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[Grim_Wizard]

Mike do you have any pictures of animal control, I want to release a sub mod for rabid dog callouts.

[Xplorer4x4]

^nice idea, I was thinking the same thing as it seems a bit off to send SWAT out for such a call. Not to mention the dog shouldnt be able to take 3 or 4 shots from a hand gun before falling over.

Found this:
http://www.code2high...hawthornepd.htm
Not sure how similar the actual LA vehicles are.

[Ami89E1234]

just make a Humane Society truck. they deal with that kind of crap

[Xplorer4x4]

just make a Humane Society truck. they deal with that kind of crap

Animal Control and Humane Society arent the same thing. Plus theres many different models of Animal Controls trucks out there. I tried to find an AC truck from Evansville on google and had no such luck. There were similar ones, but none with the exact same body.

[MikesPhotos]

Mike do you have any pictures of animal control, I want to release a sub mod for rabid dog callouts.

I do indeed. LA City Dept of Animal Regulation can be found here for now.

Mind you, in the city of Los Angeles, proper procedure for animal attack in progress is to respond the closest available PD unit, a full EMS response (Nearest BLS and ALS resource), and notify Animal Regulations. If the animal is attacking when the officers get there, they'll put it down immediately like you see in the game. If the animal is under control or locked up by owner, a report will be taken and the animal will be taken into custody by Dept of Animal Regulations. Remember, they don't have red lights and sirens so Animal Regs usually has a pretty long ETA to any incident, that's why PD responds to all attacks in progress and handles it as you would in the game. Animal regs would just be the one to scoop up the pup afterwards.

just make a Humane Society truck. they deal with that kind of crap

Sometimes I really have to wonder if you post everywhere just to pad your count. The Humane Society deals with adoptions and animal rescue shelters. They are a completely separate group that has no connection or relevance to the Dept of Animal Regulations or handling an attack in progress. They're the ones to call if you'd like a new puppy though. Just to give you the benefit of the doubt, maybe you meant the SPCA? While they do have Law Enforcement powers, they are only an investigatory body into animal abuse and cruelty, once again, not vicious animal attacks like that found in the game.

[Grim_Wizard]

Thanks so much Mike *Hugs*
Sorry... lolz

[Xplorer4x4]

Is there any particular reason that the LAFD Ambulances are referred to as Rescue Ambulances?

[MikesPhotos]

Is there any particular reason that the LAFD Ambulances are referred to as Rescue Ambulances?

It is a throwback term that harkins back to the early days of "Rescue Companies" in the LAFD that eventually became the rescue ambulances of today. it also has a modern purpose to distinguish Rescue Ambulances, which carry firefighters with full turnouts, SCBA's and personal tools such as axes, from Private ambulances which are staffed with members with no Firefighting safety gear or training.

[Xplorer4x4]

Thanks as usual mike. How long does it take to train to be a ff, and how does that break down as far as class room time and time spent in a training facility running practice missions?

[MikesPhotos]

Thanks as usual mike. How long does it take to train to be a ff, and how does that break down as far as class room time and time spent in a training facility running practice missions?

Every department and state is different, I can only comment on the ones I'm familiar with.

Must pass background check, entry test (math, reading, basic educational test), CPAT test, then get accepted to the acad:
LACoFD Tower
21 weeks, 55hrs a week (for the non EMT weeks) -
10 weeks: "Combat Training" - your basic skills such as knot tying, wearing the SCBA, lots of weight lifting running and hours in the class room. There really is no way to break it down since each skill requires a different amount of book work vs practical.
6 weeks: Advanced training - More into drilling on actual firefighter tactics such as extrication, tool use, search and rescue, ventilation and rapelling
5 Weeks: EMT class, everyone must pass.
Probation at 2 stations, usually 1 truck 1 engine for a year.

CDF: (has changed a bit recently so I had to look this one up)
▪▪ Firefighter I Basic (67 hours) Training (seasonal firefighter)
▪▪ Firefighter I Advanced (100 hour) Training

Firefighter II (entry level)
All Firefighter I Requirements and:
▪▪ Basic Fire Control – Firefighter Academy
--610 hrs Training

CDF is more geared towards On the Job Training, they give you the basics in the academy, but because the state is so large and so diverse, they leave it up to the individual administrative units to offer job enhancement and further training.

