Fire engines join city fleet with standardized design
Engine trucks in the department's fleet carry a 600000 per engine price tag. Abrahamson, with the department 24 years, says the process is lengthy and demanding but rewarding. Engines operate from Stations 2 and 5, with the last new units entering service in 2010. The purchase cycle starts six months before council approval, including trips to Wisconsin for mid construction checks. After test runs and pump trials, engines go to Pierce's dealer, South Coast Fire Equipment, for handover. Uniformity is emphasized to ensure efficiency on calls. Feedback is positive. crews are pleased with fleet progress.
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Garden Grove redesigns fire engine pumps for safety
The Garden Grove Fire Department moves pump controls from the side to a middle position below a step. This layout lets the engineer stand between the cab and tail end, facing both directions and staying clear of traffic during calls. It aims to reduce danger during highway and street firefighting while preserving visibility.
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Color debate ends as Garden Grove sticks to red engines
In Garden Grove the fire department split on color since the 1970s, with a former chief citing a study favoring yellow at night. A 2008 committee push for red regained momentum, arguing red is more recognizable under streetlights and emergency lights. Now only two stations still run yellow engines.
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