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Reedy Creek (FL) Fire Department Responding in SUVs Due to Broken Apparatus
The Reedy Creek Fire Department is responding to medical emergencies in SUVs due to trucks and rescue units that are breaking down.

Didn't the governor pull their tax exempt status? If so where will the funding come from? And I have seen large cities dispatch their Rescue companies for a medical call. I agree with you 100%.While I certainly agree they need more apparatus in service and the state of repairs of their present apparatuses deplorable I don't see anything wrong with responding to medical emergencies in an SUV instead of an engine company or truck company! I see absently no need to respond with a huge engine or truck company to a medical emergency! You do not need a $500,000+ piece of apparatus to respond to a medical emergency. The wear and tear on the large apparatus is totally unnecessary!
My understanding of the article is that their ambulances are out of service and have been replaced by SUVs running first responder. Which certainly is an issue.While I certainly agree they need more apparatus in service and the state of repairs of their present apparatuses deplorable I don't see anything wrong with responding to medical emergencies in an SUV instead of an engine company or truck company! I see absently no need to respond with a huge engine or truck company to a medical emergency! You do not need a $500,000+ piece of apparatus to respond to a medical emergency. The wear and tear on the large apparatus is totally unnecessary!
I agree with you for the most part. Here in Cincinnati an engine or ladder company responds to every medical emergency and I find it especially wasteful when they leave the engine running while they're treating a patient thus burning fuel. The downside to having other vehicles like SUV's respond is first off, that's an additional vehicle that the department has to purchase and maintain, and second, if it's the same crew that staffs the engine or ladder truck, then if they're leaving the scene of a medical emergency and a call comes in for a fire, they must first return to the station to pick up the larger truck then go to the fire which could cost them precious time.While I certainly agree they need more apparatus in service and the state of repairs of their present apparatuses deplorable I don't see anything wrong with responding to medical emergencies in an SUV instead of an engine company or truck company! I see absently no need to respond with a huge engine or truck company to a medical emergency! You do not need a $500,000+ piece of apparatus to respond to a medical emergency. The wear and tear on the large apparatus is totally unnecessary!
I saw an article awhile back that stated they sent two of their medics out for remount right at the beginning of Covid and still hadn’t gotten them back due to supply chain issues. This was as of a couple of months ago I believe.My understanding of the article is that their ambulances are out of service and have been replaced by SUVs running first responder. Which certainly is an issue.
Whenever I've seen a department dispatch SUVs(or pickups) on medical calls the unit leaves one or two men at the station to respond with the main piece of apparatus and the crew with the SUV responses it to the scene. Yes it costs more than not having the SUV but it saves much wear and tear on the large apparatus that the cost of this motor vehicle is more than offset.I agree with you for the most part. Here in Cincinnati an engine or ladder company responds to every medical emergency and I find it especially wasteful when they leave the engine running while they're treating a patient thus burning fuel. The downside to having other vehicles like SUV's respond is first off, that's an additional vehicle that the department has to purchase and maintain, and second, if it's the same crew that staffs the engine or ladder truck, then if they're leaving the scene of a medical emergency and a call comes in for a fire, they must first return to the station to pick up the larger truck then go to the fire which could cost them precious time.
I believe you are Correct, 'Grump'. I think De Santis Pulled Funding in his on-going Dispute w/ Disney.Didn't the governor pull their tax exempt status? If so where will the funding come from? And I have seen large cities dispatch their Rescue companies for a medical call. I agree with you 100%.
Actually if it doesn't up happening it won't be until June 2023. I just looked it up and here's an article about it: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alison...strophic-for-local-taxpayers/?sh=7a8c00ec1b1a actually, the proposed changes are going to affect the taxpayers more than it will Disney.I believe you are Correct, 'Grump'. I think De Santis Pulled Funding in his on-going Dispute w/ Disney.
Completely Absurd.