In addition to all of that, many of us will go through Medic School, take numerous ICS classes, and will get their 2 or 4 yea Fire Science degree from an accredited college like UCLA.

[EM4life]

quick question, Hoppah are you going to include the "light equipment vehicle" like in 1.8 for 1.9?
because LA City doesn't use those, LA County does and they're staffed with paramedics only...
^mike, am I right?^

[em4fun]

Hmmm I might change the cabin in that case. Thanks for the info
That's a Whelen Edge lightbar right?

Hi hoppah and mikesphotos

if you change the cab you can use my model if you want, ( i can send you it in .z3d)

I can also make a submod of it when you released v1.9

oftopic: what station are you stationed mike?

[Grim_Wizard]

Oh yeah on Animial Regs, Are the officers regular LAPD unies or are they completly different?

[Xplorer4x4]

quick question, Hoppah are you going to include the "light equipment vehicle" like in 1.8 for 1.9?
because LA City doesn't use those, LA County does and they're staffed with paramedics only...
^mike, am I right?^

I would doubt it. It will still be available as a sub mod I am guessing.

Oh yeah on Animial Regs, Are the officers regular LAPD unies or are they completly different?

I highly doubt there LAPD uniformed officers. They are a branch of LEOs but with limited power I believe.

[C.F.D]

Hey Mike, i just saw a video of a LAPD Slicktop and Marked Unit using Hide-A-Way Lights in their headlights...looks pretty sweet!, So thats why i updated my LAPD unit, comparing to real life units now. If you wana see it, i'll be glad to give it to you.

[MikesPhotos]

quick question, Hoppah are you going to include the "light equipment vehicle" like in 1.8 for 1.9?
because LA City doesn't use those, LA County does and they're staffed with paramedics only...
^mike, am I right?^

I've seen no reference that Hoppah is planning on removing the LACoFD Paramedic Squad that has been in the game since I joined this board. They provide a critical ALS and Rescue component to areas of the board that are difficult to reach by the stations.

oftopic: what station are you stationed mike?

In case you haven't noticed, this board is filled with lots of little children with emotional and attitude problems. The last thing I want is one of them to get on his little huffy bike and bug me at work

Oh yeah on Animial Regs, Are the officers regular LAPD unies or are they completly different?

Completely different. They are part of the Los Angeles Animal Services Animal Control officers. I believe they are special officers, much like the the Bureau of Street Services Illegal Dumping members. They have special powers to cite and investigate, but work with LAPD for other needs.

You can read about a real life occurrence that mimics the call in the game here.

Hey Mike, i just saw a video of a LAPD Slicktop and Marked Unit using Hide-A-Way Lights in their headlights...looks pretty sweet!, So thats why i updated my LAPD unit, comparing to real life units now. If you wana see it, i'll be glad to give it to you.

The new lights have been documented on this board and a full walkaround was on my site since at least July and October 2008th. In the year since the first units got them, a handful more hybrids, both unmarked and marked have gotten them, and they're hoping for full changeover by 2012. Right now i'd say it's about 10% - 15% of the cars have the new light setup.

[Xplorer4x4]

I've seen no reference that Hoppah is planning on removing the LACoFD Paramedic Squad that has been in the game since I joined this board. They provide a critical ALS and Rescue component to areas of the board that are difficult to reach by the stations.

FYI, Mike, the LES has been removed(officially) from the game for over a year I believe, which i what he asked about. The HES is still in the game.

[MikesPhotos]

FYI, Mike, the LES has been removed(officially) from the game for over a year I believe, which i what he asked about. The HES is still in the game.

His post is a real exercise in reading comprehension to put it lightly. He asked:

"Hoppah are you going to include the "light equipment vehicle" like in 1.8 for 1.9?"

The key words being the vehicle like in 1.8.

As you pointed out, the LEV was a fantasy creation of Hoppahs to fulfill a specific need that became the LACoFD squad a while ago. He mentioned it was in 1.8, so one can only deduce he was referring to the current squad in the game which will not be removed in the upcoming versions.

[jab16]

So are officers working in LASD air rescue 5 higher ranking officers like detectives with special traning or can you transfer to it right out of traning?