Cost of the new FDNY Rescue 1

[CTJAKE]

Does anybody know what the FDNY paid for the new Rescue 1?

[PureAdrenalin]

too much, the current one is still going strong.

[NewJerseyFFII]

Does anybody know what the FDNY paid for the new Rescue 1?

I think the new RESCUE 1 costs $ 725,000 purchased from " GSA " Homeland Security contract with PIERCE !

[JohnVBFD]

too much, the current one is still going strong.

Still going strong? Your right. I am sure that the E-One and every vehicle every made by anyone, usually runs well in the shop. However some have a tendancy to fall apart as soon as the actual driver puts the gear in Drive.

[nyckftbl]

too much, the current one is still going strong.

I really hope that was meant to be sarcastic.

[JohnVBFD]

I really hope that was meant to be sarcastic.

Maybe he was refering to Ladder 62? They seem to be taking in a lot of jobs without problems or a breakdown.

[MattyJ]

The rumor is they cant have it yet, because the city still owes some money on it.

[dday05]

Either way they'll get their moneys worth out of it.

[JHR1985]

Either way they'll get their moneys worth out of it.

I dont mean to sound like a jerk.... but.... for the cost of most fire appartus and the way the cost is rising.... I dont think many departments get their money worth out of it.


Especially in Busy Urban departments where 1/2 the time the rig is in the shop and the replacement backup rig is right next to it.

The cost of new trucks and such is outragous and the quality of most is lacking to say

[Dickey]

Anyone got any pics of it?

[Jonathan Hall]

http://www.rescue1fdny.com/

[Dickey]

Perfect. Thanks.

Looks like another monster of a truck. I just can't imagine driving that beast in NY traffic.....takes a talent!!

[tfdping1018]

Oh Man!! I wish my department had the money to buy perty new rigs like that.

[FWDbuff]

too much, the current one is still going strong.

The man is right.... Still going strong.......With strong duct tape.....with strong bailing wire, with strong bubble gum.......with strong support from FDNY Shops........

[hwoods]

Looks Like Ours.............

We've just finished (I think we're finished, you know how Committees are ) designing a replacement for our 1992 Spartan/Marion Heavy Rescue. The FDNY Rig looks pretty close to what we have come up with, and yes, a Pierce. The old one is still going strong, but as some have said, with the help of our Shop. Old one is at www.gdvfd18.com but the new design isn't up yet. It will be Black over Chrome Yellow, same as our '05 Pierce Engine.