Hybrid0920 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 Here is a thread just for the Hamilton area EMS/Police/Fire service. You can report new vehicles, retirements, or odd sightings here. First of all, the only ambulances with the new Chassis is #216 and 232. But.. there are 3 ambulances sitting at the maintance bays on Bay Street with all the Hamilton EMS livery removed. Are there any new ambulances delivered?
cooker Posted November 20, 2008 Report Posted November 20, 2008 Here is a thread just for the Hamilton area EMS/Police/Fire service. You can report new vehicles, retirements, or odd sightings here.First of all, the only ambulances with the new Chassis is #216 and 232. But.. there are 3 ambulances sitting at the maintance bays on Bay Street with all the Hamilton EMS livery removed. Are there any new ambulances delivered? There are 4 vehicles that were replaced 2216,2218,2232 ans 2233. The 3 stripped vehicles are most likely the ones that were replaced by the 2008's. I believe that I read that more new ambulances would be in by the end of the year.
cooker Posted November 24, 2008 Report Posted November 24, 2008 Hamilton EMS has replaced ALS Supervisor 2374 which was a Chevy Tahoe . I saw it at work on Friday parked outside Mcmaster Emergency, it is now a 2008 Ford Expedition
Hamilton Posted December 3, 2008 Report Posted December 3, 2008 New Ladder 20 is on the road from the factory and should be in Hamilton by Friday.
Hybrid0920 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Posted December 30, 2008 There was a ladder truck, it looked pretty much the same as L1 and L9. But the only thing is it was fully unmarked and was travelling west down Cannon street, passing James St. North. It was dark so I couldn't get a good look at it.
Hamilton Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 New KME Ladder (L20) for new Station 20 in Ancaster.
Hybrid0920 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Posted December 30, 2008 New KME Ladder (L20) for new Station 20 in Ancaster. Ohh, okay. I wasn't assuming that because on Dec 3, 2008 you posted that the new ladder 20 will be there that Friday, so Im just guessing that it's just late.
Hamilton Posted December 31, 2008 Report Posted December 31, 2008 Ohh, okay. I wasn't assuming that because on Dec 3, 2008 you posted that the new ladder 20 will be there that Friday, so Im just guessing that it's just late. Delivered on time! There is a lot of work that go into putting a new piece in-service. It is not like getting a car at the dealer. They test it and go over it to make sure everything that was ordered with it is there and working to spec. The high tech engines and transmissions they have need to be trained. Some item need to be changed to Canadian standards. There is driver training. Operations training. Equipment peculiar to Hamilton has to be installed i.e. radios, breathing equipment etc. It can take up to 3 months or more to put it in service. Plus they have 5 new Engines to put in service and 3 Pumper Tankers coming in early in January.
Hybrid0920 Posted January 1, 2009 Author Report Posted January 1, 2009 I saw a ORNGE ambulance rushing by my work yesterday with sirens and lights full out. There are 4 vehicles that were replaced 2216,2218,2232 ans 2233. The 3 stripped vehicles are most likely the ones that were replaced by the 2008's. I believe that I read that more new ambulances would be in by the end of the year. I saw 2244 today as the 2008 Ford Demers ambulance.
cooker Posted January 1, 2009 Report Posted January 1, 2009 I saw a ORNGE ambulance rushing by my work yesterday with sirens and lights full out.I saw 2244 today as the 2008 Ford Demers ambulance. The Orange ambulance is you saw was most likely from Toronto. It belongs to the Ornge corporation which has the air ambulance contract for all of Ontario. They have recently branched out to do inter hospital critical care ground transfers in areas such as Ottawa, Toronto, London Windsor and possibly soon in Hamilton http://www.ornge.ca/land.html
Hybrid0920 Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Posted January 12, 2009 How many Ford Expeditions are there? I saw 2381 a while ago, and I just saw 2355 today on my way to school. And above, reports 2374 (Chevy Tahoe) was replaced with an expedition. Still holdin' the 2374 name?
Promagstyle Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 Here is a picture from January 10th, 2009.
Hybrid0920 Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Posted January 28, 2009 Here is a picture from January 10th, 2009. Nice photo! I also saw a Norfolk version of that. It was apparently a 2009 according to thefleet number. Same Demers body, with the new Ford Grille.
Hybrid0920 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Posted February 2, 2009 From the building fire today at Mohawk and Up. Wellington. 2008 Ford Expedition #381 - L4 - Demers #232 - The dual Ford Expeditions # 381 and 355 together - Crown Victoria #301 - Enjoy all! (Comment)
Kenster102.5 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 From the building fire today at Mohawk and Up. Wellington.2008 Ford Expedition #381 - That is a nice Ford Expedition Special Service Package, nice bumper bar.
