Port Chester Engine 58 Due For Replacement

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

Engine specs are now in the works for a new rig for engine 58 the 1988 grumman that has served well is very tried. it has had minor rebuilds over the years but its time has come as a front line piece.

[CHIEFPHIL 90]

Any pre-lim info on rig capabilites ?

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Since this apparatus is operated by one firefighter (please correct me if I'm wrong, and I know PCFD members work with it when on scene) will it be designed to work around only having one firefighter on the engine?

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

IT will be somewhat like the present rig, very user friendly. class a pumper set up to handle just about anything it faces from a garbage can to a 737 at the airport.

[IzzyEng4 427]

There is only one FF on E-58?

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

There is only one FF on E-58?

SOMEBODY GOTS TO DRIVE THE RIG!!

[IzzyEng4 427]

SOMEBODY GOTS TO DRIVE THE RIG!!

SORRY I though there was 2 FF's on it!

[Guest]

What's the use of having an engine showing up on scene with just one person on it?

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

What's the use of having an engine showing up on scene with just one person on it?

THATS A WHOLE OTHER ISSUE. TWO MEN ON ENGINE 58 AND ONE ONLY ON ENGINE 59. WITH TIME OFF ON BOTH RIGS DURING THE YEAR ENGINE 58 RUNS ABOUT 80 % OF THE TIME WITH ONE FIREFIGHTER ON BOARD. THIS IS ABOUT THE RIG NOT THE MANPOWER OR LACK OF IT SO LETS STAY WITH THE TOPIC, THANK YOU

[Jared1979 19]

I agree any bids yet

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

I agree any bids yet

Just starting out with looking at what is out there. 1ooo gal tank 1500gpm rescue style body, full foam cap. short wheelbase 6 or 8 man cab with less seats and more storage space for small tools.

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Just starting out with looking at what is out there. 1ooo gal tank 1500gpm rescue style body, full foam cap. short wheelbase 6 or 8 man cab with less seats and more storage space for small tools.

With all the hydrants around here I am just curious as to why you are putting a 1000 gal tank on the thing. Or is the the full capacity of the tank with water and foam included?

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

Engine 58 or Engine 59 as a rule doen't make a water source on arival. the next due vol engine gives a line to engine 58. Engine 58 is a attack engine and hits the fire with its tank water until a supply line is set up A bigger tank will give us a little more time.

[Remember585 815]

Not to mention it will come in handy on I287 and I95 where you guys run.

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Bids for "triple combination pumper" for Port chester now being accepted, as per Journal News. Bids will be due by 12/31/07.

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Bids for "triple combination pumper" for Port chester now being accepted, as per Journal News. Bids will be due by 12/31/07.

I think that might be for the re-bid for engine62.

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

That is a rebid for eng 62, third time or your out. hope they get right this time! replacement for the 1981 CF mack. eng 58 will come around in june 08.