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[MikesPhotos]

To Hoppah and other modelers interested,

On CBS2 News website, they have a good aerial top view of LAPD's bomb squad command vehicle that is modeled as the LAPD SWAT command vehicle. You can see it here

[zootoo63]

hi hoppah. i downloaded la mod for emergency 4 which i got off of atari but i try to play the game and the map loads in freestyle game but i cant do anything other than sound the alarm at he f.s. i can click the trucks but i cant do anything with them!. plz help me.

thnx

Hi,

Thanks for offering your assistance. It may sound stupid, but I'm actually looking for photo's from fire trucks taken from above. To make my vehicles even more realistic I need to know how the top looks like, so I can know where to place engine numbers or something.

You've found some misinformation regarding my mod? Maybe you can help with my mistakes. I am trying to keep my mod as realistic as possible, but can be very difficult sometimes as I'm not involved in emergency services. In fact, I don't even live in the US. So if you've found any mistake just post the right information if you want to.

btw If you're interested in 911 First Responders (= English/US Emergency 4) you might want to take look at this website:
http://www.atari.com...t_responders/pc

And again, thanks for your offer. If I need any help or tips I will contact you.

Hoppah

[Hoppah]

Thanks for the picture Mike!

@ zootoo63:
Have you installed a patch?
Don't install any patch on 911: First Responders or Emergency 4 Deluxe/Gold. They are already patched.
What are your computer specs?

[Newfoundking]

Hey, I had this problem before. All you have to do to fix it is close the game, start back up load LA mod and then go back and everything should work. I did it before and That is how I fixed it, My computer, is a P4 1.2 Ghz, and top of the line everything else. I think about 4 GB of Ram

[MCERT1]

Mike,
I know your very knowledgeable, given your background, on a lot of the forestry service units. So, I have to ask how does the Fire Cobra work, is it an observation helicopter or is it used for suppression? And if it's used for suppression does it use a bambi bucket or a belly tank?

[MikesPhotos]

Mike,
I know your very knowledgeable, given your background, on a lot of the forestry service units. So, I have to ask how does the Fire Cobra work, is it an observation helicopter or is it used for suppression? And if it's used for suppression does it use a bambi bucket or a belly tank?

The FireCobra that is in service with the USFS in California and Florida is not used for fire suppression, but instead for IR mapping, Command and Control, and as HELCO (helicopter co-ordinator) on a fire. I know some Depts of Natural Resources also fly them, like in Washington State, and they're used the same way. While meant to be sleek, fast, and agile, attack helicopters were never meant to haul a lot of weight and cargo which is why you still see the venerable Hueys, Sea Kings, and Skycranes doing most of the fire suppression work. Probably the smallest firefighting helicopter I've seen is the Jet ranger with a bambi bucket like Corona City flies. The KMAX 1200 has really won over a lot of converts as well due to its small size and heavy lifting capabilities.

Basically they are to helicopters what CDF Air Attack OV-10s and USFS Lead Planes/ATGS's are to air tankers.

Mike

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Quick amendment, I decided to give a call to a friend of mine who is with the Florida Dept of Forestry. While the USFS birds are not used for Fire Suppresion, he did say there are a few AH1-P FireSnakes with the DOF that carry a 320 gallon bucket or a special 350 gallon foam belly tank. Unfortunatly, with those small numbers, it's more like spitting at a freight train though. They did try a smaller 25 gallon foam tank that fired through the nose cannon area as well. In his words, the helicopter isn't much of a firefighter, but an excellent HELCO.

[MCERT1]

Thanks for the info Mike,
Since I'm on a customization binge for the L.A. mod I have to ask one more question. I know the Ohio Department of Forestry maintains some portable pumps. Does the USFS and CDF use portable pumps, and just curious does anyone out there still have Indian tanks (not that they'd be that much help outside of small grass fires)?

[MikesPhotos]

Thanks for the info Mike,
Since I'm on a customization binge for the L.A. mod I have to ask one more question. I know the Ohio Department of Forestry maintains some portable pumps. Does the USFS and CDF use portable pumps, and just curious does anyone out there still have Indian tanks (not that they'd be that much help outside of small grass fires)?

Both CDF and the USFS do use portable pumps and I know that in California at least, it is a requirement that Type III engines carry one that will pump at least 35GPM per an OES agreement. It's been a while, but if memory serves me right, CDF uses the Waterous Floto Pump and the Pacific Marine pump.

As far as Indian tanks, otherwise known as backpack pumps or bladder bags for those not familiar with the term, they are much more popular in other parts of the US then on the West Coast. CDF does equip their helitack crews with them due to the nature of their duties, and I beleive the USFS helitack and hand crews use them too. Like you said, they're more for small grass fires and not the fuel load we have out here. They do have their place though, like in Cold Trailing by Type II teams.

Mike

[MCERT1]

Once again thank you for the quick reply and excellent info.

[Mrtucker555]

i havent herd anyhting about the ERT mod since 2007 so i dont know whats up with it and you need operation flashpoint gold or delux edition to play the mod

[police189]

Nvm didnt read the post above.

[MikesPhotos]

Just a quick heads up, I've been very busy shooting pics the last week or so and here's a list of what to expect coming up:
Coming up that might be of use to the LA Mod and other mods.

