the head and having me get my stuff together, TM for pushing me to learn more and increase my knowledge. And so many others that I'm having a hard time of coming up with the words to describe how they have helped me in so many ways.

    Stay safe all

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  7. Posted · Edited by MoFire390

    Date:9-18-2013

    Time:1015hrs

    Location:MAPLE AVE AND GALLOWAY LN CORTLANDT MANOR

    Units:MOHEGAN ENGINE 255, 252 L 35, BUCHANAN U-12, BAT 17, MONTROSE ENG 121, CROTON FAST E119, MVAC, C&O ZONE 4

    Description: MOHEGAN DISPATCHED ON A POSS. STRUCTURE FIRE IAO MAPLE AVE AND GALLOWAY LN. UNITS ARRIVING REQUESTED 10-75. PEEKSKILL FAST YORKTOWN AND BUCHANAN ALONG WITH BAT 17 DISPATCHED

    PEEKSKILL UNABLE TO FULFILL CROTON FD REQUESTED. MONTROSE ENGINE 121 REQUESTED TO THE SCENE AND GRAB A HYDRANT AND LAY IN TO THE SCENE.

    BAT 17 REQUESTING CONED FOR MOHEGAN COMMAND

    1404 ASSEMBELING WILL BE RESPONDING

    2273, 121, 119 ON SCENE

    https://maps.google.com/maps?q=maple+ave+and+galloway+ln+mohegan+ny&ie=UTF-8&ei=CsI5UqW1Bo7u8AS9kYDgAQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg

    BIRDES EYE VIEW OF THE AREA. NOT SURE WHAT HOUSE IT IS.

    TRYING TO UPDATE AS FAST AS I CAN...IF I MISSED ANYTHING PLEASE LET PM AND LET ME KNOW.

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    Interestingly, we had been buying F-350 4x4 ambulances until the last two. They were markedly cheaper then, the first one (2010-1 every 3 yrs or so) about half the bidders said they would no longer build the same box on the F350 due to how close it came to max weight for the chassis. The first F450 was more money, taller, required load/lift air ride system and some other items that really drove up the price on top of the chassis costs. This last bus not one bidder would build on an F350 citing the same things as the half were last time. I'm not sure how long ago you bought F350's but it may change or your boxes and equipment may be less weight enough not to crowd the margin. Apparently ours is too close or over. That being said, having just had our annual dirver recert course yesterday, the talk amongst the ambualance crews was that the F450 chassis's (2010,2012) seem to be more responsive, handle better, ride better, and turn much tighter than the single remaining F350 (2006). All three have identically sized boxes with very similar features all from AEV (not a recommendation of any sort by me!). Of course Ford has made some changes since 2006 I'm sure.

    The 2 new trucks that were purchased are full aluminum boxes. Tubular construction making it lighter. We did test a 450 and hated it. I, sure one of the members would be happy to show you if your ever down this way. Any more questions please feel free to pm me ill answer them the best that I can.

  25. Posted

    Tom Walters from northeastern is who sold Cortlandt vac and Peekskill their Demers ambulances. All 3 where demos and sold for around 145,000. All 3 are on F350 chassis and are 4x4. Pl will on,u waste your time and won't allow you to build on a smaller chassis. I know went though this with them. Vist the Demers website or northeastern's will help you out a bunch. And will even help you out with your pricing issue. Stay safe

    Ken