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[ScotiaFD]

Nice job so far man! i like that you're makin an awesome submod like this and i cant wait for the release! also making those rigs that work out of different stations than the one's you have on the map is a good idea because you could have them called in as mutual aid on large calls. one question though, way is engine 24 have the upper black cab? is it like that in LAcoFD, or just for Shit's and Giggles?

[Spaloo]

Black top LACoFD Engines have CAFS (compressed air foam system) installed. It's just cosmetic in the game. Don't get me started on it as far as real life...

[rickyrescue]

You're kidding me! AMR has definitely changed in the 10 years since I've been there. How does LA County Fire/EMS function on a regular basis? Does an ALS private ambulance get dispatched to every call? How do they decide if the patient needs an ALS private ambulance with a FD squad? Is it used purely if the FD squads in the area are all out of service or on calls? I remember even as an ALS rig back in '03-'04, if we ran with LA County FD, we had to function as a BLS rig because of billing purposes, unless the patient is about to die right then and there.

Yes it has changed, County fire paramedics on an engine, squad, EST, truck can leave if AMR can handle. This happens more in Santa Clarita more than any were else in LA County due to AMR quick response time where assessment/treatment has already started and/or almost finished also if their is enough paramedics on scene but this is rare and only happens if the CES team has nothing to do. right now AMR BLS units are used more for IFT'S than anything else. More ALS units are being put in the field for 911 calls these days because paramedics can due more than emt's if some thing goes south on the patient. For your next question its supply and demand if there are not enough squads to go around than AMR can call off-duty paramedics to come in and grab a rig and head out as an RA which in county ems' eyes can operate a squad and transport at the same time. But this does not happen a lot. Billing is different if an BLS rig has a BLS call than its billed as a BLS call and its an ALS rig on a ALS call than its billed as an ALS call, now if Its a ALS rig on a BLS call no matter if county fire is there or not its is billed as BLS call.
Hope this answers your questions.

Black top LACoFD Engines have CAFS (compressed air foam system) installed. It's just cosmetic in the game. Don't get me started on it as far as real life...

I think I can help you on this one. Most of the battalions have 1 CAFS pumper in it and the pumper that is chosen to have a CAFS put on it is because the buildings in its area. For example LACoFD station 126 has a CAFS pumper because its next to the Santa Clarita mall and who knows what a mall has that can burn. Also 126 is a mile away from a chlorine production plant and has it for that reason too. Thats also why station 73 has a foam tender there.

[Freakinmusket]

Yes it has changed, County fire paramedics on an engine, squad, EST, truck can leave if AMR can handle. This happens more in Santa Clarita more than any were else in LA County due to AMR quick response time where assessment/treatment has already started and/or almost finished also if their is enough paramedics on scene but this is rare and only happens if the CES team has nothing to do. right now AMR BLS units are used more for IFT'S than anything else. More ALS units are being put in the field for 911 calls these days because paramedics can due more than emt's if some thing goes south on the patient. For your next question its supply and demand if there are not enough squads to go around than AMR can call off-duty paramedics to come in and grab a rig and head out as an RA which in county ems' eyes can operate a squad and transport at the same time. But this does not happen a lot. Billing is different if an BLS rig has a BLS call than its billed as a BLS call and its an ALS rig on a ALS call than its billed as an ALS call, now if Its a ALS rig on a BLS call no matter if county fire is there or not its is billed as BLS call.
Hope this answers your questions.

I think I can help you on this one. Most of the battalions have 1 CAFS pumper in it and the pumper that is chosen to have a CAFS put on it is because the buildings in its area. For example LACoFD station 126 has a CAFS pumper because its next to the Santa Clarita mall and who knows what a mall has that can burn. Also 126 is a mile away from a chlorine production plant and has it for that reason too. Thats also why station 73 has a foam tender there.

126's has the CAFS rig because it is the Battalion HQ. All of the stations with CAFS rigs are BHQ's, like 24's, 118's, and so forth. 73's has the foam tender there because of the industrial regions it is located between, so not only is there the HASA Chlorine production plant, there is also the oil refineries up Sierra Highway near the 14.

Now for another update, I give you the 1990 KME Excel engine, original model by Helljumper51, who did an outstanding job! Here is the rig in service as E127 while their newer KME underwent its annual check up.

[aitor]

Looks good so far but the ambulances still have the original LAFD back doors.

[lacofd_FF51]

did anyone ever tell you that you always do BEAUTIFUL work? i think that you should hear that more often
also, will this have an installer?

[Freakinmusket]

Looks good so far but the ambulances still have the original LAFD back doors.

Yes I know I am working on that!

did anyone ever tell you that you always do BEAUTIFUL work? i think that you should hear that more often
also, will this have an installer?

Haha thanks man, and it will not, but, it will be simple drag and drop, I promise!

[ENG343INE]

hey is that 1990 KME Excel engine going to be a reserve engine, good work so far

[Freakinmusket]

Yea it is I am actually going to make new wheels for it when I get home from EMT tonight.

[lacofd_FF51]

so r u planning on having just 1 reserve truck behind each station or multiple?

[Freakinmusket]

Haven't decided yet, but in the meantime feast your eyes on these!



And yes BillyfromHill I know that 51s has an older Ford squad, this is just for the time being, and no 51's does not have a Dodge as seen in those pictures, they were promotional, that squad went to 164's in San Dimas.

[lacofd_FF51]

oh my god that squad is so sexy!!!! i cannot wait until the day this gets moved to released submods!

[Sawdbuster]

Will that Squad be another truck? Because I like your wheel edit for the other one,

[billyfromhill]

I'm pretty sure 51s has a newer 2-door Ford squad.

[lacofd_FF51]

I'm pretty sure 51s has a newer 2-door Ford squad.

station 51 isnt included in the mod so i dont see why it really matters what kind of squad they have. just as long as it saves lives right?

[Freakinmusket]

Billy I meant as in comparison to the 2008 F350, that is an 04 I think. Their engine, squad, and patrol run maybe 4 calls a month. That is jokingly of course and I know you'll bring up, the run stats from lacountyfire.com.

[rickyrescue]

126's has the CAFS rig because it is the Battalion HQ. All of the stations with CAFS rigs are BHQ's, like 24's, 118's, and so forth. 73's has the foam tender there because of the industrial regions it is located between, so not only is there the HASA Chlorine production plant, there is also the oil refineries up Sierra Highway near the 14.

Now for another update, I give you the 1990 KME Excel engine, original model by Helljumper51, who did an outstanding job! Here is the rig in service as E127 while their newer KME underwent its annual check up

True thank you for correcting me, but the oil pumping station is required by NFPA, LACoFD, and other laws, say that they have to have Oil Firefighting equipment on site in case anything goes wrong. Go watch
Modern Marvels-Oil Fire Fighting and Hellfighters (1968) they will explain more.

[sigmeister]

Wow love the squad and the convoy of police cars. Keep up the great work.

[ENG343INE]

where will the AMR or Mc Cormick ambulances be station on the map and the emts and medics with streachers should be in McCormick or AMR uniforms if they are on a AMR rig or A Mc Cormick rig, just a though.

[Freakinmusket]

Sorry for the long time in between updates guys, I have been busy with EMT, anyways, here is just some juicy shots of the stuff in action!

First we have LASD responding to suspect with a gun!

Next is Quint 116 and Engine 116 responding Code 3 to an electrical fire

2 severe burn patients being airlifted after the fire has been extinguished

And lastly, I have Q116 and E116 doing the "Surround and Drown" on the electrical fire at the hotel!


More new stuff soon guys, promise!