Comments on: Four New Fire Trucks Delivered For Molino, Ensley And Two Other Escambia County Fire Stations

By: Former firefighter

Former firefighter — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:10:12 +0000

The fire engine pumps 1,500 gallons per minute. The engine only holds 750 of water to keep the pump primed, and for use on small fires and clean up from auto accidents. The tanker trucks look like fire engines, they typically hold 2,500 gallons of water or more. At a large fire, a fold up drop tank that holds 500 gallons of water can be set in place to supply the fire engine while the tanker continuously feeds water. Another tanker truck will take its place once the first tanker has been depleted, and the empty tanker will refill at the nearest hydrant and so on. Like a large scale bucket brigade in support of the fire engine to keep it flowing non stop.

By: Good call

Good call — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:41:01 +0000

Tax dollars at work…. Everyone benefits from this… Better use of revenue than handing it over to ECAT.

By: Gary

Gary — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 20:18:36 +0000

The LOST money is for capital projects and equipment such as fire engines, ambulance and sheriffs cruisers. The money we pay for fire tax pays salary’s. I support ECFR.

By: ERIC S MCCOWAN

ERIC S MCCOWAN — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 20:12:41 +0000

Never thought much about a fire department until 3 weeks ago when my shed/man cave caught fire (lost everything). The fire department was on scene within minutes and put it out before it caught everything else on fire.

Those men were professional and rushed to the fire, despite my warnings that there were propane tanks and gas cans there. They didn’t even flinch when explosions went off. I can only assume that certain portions of their anatomy were made of steel.

Point is, give them whatever they need to get the job done!

By: Charlotte Rebecca Bates

Charlotte Rebecca Bates — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 14:54:01 +0000

This is awesome. So happy for all the stations receiving these trucks. They were there for me, the Cantonment station, within minutes, when my house was on fire. Sadly, it burned to the ground, but they did what they could. At least they saved my motor home, and I was able to live in that until I could rebuild.

By: David

David — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 14:28:07 +0000

If some people didnt have something to whine and complain about…they would not be happy
Great job on the trucks as they are badly needed for fires and safety.
Support your responders stop your whining

By: Moe de Lone

Moe de Lone — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 14:06:59 +0000

Mighty fine equipment. Not as “purty” as the old Macks from the ’40’s and ’50’s, but assuredly more efficient. Glad to have them in the neighborhood.

What is the significance of the “4131, RBJ, and 01-24-10″ on the Ensley trucks’ decal?

Thanks for all you do thru-out the county and be safe.

By: Anne

Anne — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 13:42:30 +0000

Truly feel Good when seeing one of the Huge Red Firetrucks and on the window is recognition of the Purchased with Local Option Sales Tax – LOST.
EVERYONE has a hand in buying these Wonderful pieces of Life and Property Saving Equipment…not only those paying homestead/business taxes but Everyone who spends their money in Escambia County, FL.
We should indeed be Proud and Thankful for our Firefighters, EMTs and First Responders.
You needed and surely Deserve these new safe rigs.
God Bless and Keep you ALL.

By: Well

Well — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 13:39:46 +0000

Sweet trucks…..

Hopefully the warranties will never be needed and the fire tax can pay back LOST.

By: phillip

phillip — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 12:56:27 +0000

This is a good example of local option sales taxes put to good use. I wish Santa Rosa would could understand this. The only thing they can get together on is railing against masks.

Now that new truck are coming hopefully those constantly complaining about equipment will take a break.