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If you could build a custom command vehicle for your department what would it be? What cool stuff would you put in it? Would you want a poly coated rear cabinet or fiberglass? etc. The sky is the limit, let me hear your ideas.
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A jacuuzzi.Career Firefighter
Volunteer Captain
-Professional in Either Role-
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Decent heat and air conditioning, a computer or two, plenty of scene lighting (including a light tower), video camera and a thermal camera on extendable masts with a good quality screen to view them on, a computerized accountability system, hydraulic generator, dry-erase board, proper radio equipment with a REALLY good antenna(s), refridgerator, microwave, bathroom, an on-board SCBA compressor system, sattelite phone system.... and a jacuzzi.TruckCommittee.comComment
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One that was stationary and could not be removed from the Administrative offices so all the Admin Chiefs could not show up and try to put the fires out with all the books they carry.Originally posted by ainman View PostRK
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Management is making sure things are done right. Leadership is doing the right thing. The fire service needs alot more leaders and a lot less managers.
"Everyone goes home" is the mantra for the pussification of the modern, American fire service.
Comments made are my own. They do not represent the official position or opinion of the Fire Department or the City for which I am employed. In fact, they are normally exactly the opposite.Comment
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Here is a very nice one EVI built. Check it out:
Last edited by lrpott; 12-03-2010, 08:20 PM.Comment
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Don't forget the hardware to padlock the door from the outside.Originally posted by MemphisE34a View PostComment
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One with all the small equipment that stays loaded, it sucks loading all the electronics. Tracvision satellite dish and an internet connection either satellite or aircard. Fridge, mircrowave, coffee pot, and a jacuzzi!Comment
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How in the hell did fires ever go out before command vehicles? If you have this kind of cheese to spend, hire some guys or buy some actual firefighting apparatus.FTM-PTBComment
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Keep in mind, these vehicles are not just used at fires. Tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, public events... there is definitely a need for these types of trucks.Originally posted by MontvilleFire39 View PostTruckCommittee.comComment
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Yes a place to keep staff officers dry, warm and out of the way.Originally posted by Tim1118 View Post
Plus the police got one so we need one.
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Agree 100% with Tim1118. We use ours alot at multi alarm fires and hazmat incidents. As well, in tornado alley, we use it as needed. For the public events, such as the College World series, it is a useful tool as a command structure.Originally posted by Tim1118
FM1I'm the one Fire and Rescue calls, when they need to be Rescued.
Originally posted by EastKyFFComment
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Lots of good thoughts. I can't add too much, except a communications bridge such as an ACU, and a crapper.
Yep - an often overlooked item. A pooper. The electric ones require very little maintenance over a system with a holding tank.
I think much better after a good poop.
That said, how many people have a plan for multiple poopers at a major incident that may last days?
No, really - I am serious.Last edited by LVFD301; 12-09-2010, 02:02 PM.Comment
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Nobody mentioned the stripper pole?Opinions expressed are mine alone, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Philadelphia Fire Department and/or IAFF Local 22.Comment
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A new chief, because one that gets his rocks off on a fancy command vehicle is probably not a very good fireground officer.Comment
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