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Post by engine2 on Jan 10, 2008 15:18:13 GMT -5
West Sayville's Engine Co. 2 has a brand new Ferrara Engine in Production. It will replace the current Engine 8
Pictures are viewable on the Ferrarafire.com website
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Post by lad9205 on Jan 10, 2008 20:45:07 GMT -5
Engine2 why aren't you using pierce or american lafrance
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Post by runnindaline on Jan 10, 2008 21:36:57 GMT -5
cause they dont want to...
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Post by engine2 on Jan 11, 2008 7:12:11 GMT -5
lad9205 - We basically decided to go with Ferrara because they had designed alot of things we wanted already. With some of the other vendors, they offered us limited options compared to Ferrara in the areas we felt were important (Ex: Low Hosebed/Rig Length). What it boiled down to was that Ferrara won the bid and could build us the most operational rig in our opinion.
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Post by runnindaline on Jan 11, 2008 12:12:15 GMT -5
right, cause thats what you wanted, not ALF or pierce...
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Post by engine2 on Jan 11, 2008 16:07:09 GMT -5
I believe Lad9205 was looking for detailed reasons for why we choose Ferrara not wise remarks.
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Post by runnindaline on Jan 11, 2008 16:46:01 GMT -5
it all boils down to the fact that you are getting an engine that you want and that will work for your company/department and the others could not build. a better question may have been 'what type of features are you getting on this engine that made it an attractive option for you?'
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Post by lad9205 on Jan 11, 2008 20:39:17 GMT -5
I was just curious because you just got the alf and the new pierce. I know that the cab of engine 1 is very tight . Are you replacing engine 8?
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Post by chunkylover53 on Jan 11, 2008 22:24:42 GMT -5
I believe Lad9205 was looking for detailed reasons for why we choose Ferrara not wise remarks. I kinda like the wise cracking remarks from the noob. Keep it up fella... |
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Post by engine2 on Jan 14, 2008 9:10:31 GMT -5
Yes we will be replacing Engine 8 - We will all be sad to see it go. Engine 8's replacement will have more room in the cab than the current Engine 1 (the new pierce out of HQ).
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Post by chunkylover53 on Jan 14, 2008 9:36:04 GMT -5
Yes we will be replacing Engine 8 - We will all be sad to see it go. Engine 8's replacement will have more room in the cab than the current Engine 1 (the new pierce out of HQ). I know I'll miss the constant water and airpressure leaks  |
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Post by engine2 on Jan 14, 2008 10:40:40 GMT -5
Damnit Chunky you will one day be old and leak as well. Haha
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Post by chemical on Jan 14, 2008 19:43:08 GMT -5
right, cause thats what you wanted, not ALF or pierce... Although still new, and we put Ferrara through two rounds of bids. They never said no, or changed the spec., worked at the factory with the committee and designed it again in front of them, delivered when promised. A few hiccups for a startup up here, nothing serious. I was impressed, if it's as tough as advertised and lasts, just may be the next Mack for the fireservice. And I wasn't totally on board with them in the beginning, just suggested they look at it. They lowered the hosebed with a custom tank and got it as short as they could after the committee and the Board went back and forth. I think you will be happy with it. |
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Post by Ex-Capt371 on Jan 20, 2008 3:23:37 GMT -5
I still think that Pierce is the way to go, the unfortunate part is the service on the island sucks. Our department is in the process of spec-ing out 4 new engines to promote standardization. For once, they are seriously considering other manufacturers. My only wish is that they make the right decision based on performance, accomodation of tools and accomodation of members. I like the low hose bed idea, engine2. Let me know how that works out.
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Post by wqce207a on May 4, 2008 21:07:03 GMT -5
very nice engine. A bit too long for my taste but I love the low hose bed. Was alot of compartment space compromised for the 750 tank?
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Post by engine2 on May 5, 2008 9:22:43 GMT -5
No actually we have an abundance of compartment space. Also with the new tool boards on the market, its amazing how many tools you can setup in one compartment and not have any clutter. The low hose bed is definitely one of the best features on the rig and was a primary focus of the committee.
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Post by trk6eng2 on May 5, 2008 11:08:06 GMT -5
the one compartment on the drivers side has like 3 tool boards that fold on each other, nice feature.
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Post by engine2 on May 6, 2008 8:35:02 GMT -5
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Post by Ex-Capt371 on May 6, 2008 13:32:51 GMT -5
The big windows make it look like a tourist bus in the city. But all in all, looks dont matter to me. How does it operate? Drive?
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Post by wqce207a on May 6, 2008 17:08:19 GMT -5
how about a pic of the ass end?
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Post by Ex-Capt371 on May 6, 2008 21:04:29 GMT -5
What kind of cone times does it get? Over 3.10 i hope....(racing reference, just in case)
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Post by engine2 on May 7, 2008 6:13:13 GMT -5
I'll take a pic of the rear tonight
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Post by chunkylover53 on May 15, 2008 9:39:41 GMT -5
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Post by Ex-Capt371 on May 19, 2008 10:19:00 GMT -5
Alan wasnt driving, was he?
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