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Station 33

On December 10, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. the VRFA began operations from the newly constructed Fire Station 33. This “state of the art” facility, located at 500 182nd Ave. E. in Auburn, is the fifth fire station operated by the VRFA. Although it will take several months to refine the operational aspects of the building, the critical work is completed. We expect to announce public meeting room use procedures, blood pressure check schedules and other public uses of the building and grounds over the next few months.

Station 32

The Station 32 remodel project is well underway. The building, located at 1951 R St. SE in Auburn, is surrounded by security fencing during the demolition phase. The interior and exterior skin of the building will be removed and structural repairs will be made to enhance the lifespan of the building. A floor plan redesign will be incorporated to make more efficient use of the space. The building will be reinforced to new seismic standards and storm water quality systems will be added to ensure the building is compliant with all the standards. This project is expected to be completed in late summer of 2010.

Station 34

The VRFA Board of Governance has approved the construction of a new fire station on Lea Hill to replace the aging facility located on the corner of 124th Ave. SE and SE 312th Street. The original plan for station 34 included an extensive remodel of the existing building. Due to construction complications presented by the very small site and the proximity to a busy intersection, the design team looked at other options. The decision to build a new station was made possible by the cost savings realized in Fire Station 33 and Fire Station 32 projects. The new Fire Station 34 will be located on the NE corner of 124th Ave. SE and SE 314th St. where adequate public and staff parking can be incorporated and access to major routes of travel are easily achieved. The 11,000 plus square-foot building is currently in the permitting process and construction is expected to begin in mid-summer. Public input will be required in procuring the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from Auburn for construction of the facility. The architect has incorporated many of the effective design elements from Station 33 with a splash of flavor from the Lea Hill area and the Green River College campus. A pedestrian friendly plaza entry facing 124th Avenue SE will invite our community to stop by and take a break on the built-in benches and covered rest area when out for an evening walk or commuting to school from the many residential areas around the facility. A small wetlands behind the facility will be enhanced to provide a place for neighbors and others to enjoy the “green” space. A ground breaking ceremony is expected to be held in the late spring.

Ladder Truck

The ladder truck is expected to arrive in the first few months of 2010 when it will undergo acceptance testing and be outfitted it with tools and equipment. Then specially trained firefighters will spend several weeks learning how to most effectively and safely drive and deploy the vehicle with it’s unique equipment and capabilities. At such time as Ladder 31 is placed in service, it will be introduced to the community at many public events.

Is it true that the ladder truck is being partially built in Europe? I heard that it was purchased from a company in Spokane but it is being assembled by Rosenbauer.

VRFA Ladder Truck Arrives in Germany May 4, 2009
The HME chassis, which serves as the backbone of the Rosenbauer/Metz 105’ aerial, is at the Metz factory in Germany for the installation of the aerial ladder and related systems. This phase of the apparatus construction is expected to be completed in August. The ladder component will be installed, function tested and shipped back to the USA for final outfitting. We expect delivery to the VRFA later this year. Click on the link to see more regarding the capabilities of the Rosenbauer/Metz aerial apparatus. http://www.rosenbaueramerica.com/appara ... ls/raptor/

This is the most updated photo. I still think this is a very ugly ladder truck. Not what I am used to seeing in a ladder truck.

Nick

I'm not fond of HME cabs compared to Pierce and Spartan. The ladder is least to be desired as it doesn't look beefy like Pierce and LTI ladders. I wonder why they did not stick with a Pierce Quantum cab like the rest of their apparatus. Kent's Ladder 74 looks nice compared to VFRA Ladder 31. I guess everyone has there own opinion or taste.

The last Rosenbauer truck we got came from General Fire in Spokane and was manufactured in South Dakota. The antennas were held on by pocket change that was being used as washers. I also agree, I'm not much for HME cabs. Lower Valley Dist. 5 has been getting a lot of trucks out of General Fire. Another apparatus dealer who actually sells E-One here in town is Cadcade Fire (http://www.cfireinc.com), We've got a brush truck on order from them to match the one we got from them last year or the year before, I can't remember. East Valley Fire (District 4) also has a new tender on order from them. Mark Merritt the owner is a good guy, very good to work with and very personable.

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E-One is also a great unit. The Port of Seattle just received a new E-One Quest pumper and it looks pretty sharp. All of the units in SeaTac are Pierce Quantums. I just think those brands (Pierce, Spartan, E-One) are better looking than the HME's.

I heard that the reason they went with the model they did was a weight issue. They wanted something that wasn't too heavy for the roads.

Nick

haha that made me LOL

didnt that just happen around here? I remember seeing that on news.

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It was in California:

L.A. fire truck gets stuck in sinkhole, crew escapes after engine’s cab plunges into hole when water line bursts

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32733629/

So - that's the completed truck? Or, is there more storage space that has yet to be added?

Brad.

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This is the drawing of what it is supposed to look like

ok that didn't work. Here is the link. http://www.generalfire.com/Trucks/New%2 ... 502-03.pdf

Here is a picture of Bainbridge Island's Ladder 21 which is the same style that VFRA's ladder 31 will look like when it is completed