Reserve apparatus

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MICK

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Hi friends,

I'm in NYC at this time.

I saw a few FDNY vehicles and each time they were reserves apparatus (E10, E54, L21, L161).

It's a streak of bad luck 😁
 
soda-acid said:
A lot of departments call them reserves instead of spares.
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In the FDNY they are different things. Reserves (500’s for Engines, 600 for the Tower Ladder, 700’s for Ladders, and 800 for the Squad) are equipped and basically ready to go into service if needed in moments.

Spares are completely empty and when a company needs to move to a spare they must transfer all equipment from their regular unit.

Reserves are typically used for extra staffing during special events or sometimes storms I think. Spares are for when a company regular unit is going to the shops or is unavailable for a period of time.
 
lfdlt31 said:
In the FDNY they are different things. Reserves (500’s for Engines, 600 for the Tower Ladder, 700’s for Ladders, and 800 for the Squad) are equipped and basically ready to go into service if needed in moments.

Spares are completely empty and when a company needs to move to a spare they must transfer all equipment from their regular unit.

Reserves are typically used for extra staffing during special events or sometimes storms I think. Spares are for when a company regular unit is going to the shops or is unavailable for a period of time.
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If a company's regular apparatus is going to be down for a couple of hours would it be possible for them to use a reserve rig, especially if it is stored at their firehouse?
 
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