Ron...those new scotts are great. We had the chance to demo them about a two months ago and applied for them on the FEMA grants this year. Three of our area departments applied for them last year and received new packs, masks for each member with voice intercom, and cascade systems. So hopefully we will get them this year.
We applied and received a grant for a new tanker last year, 2004 Kenworth with a 3000 gallon poly tank, truck should arrive mid July. We are completely rural here and the only hydrant we have is next to the fire hall. Our pumper has a 1000 gallon tank and a 1250 gpm pump. We have an average response time of 6 minutes so the fires have a good jump on us when we get there and we need lots of water. Most of our fires are barns with hay lofts so it is not uncommon for us to use 10,000 gallons plus on a fire.
The class is coming along great. Have almost finished it. Could not have made it this far without your help. Thanks.
Be safe my friend.
Trav
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Godspeed and keep low!
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