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Last time I spoke to someone in SFFD (2016) there were about 40 pumper trucks total for the entire city. Their biggest concern with earthquakes was fire. They p
by almost_usual 4y ago
Last time I spoke to someone in SFFD (2016) there were about 40 pumper trucks total for the entire city. Their biggest concern with earthquakes was fire. They pretty much said everyone is on their own after an earthquake to deal with fires because there are not enough resources to handle them all.
Now throw in EV batteries that could be ruptured, crushed, punctured, and burning uncontrollably that require special treatment to be extinguished.
Edit:
60 total engines listed here with 42 active https://sfbos.org/18-apparatus-and-vehicle-management https://sfbos.org/18-apparatus-and-vehicle-management