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Well I could be wrong, but I know for a fact that a brand new Pierce engine got delivered a month or so ago, and it was marked Engine 6. I can't imagine them buying a rig from KME and a rig from Pierce at the same time. It wouldn't make any sense. Traditionally, Engine 7 gets hand-me-down engines du...

Actually the "new" engine 7 is old Engine 6. Engine 6 got a brand new Pierce engine.

I believe at the time I heard that statement the RCS was in the process of figuring out who needed new radios to comply with the digital requirement. I am not saying this is a "for sure" thing, but I know I heard him say it. I have to assume there is some degree of validity to it. Who know...

I would expect to see some Port District talkgroups popping up soon. Possibly programming radios and such. I know that some RCS agencies are reviewing and changing fleetmaps right now. We could see some additions/subtractions/realignments in the next several months. I personally heard a high ranking...

So they are paid up until next month?

Depends on which repeater they are attempting to access. There is no "everyday" tone. It all depends on location and frequency.

Oceanside PD has 2 on order.

One functions primarily as a truck (T-14), the other functions primarily as an engine (QT-46). At least that is the way it seems to me.

Where they are now I do not know. What I do know is that the RCS Board had to contract with a collection agency to get $2000.00 that Americare owes them. I guess if you dont pay the bill, the RCS shuts off service.

Hey Mike....what Chula Vista Station do you work at as a firefighter?
I have a friend named Mike who works for CVFD as a Battalion Chief. I will make sure to ask about you!