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From what I have read, not sure if it's true, rearmounts cost much less to purchase.
77 is a good choice, 21 is good and 22 is questionable.Sl getting a 2nd.
They certainly have advantages, if they made a TDA Tower $$$, it would certainly make things interesting for FDNY. I believe LA city has all tillers. I'm sure a tiller costs a good bit more than a rear mount however.Many cities are seeing that TDAs are worth the extra bucks, and in recent years nationwide there has been a renaissance.
I believe you are correct. Price progression goes from Rear mount to Tiller to Tower. From articles I've read many cities are finding that replacing a Rear mount, which today is a bit bigger then rigs 15 to 20 years ago, with a Tiller Increases getting around and also greatly increases storage space. There are some cities in CA, for example, that are using these rigs as support rigs and not needing extra trucks for some equipment. Meaning, for example, a Haz Mat Engine company has an extra rig that one member would bring. These rigs might be able to carry some of this equipment and not need to bring the extra rig each time.They certainly have advantages, if they made a TDA Tower $$$, it would certainly make things interesting for FDNY. I believe LA city has all tillers. I'm sure a tiller costs a good bit more than a rear mount however.
Sutphen did make a TDA tower it was a flopThey certainly have advantages, if they made a TDA Tower $$$, it would certainly make things interesting for FDNY. I believe LA city has all tillers. I'm sure a tiller costs a good bit more than a rear mount however.
Makes you wonder could the FDNY cut down on those SOC second pieces (SSLs) with truck companies? Would think the cost of the TDA if it could take over for two pieces makes it a cheaper option in the end...I believe you are correct. Price progression goes from Rear mount to Tiller to Tower. From articles I've read many cities are finding that replacing a Rear mount, which today is a bit bigger then rigs 15 to 20 years ago, with a Tiller Increases getting around and also greatly increases storage space. There are some cities in CA, for example, that are using these rigs as support rigs and not needing extra trucks for some equipment. Meaning, for example, a Haz Mat Engine company has an extra rig that one member would bring. These rigs might be able to carry some of this equipment and not need to bring the extra rig each time.
I don't know about eliminating second pieces but it might or it could mean a smaller lighter second piece or lessen the amount of times the second piece has to roll. Reading those articles does make you think and say it does give other options that may work.Makes you wonder could the FDNY cut down on those SOC second pieces (SSLs) with truck companies? Would think the cost of the TDA if it could take over for two pieces makes it a cheaper option in the end...
When did they change that? It used to be the budget year it was purchased out of.Goes by the year it was manufactured not delivered
If you know the new COD or COO, maybe you could resubmit the suggestion.I had made the suggestion when i was still OTJ to assign all SOC Support Ladders a Tiller Rig since not only could they carry more equipment at all times eliminating the Second Piece (& also the need at some times to return to Qtrs to pick up the Second Piece & be delayed to the Alarm location ) ......another benefit would be that the Tiller Rig could negotiate any street in NYC much easier than a RM or TL.....also a Tiller Rig provides an extra seat on board over a RM or TL ..... my suggestion was never picked up on....( maybe someday ? )
Most of them won’t fit a tiller inside the housesIf you know the new COD or COO, maybe you could resubmit the suggestion.
ALL FDNY Firehouses were built to fit a Tiller Rig.....there just might have to be some renovations to add on structures on the rear of some apparatus floor's.Most of them won’t fit a tiller inside the houses
With all the Bathrooms they added prob notALL FDNY Firehouses were built to fit a Tiller Rig.....there just might have to be some renovations to add on structures on the rear of some apparatus floor's.
ALL FDNY Firehouses were built to fit a Tiller Rig.....there just might have to be some renovations to add on structures on the rear of some apparatus floor's.
With so many houses being in the 75 - 100 year old range, how does the length of a 1930's or 40's tiller compare to today's tillers?ALL FDNY Firehouses were built to fit a Tiller Rig.....there just might have to be some renovations to add on structures on the rear of some apparatus floor's.
Incorrect, I’ve heard dispatch tell relocating tillers to park outside because there truck won’t fit in quarters.With so many houses being in the 75 - 100 year old range, how does the length of a 1930's or 40's tiller compare to today's tillers?