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Sept 24, 2008
Ladder Truck 7 is out of service for replacement of the
transmission. Length of downtime could be long.
The new ladder truck from Ferrara should be delivered in
November. It will be almost identical to Truck 1.
The Academy Class startup has been postponed, perhaps
until after the first of the year.
Station 22 is completed, Engine 22 ready, but has not yet
opened because of a personnel shortage.
The new SFD Shop is well on the way to a late November or
December opening.
Rescue 1 had a new rear bumper/step installed because of
damage a couple years ago. New safety stripes have been applied to the
rear.
SWEPCO is building a new power plant surrounding Station 1 on
2 sides. SWEPCO has promised to build a boat ramp behind the station. The
plant begins operation in 2010.
Harvey
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May 1, 2008
SFD Apparatus Update and Other News
A new ladder truck is on order from Ferrara to replace the
last 1989 Aerial Truck that was stationed at #20. A failure in the main
ladder lift assembly put the rig permanently out of service. The new truck
is identical to Truck 1, except the top of the ladder while lying in its
brackets will be 6 inches higher. Expect delivery in November.
The Shreveport Regional Airport has taken delivery of a new
state of the art Oshkosh Crash Truck. There are now 5 Charley trucks, but
only 3 will be manned. Engine 8 is now back in service after extensive
repair at Ferrara for the past 8 months. The rig was sent to the factory
after being involved in a wreck in Queensborough last summer.
Engine 22 is being readied for service at its new station on
Southern Loop when it opens. It is a 2007 Ferrara Custom "Inferno'"
New Station 22 is nearing completion - ribbon cutting
probably middle to late June.
Work should begin shortly on the new SFD Shop on Mansfield
Road. City has approved the bid and a preconstruction conference is being
scheduled. Construction time is around 6 months.
Region 5 Fire Buff Meet
22 out of town fire buffs from 4 states gathered at the
Holiday Inn Express off Fern Avenue for the regional meet April 18, 19, 20.
Signal "51" Group hosts this meet every 4 years. Other cities participating
in Region 5 (mid south) are Dallas, Houston, and Tyler. The hotel
hospitality room was loaded with food and drinks, with continuous videos of
fires, rigs, etc and plenty of reports from other cities.
Friday night tours of Central Fire Station and the 9-1-1
center were given - all were impressed with the facilities. Saturday
morning Sandy Davis and Kathy Rushworth gave interesting talks at 9-1-1.
Followed was a luncheon (44 present) at a local restaurant. At 3:30 the
S.F.D. gave a demonstration at the Stoner Avenue and Fant Parkway, starring
new Truck 1, Engines 5 and 9 under the direction of 1st District Chief.
Engine 22 and Rescue 9 were on display at the location. A delicious gumbo
supper was served to everyone at Central Station at 6 PM. Followed were
station visits and ride outs for 9 lucky attendees who qualified. Signal
"51" thanks all SFD personnel who made this meet one of out best.
Harvey
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January 24, 2008
New Ladder 1 went
into service January 18th at Central Fire Station. It is a Ferrara with a Smeal
main ladder . Previous Ladder 1 will become Ladder 16 and Ladder 16 (the last
piece of white first line rigs) will be come Ladder 20.
New Rescue 9 went
into service about the same time. It is similar to Rescue 1 (Ferrara), but is 2
feet wider. Drivers report it is very fast on the road with a fast pickup.
New District Chief
6's Dodge is here and is currently being outfitted and needs the shell placed
over the cargo area.
The new Medic Unit
is here and is now being prepared for service. It will probably be Medic 15, at
least, that is the number it has on it.
New Engine 22 is
currently serving as Engine 8 until 8's rig is completed at Ferrara.
New Station 22 is
slowly making progress. Roof is completed and plumbing work is going full
blast. Completion date probably around 3 months away.
More funds for the
new SFD Shop have been approved by the city and re-bids will go out.
Construction is estimated at 4 to 6 months. Completion should be this summer.
Harvey
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December 5, 2007
Station 22 is making good progress with the outside walls finished and part of
the roof.
click for
pic Ribbon cutting hopefully by late March.
Next
week (2nd week of December) a new ambulance (Medic 13) will arrive along with a new
remount. Also a new Dodge Pickup for District Chief is due in shortly.
New
Rescue 9 is almost finished at Ferrara and will arrive the last week of
December.
New
Ladder 1's main ladder has been mounted and now the body and cabinet work will
begin. Delivery date is late January.
Downtown Engine 1's pump went out several weeks ago - the ordered parts have
arrived and it should be back in service in the next couple of weeks.
Engine
8 has been at Ferrara the past 6 months following a major wreck. It now has a
new cab and other parts, and should be finished in a month or two.
A
reserve (1989 Quality Monarch) pumper was involved in an accident about 4 months ago and sent to
Ferrara for repair. About 3 months later it was returned to service, and
serving as Engine 2 when it was involved in a fatal collision on North Market.
It is to be sent to Ferrara again for repair to the right side.
Medic
13 starts service January 1st.
Harvey
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September 21, 2007
New Ladder (truck) 1 continues
under construction at Ferrara. The aerial ladder is to be manufactured by
Smeal. Delivery expected by year's end.
New Rescue 9 continues under
construction at Ferrara. Delivery expected by year's end. A reserve engine
(1989 Quality Spartan) is there for repairs following a wreck.
Engine 8 has been at Ferrara
for the past 2 months following a wreck. The cab sustained massive damage
and probably will be replaced. Completion date unknown.
The new Academy Class of 20 has
been in progress about a month. One member has dropped out.
New Medic 13 planned for
October might be a few weeks late.
A fence is being built around
the Wray Ford SFD Shops site to help cut down on the vandalism. All bids
were rejected because they came in $386,000 over budget. Another $100,000
has been trimmed off the plans, but $286,000 needed to start construction is
not presently available.
SWEPCO is
planning to enlarge their plant and occupy the green space across the street
from New Central Station, plus the space west of the station. They will
erect fences, but the large generators will have a very high noise level.
SWEPCO plans to build a boat ramp back of the station.
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August 15, 2007
Engine 8 was
involved in an accident at Fredrick and Missouri Avenue in late July. No fire
fighters were hurt, but the woman driving the auto was hospitalized. She ran a
red light. The bumper, bell, grill and front cab were hit. It is now at
Ferrara for repair and might have to have a new cab. Repair time 2 or 3 months.
Ground breaking for
Station 22 was held August 7th with 55 persons attending. 15 people on the
shovels. Short talks were by Chief Cochran, SFD Chaplain, Mayor Glover, and a
couple of others. M&M construction is the builder. Completion is scheduled for
March. New Engine 22 is here.
Bids on the new SFD
Maintenance Shop came in $380,000 over budget - everyone was surprised.
Apparently everything that could be cut was cut. Options, among others, are to
bid in 2 phases with the first phase being started this year and the 2nd phase
at a later time when money is available. Another is to cut more. Stay tuned.
New Ladder 1 and
Rescue 9 are being built at Ferrara with delivery expected in December.
Medic 13 still on
schedule for October.
SFD down to 4
reserve pumpers. One involved in wreck was sent to Ferrara for repair.
Harvey
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