Hamilton Posted February 18, 2009 Report Posted February 18, 2009 New Ladder 20 for new Station 20 opening sometime in March.
cooker Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 With the new pumper resscues going in to stations 6,7,11,21 and 24. Has anyone heared where replaced pumpers in these stations will be moved to. I have heared that there will be a lot of moving around of apparatus but havent heard what's going where. The only one I know about is pumper 24 which will stay in station 24 and be used by the volunteers. The 3 new pumper tankers have arrived as well. they are apparently for stations 14, 24 and 25
Hamilton Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 Present Tanker 14 is most likely going to Station 26. Subject to change! P6 is going to P9. (99% sure) P11 is going to P5. (99% sure) P21, P7, P5 & P9 are going to spare and will be number (new) P40, P41, P42 & P43. Every week P24 changes from staying at 24 or becoming a spare. Spare P60, P61, P62, P63, P69 & TK24 will be leaving the fleet and are up for sale. That is why P24 keeps coming up as a spare. They are getting rid of 5 and need 5 to replace them. All open jump seats will be gone. TW67 is at the shop for sale. P66 is out being repainted Red. P1, P2 and L4 are expected to be repainted Red this year. That will leave P118 and L70 yellow. Replacement specs and being drawn up for DC1, DC2, DC3, Car 9, Car 10, FS4 (most likely 6 Suburbans) R4, R6, Hazmat 4, SQ1, Car 73 (Safety Officer), L10 (L10 to L16, L16 to be sold) SQ 1 will become a bigger vehicle with dual lighting towers and lots of SCBA cylinders. Mostly be built on a KME chassis. SQ 1 to become SQ27. Work may start late this year on new Station 31 in Waterdown. All part-timers. Money is there in the capital budget for the station, Pumper Tanker (TK31) & Support Unit (S31). I will post more as I find out.
cooker Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 Present Tanker 14 is most likely going to Station 26. Subject to change!P6 is going to P9. (99% sure) P11 is going to P5. (99% sure) P21, P7, P5 & P9 are going to spare and will be number (new) P40, P41, P42 & P43. Every week P24 changes from staying at 24 or becoming a spare. Spare P60, P61, P62, P63, P69 & TK24 will be leaving the fleet and are up for sale. That is why P24 keeps coming up as a spare. They are getting rid of 5 and need 5 to replace them. All open jump seats will be gone. TW67 is at the shop for sale. P66 is out being repainted Red. P1, P2 and L4 are expected to be repainted Red this year. That will leave P118 and L70 yellow. Replacement specs and being drawn up for DC1, DC2, DC3, Car 9, Car 10, FS4 (most likely 6 Suburbans) R4, R6, Hazmat 4, SQ1, Car 73 (Safety Officer), L10 (L10 to L16, L16 to be sold) SQ 1 will become a bigger vehicle with dual lighting towers and lots of SCBA cylinders. Mostly be built on a KME chassis. SQ 1 to become SQ27. Work may start late this year on new Station 31 in Waterdown. All part-timers. Money is there in the capital budget for the station, Pumper Tanker (TK31) & Support Unit (S31). I will post more as I find out. Thanks for the information.
Wonka Posted March 16, 2009 Report Posted March 16, 2009 Please excuse me for my possibly noob reply but P9 swapped places with E8 for a bit this week, I was rather surprised to see it. Not sure if the swapping of vehicles is a rare occurence or not, I just know that I've only seen E8 at this station (8 on Melvin) in the past couple of years. One of the DC's (can't recall which) has also been at the station a lot more than in the past few years. For a long time it seemed to be just E8 there. Anyway once again apologies for any incorrect info here, I honestly don't know how the Fire/EMS stuff works, I just take note of what I see.
Hybrid0920 Posted March 18, 2009 Author Report Posted March 18, 2009 Please excuse me for my possibly noob reply but P9 swapped places with E8 for a bit this week, I was rather surprised to see it. Not sure if the swapping of vehicles is a rare occurence or not, I just know that I've only seen E8 at this station (8 on Melvin) in the past couple of years. One of the DC's (can't recall which) has also been at the station a lot more than in the past few years. For a long time it seemed to be just E8 there. Anyway once again apologies for any incorrect info here, I honestly don't know how the Fire/EMS stuff works, I just take note of what I see. If they go for a maintanance check up or repair they are sent another vehicle to replace it. I noticed Hamilton Police Service has new 2009 Ford Crown Vics. The one I saw had the number of "711". Normally the fleet numbers start with either 1-2- or 3 because of the stations. But, why "7" for these ones? Yes I know it was brand new because it had the new "Flex Fuel" logo on the back and was shiny and had a brand new siren. Chris
Hybrid0920 Posted April 4, 2009 Author Report Posted April 4, 2009 Hamilton Police Service has a new "Summons Server" car replacing the older Ford Taurus. Guess what it is? A silvery gray 2009 Toyota Camry HYBRID and it has all the Hamilton Police Service Decals on it, it think the number is 190? SEXY... Police Cruiser 724 recently entered service, I wonder how many more are being replaced?
Hamilton Posted April 4, 2009 Report Posted April 4, 2009 New spare pumps P40 (ex P66) & P43 (ex P9) Also in this picture is ex P6 to become P9 this week and two of the new pumper tankers TK24 & TK25 Back of new TK14 (with L21). That is hundreds of reflective dots! This is the only way they can do it on checker plate. New spare pump P45 (ex P7) They have ordered 4 Ford Excursion's for DC1, DC2, DC3 & FS4. They look like this.
Hybrid0920 Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Posted April 10, 2009 Visit to the mechanical devision last night, have lots of pictures but cant put them on my computer because I cant find the adaptor! Anyways.. There were three tankers there, TK 14 and the two new ones. There was also the old yellow Freightliner pumper, (P60?) sitting in the corner. One question, when going to take the pictures can I go on their property? When I took mine I went into Central Park, and took them. And Hamilton, do you work there? Chris There are 4 vehicles that were replaced 2216,2218,2232 ans 2233. The 3 stripped vehicles are most likely the ones that were replaced by the 2008's. I believe that I read that more new ambulances would be in by the end of the year. So now there are more of the Demers, heres an updated list: 2216, 2218, 2222, 2232, 2233, 2244, are there anymore I dont know about?
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