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anesti said:I agree Mac with losing the 5th man,but I still thinking losing 20 plus companies would have had more jarring of a impact.
Given the choice.....close them.....I'd rather keep the 5th man. 4 Men will get a line in place faster than 3....we proved this already with Chief Dunn's study in the 80s. 2nd and 3d due engines can and will be delayed by traffic, BI, and other day to day tasks. The 5th man is an extreamly valuable item. Keep in mind.....with no 5th man....there is no "manpower" pool when a guy taps out....so...we not only loose the 5th man in the engine but the OV will go away on the trucks...because they will not hire anyone on MMOT after the tour starts. So..engine will have no Doorman...and a truck may have no OV...that's two guys down and will seriously effect our ability to operate safely and effectivly.