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T16Martin
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Post subject: Who's got a straight truck?  Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:23 pm |
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Who out there has a straight ladder truck (non-tiller) with no pump that they are particularly proud of? We're getting ready to spec a new truck and are looking for some ideas on what other folks are doing. I'm interested in compartment set up, tool and ladder configuration, etc.
If you've got a setup that you feel works well, I'd be interested in stopping by to take a look if I may.
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Post subject: Re: Who's got a straight truck? Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:09 pm |
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Lacey rocks the straight bodied 105' Pierce truck. I'm proud as hell of it and our folks put a bunch of time into setting it up. I also built quite a bit of bracketry to hold various tools and hydraulic rams. You're more than welcome to come check'er out.
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Post subject: Re: Who's got a straight truck? Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:12 pm |
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Sweet, what station is that? Do you have a contact?
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Post subject: Re: Who's got a straight truck? Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:38 pm |
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St. 31
1231 Franz St. SE Lacey WA 98513
Give me a shout, I live 10 minutes away if I'm off shift. 360-870-2088
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Post subject: Re: Who's got a straight truck? Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:25 am |
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Quint hater!!!
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Post subject: Re: Who's got a straight truck? Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 3:55 pm |
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"Quint hater!!!"
and proud of it.
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Post subject: Re: Who's got a straight truck? Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:32 pm |
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Ouch!!!
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Post subject: Re: Who's got a straight truck? Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:30 pm |
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Hey now, it's only a quint if you actually use the pump. The current 16 Truck has a pump... I think. I believe I've walked past something resembling a pump on my way to the tool compartment.
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Post subject: Re: Who's got a straight truck? Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:35 pm |
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So if you guys don't want us to call them quints, how does "engine with a long ladder" sound?
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Post subject: Re: Who's got a straight truck? Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:45 pm |
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Hey now, there's enough clicks within the fire service without creating a quint vs. truck battle. The fight's out there man!
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Post subject: Re: Who's got a straight truck? Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:20 pm |
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How about " Aerial with a pump " ? 
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Post subject: Re: Who's got a straight truck? Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:10 am |
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Post subject: Re: Who's got a straight truck? Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:35 pm |
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Bryan,
Tacoma Fire has a new straight stick going in service sometime this month. Contact Ladder 2 Captain (and PS FOOL) Todd Magliocca at 253-591-5708.
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Post subject: Re: Who's got a straight truck? Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 4:04 pm |
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Our reserve ladder is a straight truck. 1996 HME/Smeal. It's a little older, but in great shape for a reserve. There are a couple things about this truck that I like better than our current one. The aerial tip has a lot less crap near it. This makes it a lot easier to position close to buildings. It's controls are also easier to finely adjust/work. Other than that Seattle and Tacoma are the only other places I can think of. Lakewood has a rear mount truck and I don't believe it has a pump, but don't know for sure. I know that Renton and I believe Lynnwoods don't have a pump, but they do have the buckets. Here's our reserve:  A little better view of the front/tip: 
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Post subject: Re: Who's got a straight truck? Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:44 pm |
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Cool, thanks guys. The 16 Truck has a bucket too, and so will the next one. I really want to get a feel for compartment set up on some of these rigs. Y'all may see my smiling face swingin by for a visit.
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