tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post96259826128362638..comments2024-02-25T15:50:47.028-08:00Comments on Report on Conditions: Somebody is Getting a New EngineCapt. Schmoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02394460305247627610noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post-62084828740267360182010-07-11T06:03:04.133-07:002010-07-11T06:03:04.133-07:00Vejan - I am unsure why our apparatus usually have...Vejan - I am unsure why our apparatus usually have pump panels mounted on the right side. I estimate 95% of the engines in the western U.S. have panels on the left side of the engine, 4% have top mounted pump panels less than 1% with rear or front mount panels. <br /><br />I have NEVER seen a pump panel on the right side of an engine in the US. <br /><br />Personally, as I work near some very busy highways, the rear mount panel for our structure engine might not work for us. I wouldn't want to be standing at the rear of the engine when some distracted driver ran into it. Top mounted panels are good for the highway.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting.Capt. Schmoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02394460305247627610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post-30709854279964628752010-07-11T01:37:13.609-07:002010-07-11T01:37:13.609-07:00I have always wondered as to why do you have side ...I have always wondered as to why do you have side mounted pumps in the states. Here in croatia they are all rear mounted, and all rigs have what You seem to like on the brush rig :)<br />However there is a different division of weichles (there are many types).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157471316955284939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post-7567615510453922452010-07-08T22:15:28.868-07:002010-07-08T22:15:28.868-07:00Brad - I like to take pictures, especially of airp...Brad - I like to take pictures, especially of airplanes, wiener dogs and firetrucks. I am glad you enjoy them.<br /><br />Nate Q - the varying fire problems throughout the country must present challenges to agencies like the Forest Service, BLM and NPS. They see it all. We use "dozers" out here for some things, both in direct and indirect mode. They don't always work too well up high in the timber though.<br /><br />Ann T. - I too like the color, I hope they stick with it. I think the Park Service uses white with brown trim, BLM uses lime green/yellow on their engines, but I thought I saw a white one last season.<br /><br />Rambling Chief - It's a beauty alright, well done. Thanks for the new numbering system info, I'm sure we'll all get used to it sooner or later. Where is it going to go? I can't find 318 assigned anywhere.<br /><br />Thanks for the comments everyone.Capt. Schmoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02394460305247627610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post-50848600467934150112010-07-08T21:54:32.920-07:002010-07-08T21:54:32.920-07:00Cool Unit!!
And your plane pics are up! ;) And I...Cool Unit!!<br /><br />And your plane pics are up! ;) And I found some of your brothers in Fort Worth.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07083141849691624128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post-49411644839196330762010-07-08T14:58:43.902-07:002010-07-08T14:58:43.902-07:00Nice write up on our new engine design. The new Fo...Nice write up on our new engine design. The new Forest Service numbering system added an additional number to our vehicles based upon the NWCG typing. Not sure if this is needed wit our already overloaded radio systems.<br /><br />So you'll start seeing engines such as E-333 (Mormon Rocks), E-337 (Etiwanda), and E-336 (Waterman). You'll also start seeing stupid things like PT-735 (Banning) and PT-636 (Waterman).<br /><br />For some reason, our agency wants to confuse everyone with the new numbering... go figure, the decision was made in D.C.<br /><br />Take care,RamblingChiefhttp://www.ramblingchief.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post-67006538387517450762010-07-08T14:35:49.784-07:002010-07-08T14:35:49.784-07:00Dear Captain Schmoe,
It IS a beauty. And it looks ...Dear Captain Schmoe,<br />It IS a beauty. And it looks like a lot of thoughtfulness in the design, too!<br /><br />Ah, I am left like a novice painter in critique: "I like the color." However, like that novice painter, I have learned something I can use next time.<br /><br />Thank you!<br />Ann T.Ann T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11128699035211561119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post-85456740668083380042010-07-08T14:35:41.335-07:002010-07-08T14:35:41.335-07:00Nice looking piece. Pretty different from what we...Nice looking piece. Pretty different from what we see here in FL, although with the terrain out West, I can see the need you have for it. I find it interesting to hear/see about the differences in wildland tactics/equipment and such (the whole tanker/tender naming was the latest craze here...makes sense to get all the terminology the same). On paper, we break our apparatus into "types", but for the most part we've got structural engines, and "brush trucks". Brush trucks run the gamut, and can be anything from a 1/2 ton pickup with a skid pump, to military surplus "Deuce-and-a-half" and "five ton" trucks. Being that Florida is what many would consider "flat", many of our fires are fairly slow moving, wind permitting (nothing like those Santa Ana's). We usually call out a Div. of Forestry tractor with our assignments, and they're good about quickly getting a line around it. The brush trucks then usually just wet down the outside of the line and keep any spotovers in check. On a side note, some good bets have been won when out of state help is sure that "those palmetto groves won't burn...they're green." Anyway, enough rambling, thanks for the post.Nate Q.http://www.iaff3499.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post-39499281056994251172010-07-08T09:52:31.520-07:002010-07-08T09:52:31.520-07:00Capt. Schmoe,
Thanks for your great pictures!
~B...Capt. Schmoe, <br />Thanks for your great pictures!<br /><br />~Brad<br />@EMTGooseBradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08041850474867626139noreply@blogger.com