2008 Expo Pics
-USFS ANF Engine 31
--walk around of the engine as well as the Patrol

-CHP
--close up of lightbar and new push bumper strobes. I've only seen these on units in the Santa Clarita valley so far and just in the last few weeks

-County animal control truck
--Someone mentioned Animal Control

-County EMS Mobile Field Hospital
--10 bed hospital with 2 bed operating room. This semi is used to respond in 48hrs to a cripled hospital and work in conjunction with a 100 bed tent system for a period of 6 months. Only kind in the US, NC has a similar one, but older style, not as capable
--Also pics of their EMS medical doctor response SUV. used to transport doctors around disaster areas

-LACoPD
--Hoppah mentioned he liked the pics of the SUV, so I tried to get some more for him, as well as pics of the officers uniform. They're very similar to the LA Co. Sheriff's and rumors are they'll soon be absorbed by them.

-LASD
--Interior of the Crown Vic, Walk around of Kawasaki motor unit showing shotgun, radar gun and other details, LASD patrol boat, recruitment PT Cruiser, and Ford Expidition tow SUV for the boat

-USCG
--Auxillary patrol boat

-LACoFD
--lots of pics, though not really anything that is game related. B6, North Ops, E124, S124, Q126, Hazmat76 and gear, USAR 130, Swift Water 130, and SAR K9

LAFD Pics
-couple of shots of LF88, LF102, RA102, and USAR 88, no roof yet though.

LACoFD 24hr shift @ 144's
-Pics from fire simulator training at Fire Station 89
-Pics of Paramedic Assesment Engine 144, Patrol 144, Water Tender 144, Repair 5, including detail shots, E65, S89, B5
-Couple of medical aids and traffic accidents, 1 snake call
-Pics of thousand oaks PD (ventura county SO), Ventura County S31 and Engine 31 and 33, LASD and officers, and AMR paramedic Ambulance for Ventura County


All told i've got over 1100 pics in my "to do" file. They're all tagged and renamed, but they still need to be edited since I shoot in RAW.

Mike

[C.F.D]

Do LAPD/LASD use Tazer/Taser

[MikeyPI]

In short, yes they use the Taser for certain suspects... Most of america law enforcement has started to attempt to purchase them for their "less than lethal" advertised result.

[james23222000]

Mike can I ask:

What is the difference between LAFD and LACoFD?
And, what is the difference in jobs for the LAPD and the LASD?

[MikesPhotos]

Do LAPD/LASD use Tazer/Taser

In short, yes they use the Taser for certain suspects... Most of america law enforcement has started to attempt to purchase them for their "less than lethal" advertised result.

As Mikey correctly stated, both LAPD and LASD have purchased and deploy TASERS along with other "Less-Lethal" tools. They both also have very strict guidelines and protocols for deploying them due to the obvious risks and dangers involved.

Mike can I ask:

What is the difference between LAFD and LACoFD?
And, what is the difference in jobs for the LAPD and the LASD?

The state of California, like many other states (but not all) in America, uses a system of counties, cities, and communities to partition local areas of government and control. Under the state, you have a large geographical area called a county which is usually run by a board of supervisors, and then inside of the county are municipal cities run by elected mayors.

The Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Fire Department is part of the City of Los Angeles which is inside of the County of Los Angeles . Los Angeles City is an incorporated city and provides their own Police, Fire, Water and Power, Trash and many other governmental functions within the cities borders.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department and Sheriffs department are county resources and provide fire and police protection to the unincorporated parts of the county as well as work on contract with various other cities who cannot afford to have their own police or fire department such as the city of Inglewood and Norwalk. The LASD is also in charge of the Jails and Custody facilities in the county. If you look at these two maps you can see how patchwork the jurisdictional boundaries can be and how vast the County is compared to the city:

LAFD Map
LACoFD Map

Also note how many of the County Fire stations reside along borders with the city, and in some cases, are isolated inside of City territory like Fire stations 75, 7, 8, and 110. This is why many responses in those areas get mutual aid resources from both city and county fire departments.

The City of Los Angeles also contracts with the county for various services as well such as Coroner and Health-HAZMAT which is charged with the long term mitigation and handling of all Hazardous Materials Incidents. LAFD HAZMAT will respond to stabilize an emergency situation, but after that, it is turned over to the county for cleanup and any additional needs.

The LACoFD also provides hand crews and air assets (helicopters, helitack, and super scoopers when contracted) to LA City and LA City responds at least 1 air asset to all County fires as well.

Mike

[C.F.D]

As Mikey correctly stated, both LAPD and LASD have purchased and deploy TASERS along with other "Less-Lethal" tools. They both also have very strict guidelines and protocols for deploying them due to the obvious risks and dangers involved.

How do they carry them? Do they add the Taser Holster on their Tool Belt?

[MikeyPI]

Yes, they typically have carrying holsters for the things.. If you look at a taser it has a design that is very similar to a pistol, this was done on purpose so that it would be easy for law enforcement to pick up and use effectively.... So it makes sense they'd also make a carrying holster for it that is easilly handled and acessed so that the thing can be used when it must be. After all, what good is a tool if you cannot get to it when you need it?

[MikesPhotos]

How do they carry them? Do they add the Taser Holster on their Tool Belt?

Not sure about LAPD, but LASD officers that carry a TASER do so with a leg/thigh holster and LA County Police carry a holster on their tool belt. Not every officer carries one though. During a normal shift only so many get specialty equipment such as
bean bag shot guns, tasers, and AR-15s.

Mike